eSafety parents
Support children online this National Child Protection Week
National Child Protection Week is happening across Australia from Sunday 3 to Saturday 9 September 2023. It’s an opportunity to recognise and promote the safety and wellbeing of Australian children with the message that ‘Every child, in every community, needs a fair go’.
To support National Child Protection Week, we have resources tailored for parents and carers to help your child feel safe, supported, and connected online.
Protecting teens from rising sexual extortion scams
eSafety is seeing an increase in reports of sexual extortion, particularly for boys aged 15-17. Sexual extortion or 'sextortion' is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of you unless you give in to their demands.
As parents and carers, open conversations can help prevent sexual extortion and help your child recover if it happens to them. Talk to your teens to help equip them with knowledge, let them know they aren't alone, and remind them there's always help available.
Every conversation counts. Talk to young people about sexual extortion.
An interactive exhibition in Australia's capital
eSafety is proud to be part of the Spirit of Service exhibition, a project by the Australian Public Service (APS) that recognises the efforts of 48 agencies important to our government's operations.
The interactive APS exhibition, featuring a large photographic mural with 200 employees, reveals the passionate individuals behind our public service and illuminates a world of potential careers. It's an engaging way for young minds to envision a future shaping our nation.
The Exhibition opens on 31 August 2023 and runs for seven years at Senate Undercroft at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House.
Upcoming parent webinar: Getting the most out of gaming
Our research shows that 56% of children aged 8 to 17 have played an online game with others. As parents and carers, how can we ensure they have fun and stay safe? Join our free 45-minute webinar, Getting the most out of gaming. Tailored for parents or carers of children aged 7 to 14, the webinar will cover:
- Benefits of gaming and boosting in-game experiences
- Essential safety and privacy settings
- Promoting balanced gaming
- Addressing online risks and dealing with in-game bullying.
Let's empower young people for safe online gaming experiences!
