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Family Cards
The Family Cards can help you start online safety conversations with your children. It includes activities and questions to help you work together to be safe online. On the next page, you will be asked to pick an age group to get started. You will also find Learn More cards for basic internet topics, and General cards for tips and help!
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Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Learn more: internet topics
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How do algorithms work?
What is online gambling?
What is online bullying?
Social media changes
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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Online grooming is when someone pretends to build trust with a child to trick them into sharing private things like their address or photos. It can happen in online games, text, video or on social media.How they do it:- They spend a lot of time making the child feel safe
- They act very nice and offer the child presents
- They tell the child to keep things a secret
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Online grooming
Resources
Online grooming
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eSafety: Child grooming or unwanted contact
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In-app and game purchases are when games and apps ask you to spend real money to do things like: - Play a game or use a streaming service
- Make changes or upgrade your character in a game
- Get rid of ads
- Buy things like a loot or mystery box for a chance to win a surprise
- Buy online money that can be used in the game
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In-app purchases
Resources
In-app purchases
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eSafety: How to manage money in-games
(eSafety, 2025)
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AI chatbots copy human conversations. They are made to tell you what you want to hear so their advice can be dangerous and should not be completely trusted. AI chatbots can change how your child sees the world and themselves. Some people use AI chatbots to: - Help with homework or get answers
- Talk to when they are stressed, bored or lonely
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AI chat bots
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AI chat bots
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eSafety: AI chat bots
(eSafety, 2025)
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Some online content creators (or influencers) share fitness or money advice to look trustworthy or successful online.This advice turns into hateful messages and wrong information. - Why? They share hateful videos and photos to get more views so they can make more money.
- The danger: What your child sees online can change the way they act and what they believe.
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Negative online content creators
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Negative online content creators
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eSafety: The Manosphere: What is it and what parents need to know
(eSafety, 2026)
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Some games and apps are made to make money by acting like gambling. They want children to spend real money or game points to keep playing.Some examples: - Loot boxes, mystery boxes or spin the wheel: Some games ask for real money or to use game points for the chance to win a surprise.
- Pay to win: Make you pay to level up so you don't feel left behind in the game.
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Online gambling
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Online gambling
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eSafety: How to manage money in-games
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(eSafety, 2025)
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Online bullying or cyberbullying is when someone uses social media, email, online messages, video calls or games to make someone scared or upset. Some examples of online bullying are: - Sharing an embarrassing or inappropriate photo or video of someone
- Sending mean messages
- Spreading information about them
- Making an account to pretend to be someone
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Online bullying
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Online bullying (cyberbullying)
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eSafety: Cyberbullying
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Social media apps like Youtube, Instagram and Facebook use hidden rules called an algorithm. Algorithms show you videos and photos based on what you like, click, comment or watch. This is harmful because it can:- Share the same hateful and wrong messages on repeat
- Trick kids into believing fake messages are real
- Change how kids see themselves and the world
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Algorithms
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Algorithms
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eSafety: Algorithims
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From 10 December 2025, social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok must stop kids under 16 from having an account.Social media apps are made to feel addictive, which can cause stress and bad sleep. The social media changes have been made to protect kids from bad and harmful content from a young age.
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Social media changes for under 16 year olds
Resources
Social media changes for under 16 year olds
eSafety: Social media changes
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(eSafety, 2026)
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What to do if something feels wrong
Screen time and real life
Explore and try new things together
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
3-5 years old
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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There are websites, search engines and podcasts made just for kids. You can explore and try new things together like: ABC Kids, Reading Eggs, kiddle and Koala Moon.Find fun games and apps together! Look in the General cards for the 'Choosing the right online games' card to help.
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Explore and try new things together
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Explore and try new things together
ABC Kids,
Reading Eggs,
Websites:
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PBS kids,
Cbeebies
safesearchkids,
Kiddle
Search engines:
Going online together and trying different apps, games and websites is a great way to find the right ones for your family.
Koala Moon,
ABC Listen App
Podcasts:
Tip: Parents can visit Common Sense Media and eSafety to find more apps, games and movie reviews.
