Child grooming and unwanted contact

Socialising online can be a great way for children to build friendships, but it can also put them at risk.

Unwanted contact is any type of online communication that your child finds unpleasant or upsetting, or that leads them into a situation where they may be unsafe. This can happen even if they initially welcomed the contact. It can come from strangers, online ‘friends’ your child has not met face-to-face, or from someone they actually know. 

Parents and carers can find information about:

• What is grooming?
• How to deal with unwanted contact
• How does online grooming happen?
• How can I protect my child?
• What to do if something goes wrong, including how to report it 

Please visit the e-Safety Commissioner webpage for reliable and up to date information.