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- How does your body feel after watching a screen for a long time?
- Where can we use a phone or tablet? (In the living room?)
- When should we have screen time? (After dinner?)
- How do you want to know that it is time to stop screen time? A 10-minute warning?
- What fun things can we play without a screen?
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Screen time and real life
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Screen time and real life
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Raising Children Network: Healthy Screen time
A good balance means you can feel more happy and rested!
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Write your family rules on screen time and what you can play instead!
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Work together and talk about when to ask for help. The points below are some ideas. It is important to ask your children when else they might need help.
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- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
What to do if something feels wrong
Resources
What to do if something feels wrong
- Someone messages you
- You see something in the news or online that makes you scared or upset
- Someone is mean to you
Raising Children Network: Online safety
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If something feels wrong or makes you feel bad, it is important to stop and ask for help.
Tip: If you feel that something could make your child uncomfortable, tell them that you can help them.
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Bullying online
Online grooming
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Unsafe things you might see online
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
5-8 years old
Select a topic to learn more.
Staying safe online
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What to do if something feels wrong
Online games
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
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What to look out for:
- What are some examples of safe things you might see online?
- What are some examples of unsafe things you might see online?
- When you are online what can you do to be safer?
- What should you do if you see something wrong?
Talk about
Unsafe things you might see online
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Unsafe things you might see online
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Sometimes, videos or games can show things that are mean or scary. This can make you feel sad or uncomfortable.
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Look in the General cards to find the "Checking the right games and apps" card. Work together to find the right games and videos for your family!
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- What should you do if a stranger tries to talk to you online?
- Why is it bad if someone asks you to keep your chats with them a secret?
- Why do we never share our private information like our photos, address and name with people we only know online?
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Online grooming
Online grooming
eSafety: Unwanted contact
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Online grooming is when someone builds trust with a kid to trick them into texting and sharing private things like their name or address.
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Make a family plan about who is safe to talk to online and what to do if something feels wrong.Tip: Visit eSafety for resources and information on child grooming.
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Talk about what bullying online could look like. The points below are some ideas. It is important to tell your child that they can talk to you if they are being bullied online.
- Sends mean messages or bad pictures
- Leaves you out
- Tells lies or pretend to be you
- Shares your secrets or pictures you do not want others to see
- Says they are going to do something mean to you
Talk about
Bullying online
Resources
Bullying online
eSafety kids: Bullying online
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Bullying online or cyberbullying is when someone does mean things online to make you feel bad or upset.
Tip: If you think your child is being bullied, look in the General cards for the 'Guide: How to report bullying online' card to help you.
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Make your family rules on screen time using the questions below.
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- When is screen time allowed? After school, after dinner or only the weekends?
- How do we know it is time to take a break from the screen? Should we use a timer?
- How do we know it is time to stop? Do you want a 10 minute warning?
- What fun things can we do instead of using screens?
Screen time
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Screen time
Raising Children Network: Screen time
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Screen time is the time you spend online and infront of a screen. Finding a good balance between your online activities and doing other things will help you feel more happy and rested!
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(Raising Children Network, 2024)
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Look in the General cards for the "Choosing the right games and apps" card. Find and play a game together and answer the questions.Then make your family rules on what games are okay for your family.
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Online games
Resources
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Online games
eSafety: Gaming together as a family
- What did you like about the game? What did it teach you?
- How can you stay safe online when playing the game? Who can you talk to if something feels wrong?
- What should you do before getting a new game?
- If a game asks you to use real money, what should you do?
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Online games is a fun way to be creative and learn something new. Playing together is a fun way to connect and understand why kids enjoy playing it.
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Talk about what to do if something feels wrong. Use the steps below as a guide.
- Turn it off: Turn off the screen. You do not have to look at it!
- Don't worry: Remember, it is not your fault and you are not in trouble.
- Tell your parent: They can help you.
- Report it: Look in the General cards for the 'How to report grooming and inappropriate content' card to help.
Talk about
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
What to do if something feels wrong
Resources
What to do if something feels wrong
eSafety kids: I saw something I didn't like online
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If something feels wrong or makes you feel bad, it is important to stop and ask for help.
(eSafety Kids, 2023)
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- Why should we never share things like our address or photos with people online?
- What are some examples of safe and unsafe things you might see online?
- What can you do to make sure that you are safe online? (This could be like not talking to people you only know online, asking before you download a new app or visit a new website)
- Who are the safe adults you can ask for help?
Talk about
Staying safe online
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Staying safe online
eSafety: Family tech agreement
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Being safe online means keeping things like our photos, name or address a secret. It also means asking before you download an app, a game or visit a new website.
Activity
Write a list of family rules on online safety. Use eSafety's guide to help!
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Screen time
Bullying online
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Spotting the signs: Online grooming
Check what you see online
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
8-12 years old
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Select a topic to learn more.
Subtitle
What to do if something feels wrong
Gambling
Staying safe online
Online games
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
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Visit Media Literacy - ABC Education to learn more about checking information online.
Question guide
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Check what you see online
Use these questions to help you spot misinformation and harmful content online.
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Check what you see online
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ABC Media Literacy
- Who made this? Are they an expert we can trust?
- Where did they get their information?
- How does this make me feel about myself and other people?
- Is this a true fact, just an opinion, or are they trying to trick my feelings?
What you watch online can change how you act and how you see others. It's important to build the skills and spot extreme content and fake messages.
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Talk about what is grooming and how to spot the signs. Here are some things to look out for:
- Asks for private or inappropriate photos
- Tells you to keep the chats a secret
- Offers to send you presents
- Lies about who they are
Spotting the signs: Grooming
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Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Spotting the signs: Grooming
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eSafety: Unsafe contact
Grooming is when someone wants to trick you into sharing things about yourself like your number, private photos, name and address.
Tip: It is important to tell your child that they can talk to you if they think they are being groomed.To make a report, in the General cards find the "How to report grooming and inappropriate content".
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(eSafety 2026)
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- What does it look like when someone is mean to you online? Is it sending bad messages, sharing embarrassing pictures, or pretending to be you?
- What can we do to make you feel safe?
- Who are the people you feel comfortable and safe talking to about this?
Talk about
Bullying online
Resources
Bullying online
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Raising Children Network: Bullying online
Bullying online is when someone does mean things online to upset you. It can happen to anyone. It can really hurt your feelings and make you feel sad, sick, lonely, or make you want to avoid school.
Activity
Make a plan on what to do if you are being bullied online. To make a report, in the General cards find the 'How to report bullying online' card to help you.
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Work together to make your family rules on screen time. Use the questions below to help, and add any extra rules that work for your family.
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Screen time
Resources
- When is screen time allowed? After school, after dinner or only the weekends?
- How will we remember it is time to take a break from the screen? Should we use a timer?
- How do we know it is time to stop? Do you want a 10 minute warning?
- What other things can we do instead of using screens?
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Screen time
Raising Children Network: Screen time
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Finding a healthy balance online is important. Spending too much time online can impact our mood, mental health and how we see ourselves. Work together to make a family plan to help find a good balance!
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Learn about your child's favorite games using these questions.
- What do you like about the game that you play and what does it teach you?
- Who do you play with?
- How do you stay safe when you are online? Who can you talk to if something feels wrong?
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Online games
Resources
Online games
eSafety: Gaming together as a family
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Online games are a great way to connect with friends, be creative and learn something new. Playing together is a fun way to connect and understand why kids enjoy playing it.
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Find a game to play together using the 'How to choose the right games' card in the General cards. Then make your family rules on allowed games and what to do before playing a new game.
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Talk about what to do if your child sees disturbing content online. Make a family plan and use the steps below as a guide.
What to do if you see disturbing online content
- Report to eSafety. In the General cards, use the 'How to report grooming and inappropriate content' card to help.
- Report it on the platform. You can do this in the settings or follow eSafety's guide.
- Use a content filter. Go to the privacy settings on your phone or the platform to block that type of content.
- Get help. Tell your parent. For support services, use the 'Where to go for support' card in the General section.
Talk about
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Resources
What to do if you see disturbing online content
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eSafety: I need help
If you see something violent, scary, or inappropriate online, follow these steps and talk to a support service if you need it.
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What to remember online:
- If you see anything scary, violent or inappropriate online tell a parent or an adult you trust.
- Not everyone online is who they say they are. Don't share private information like your name or address or photos with anyone.
- Some games, apps and messages are made to trick you to your steal money or your private information. Always ask before buying anything online or downloading a new app.
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Staying safe online
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Staying safe online
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Raising Children Network: Online Safety
Being safe online means keeping things like our photos, name or address a secret. It also means asking before you download an app, a game or visit a new website.
eSafety: Family tech agreement
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Write your family rules on online safety. Use eSafety's guide to help!
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- What do you know about gambling and how it works?
- What are some apps, games or websites that involve gambling?
- What are some games that don’t involve money or gambling?
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Online gambling
Online gambling
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eSafety: How to manage money in-games
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Online gambling can feel like a video game that involves skill and practice to “win” or “level up”. But these apps or websites are created to make money from people who are paying to play them.
Write your family rules on safe online gaming. It should include rules on buying things online and asking before you play something new.Use the 'Choosing the right games and apps' card in the General cards to help!
(eSafety, 2026)
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Gaming
Bullying online
Check what you see online
Online gambling
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
12-18 years old
What to do if you see disturbing content
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Screen time
Online grooming
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Online relationships: Spotting red flags
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Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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Visit Media Literacy - ABC Education to learn more about checking information online.
Question guide
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Check what you see online
Use these questions to help you spot misinformation and harmful content online.
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Check what you see online
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ABC Media Literacy
- Who made this? Are they an expert we can trust?
- Where did they get their information?
- How does this make me feel about myself and other people?
- Is this a true fact, just an opinion, or are they trying to trick my feelings?
What you see online can change how you feel about yourself and the world. Some videos share fake information or hateful information for more views. It's important to know how to tell the difference between good and bad online content.
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- What do you think cyberbullying looks like?
- What do you do to make sure you are being respectful of others online?
- Who are the people you feel comfortable talking with about cyberbullying?
- What can we do to make you feel safer online?
Talk about
Resources
Bullying online
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Bullying online
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Raising Children Network: Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying or bullying online can happen to anyone. It can be hard to talk about cyberbullying. You might feel embarrassed to bring it up or scared that it could get worse.
eSafety: Bullying online
Tip: Use the General cards 'How to report bullying online' and 'Where to go for support' to get help.
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- What do you know about gambling and how it works?
- What are some apps, games or websites that involve gambling?
- What are some games that don’t involve money or gambling?
Talk about
Online gambling
Resources
Online gambling
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eSafety: How to manage money in-games
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Online gambling can feel like a video game that involves skill and practice to “win” or “level up”. But these apps or websites are created to make money from people who are paying to play them.
Write a family plan on safe online gaming. It could also include rules on buying things online and asking before you play something new.Use the "Choosing the right games and apps" card to help!
(eSafety, 2026)
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Learn about your child's favorite games using these questions.
- What do you like and learn from this game?
- Who do you play with, and how do you protect your private information?
- Does the game cost real money, and how do we keep our money safe?
- How can we balance gaming with your other hobbies?
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Online gaming
Gaming
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Playing a game together will help you connect as a family, understand how the game works and keep your family safe online.
Activity
Find a game to play together using the 'How to choose the right games' card in the General section. Then make your family rules on allowed games and what to do before playing a new game.
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Make your family rules on screen time using the questions below.
Connect with questions
- When is screen time allowed? After school, after dinner or only the weekends?
- How long before bed should we stop using screens?
- What can we do to make sure we are taking breaks from the screen?
- How do we know it is time to stop? Do you want a 10 minute warning?
- What other things can we do instead of using screens?
Talk about
Screen time
Resources
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Screen time
eSafety: Balacing your time online
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Raising Children Network: Screen time
Finding a healthy balance online is important. Spending too much time online can impact our sleep, mood, mental health and how we see ourselves and the world.
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Talk about the warning signs of a bad online relationship. Remember to tell your child that it is okay to talk to you and ask for help.
- They make rude comments about who you are, including your gender, race, disability
- They pressure you to share your phone number and ask you a lot of personal questions
- They pressure you to meet in person or share inappropriate images or videos of yourself
- They keep messaging you even though you told them to stop
Online relationships: Spotting red flags
Talk about
Resources
Online relationships: Spotting red flags
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eSafety: Online dating
Meeting someone online can be exciting. There are safe ways that you can connect with someone online. Use this card as a guide to spot the red flags in an online relationship.
Tip: Use eSafety's resource for more information.If in immediate danger: call the police on 000 or call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
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Talk about what is grooming and how to spot the signs. Here are some things to look out for:
- Someone who gives you presents, ask you to keep secrets, or pressure you for private photos.
- Someone who keeps messaging you, or finds all your accounts after you tell them to stop.
Talk about
Online grooming
Resources
Online grooming
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eSafety: Grooming
Online grooming is when someone builds trust with a kid to trick them into texting and sharing private things like their name or address.
Tip: If your child is being groomed, tell them to stop talking and block the person, make their account private, and unfollow strangers. To make a report, use the "How to report grooming and inappropriate content" card in the General section.
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Talk about what to do if your child sees disturbing content online. Make a family plan and use the steps below as a guide.
What to do if you see disturbing online content
- Report to eSafety. In the General cards, use the 'How to report grooming and inappropriate content' card to help.
- Report it on the platform. You can do this in the settings or follow eSafety's guide.
- Use a content filter. Go to the privacy settings on your phone or the platform to block that type of content.
- Get help. Tell your parent. For support services, use the 'Where to go for support' card in the General section.
Talk about
- What do you like about it? Is it the characters? Or the story?
- What has it taught you?
- What makes this ‘good’? What makes this ‘bad’?
- Did it help you get better or practice something?
Resources
What to do if you see disturbing online content
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: Disturbing content
Use this as a guide if you see illegal, violent or disturbing content online. Remember to never share it. It might make others feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
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How to choose online games and apps
Where to go for support
Learn more: Parental controls
Subtitle
Where to find online games and apps
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
General: tips and help
Select a topic to learn more.
How to report grooming and inappropriate content
Subtitle
How to report bullying online
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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- Check the age rating and reviews. Use Australian Classification for age ratings and Common Sense Media for reviews.
- Look for the good things. Choose games that helps kids learn new skills and be creative.
- Look out for bad things. Stay away from games that show bad behaviour, gambling, try to sell kids something or use tricks to keep them playing the game or spend real money.
How to choose the right games and apps
Resources
How to choose the right games and apps
eSafety: How to choose the right games
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Australian Classification for age reviews
Common Sense Media for game reviews
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(eSafety, 2025)
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Here are some helpful websites you can use to find the right game for your family. - Common Sense Media: Read reviews and ratings for games and apps. You can also search for games based on age and content.
- eSafety: Find resources for kids, young people and parents on online safety.
- Children & Media Australia: Find movie and app reviews. It includes a gambling content rating.
Where to find the right online games and apps
Resources
Where to find the right online games and apps
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Common Sense Media for game and app reviews
eSafety for online safety resources
Children & Media Australia for app reviews
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Learn where you can use parental controls:
Internet browsers (like Safari or Google Chrome): Set screen time limits, block bad content, and stop online purchases. You can also turn on "safe search" so bad websites do not show up.Phones, tablets, and laptops: Set screen time limits and block bad apps. Apps: Make your child's account private and control what they see. Tip: Visit eSafety or Good Things Australia website's and search "parental controls" to learn more.
Learn more: Parental controls
Resources
Learn more: Parental controls
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eSafety: Parental controls
Good Things Australia: Parental controls
Learn some quick tips on parental controls.
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For counselling and support services: - Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- 13YARN (for Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander culturally safe support) 139 276
- QLife (for people who are LGBTIQ+) 1800 184 527
Tip: Use the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 to help you with talking to a helpline or making a report. For resources and tools: - eSafety for more information on online safety
Where to go for support
Resources
Where to go for support
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eSafety for tools and resources
If you are in immediate danger please call Triple Zero (000).
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- Take screenshots as evidence including the person’s profile, when it happened and the content.
- Make a report by selecting “report abuse” on the app or report it to eSafety. You will need to share your evidece with eSafety.
- Block their account and make your child's account private.
- Ask for help if they need it. Your kids can talk to someone on the Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.
Tip: Remind them to tell you if something happens. Let them know you can help them decide what to do next.
How to report bullying online
Resources
How to report bullying online
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eSafety: Online bullying
Make an online bullying report to eSafety
Use this as a guide to report bullying online (or cyberbullying).
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- Get evidence. Take screenshots of where they contacted your child, what they said and when.
- Make a report
- If you think you your child has been groomed, report this to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.
- If someone has shared an inappropriate image or video of your child, report this to eSafety to help you remove it.
- Block their account and make your child's profile private.
How to report grooming and inappropriate content
Resources
How to report grooming and inappropriate content
Make an online report to Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation on grooming
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Make an online report to eSafety about inappropriate content
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Keep the chat going!
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The internet is always changing. It is important to keep having online safety chats to continue to connect, learn and be safe online together. Continue learning with these resources:
- Learn about fake news on Media Literacy - ABC Education
- Find online guides for parents at the Raising Children Network
Go to ABC
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- Learn more about online safety for parents, kids and young people on eSafety
- Learn more good things you can do online
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How to use the cards:
Family Cards
The Family Cards can help you start online safety conversations with your children. It includes activities and questions to help you work together to be safe online. On the next page, you will be asked to pick an age group to get started. You will also find Learn More cards for basic internet topics, and General cards for tips and help!
Start a family chat about online safety
Select the arrow on the card to learn how to use the Family Cards. When you are ready, select 'Start'.
Online safety chats
Start
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Family cards
Family cards
Online safety chats
Online safety chats
General: tips and help
Learn more: internet topics
3-5 years old
12-18 years old
5-8 years old
8-12 years old
Select an age group to start your online safety chat. Or select "Learn more" or "General" for more information.
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Negative online content creators
What are AI chat bots?
What are in-app purchases?
Subtitle
What is online grooming?
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Learn more: internet topics
Select a topic to learn more.
How do algorithms work?
What is online gambling?
What is online bullying?
Social media changes
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Home
Online grooming is when someone pretends to build trust with a child to trick them into sharing private things like their address or photos. It can happen in online games, text, video or on social media.How they do it:- They spend a lot of time making the child feel safe
- They act very nice and offer the child presents
- They tell the child to keep things a secret
Learn about
Online grooming
Resources
Online grooming
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: Child grooming or unwanted contact
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Back
(eSafety, 2026)
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In-app and game purchases are when games and apps ask you to spend real money to do things like:- Play a game or use a streaming service
- Make changes or upgrade your character in a game
- Get rid of ads
- Buy things like a loot or mystery box for a chance to win a surprise
- Buy online money that can be used in the game
Learn about
In-app purchases
Resources
In-app purchases
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: How to manage money in-games
(eSafety, 2025)
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AI chatbots copy human conversations. They are made to tell you what you want to hear so their advice can be dangerous and should not be completely trusted. AI chatbots can change how your child sees the world and themselves. Some people use AI chatbots to:- Help with homework or get answers
- Talk to when they are stressed, bored or lonely
Learn about
AI chat bots
Resources
AI chat bots
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: AI chat bots
(eSafety, 2025)
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Some online content creators (or influencers) share fitness or money advice to look trustworthy or successful online.This advice turns into hateful messages and wrong information.- Why? They share hateful videos and photos to get more views so they can make more money.
- The danger: What your child sees online can change the way they act and what they believe.
Learn about
Negative online content creators
Resources
Negative online content creators
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: The Manosphere: What is it and what parents need to know
(eSafety, 2026)
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Some games and apps are made to make money by acting like gambling. They want children to spend real money or game points to keep playing.Some examples:- Loot boxes, mystery boxes or spin the wheel: Some games ask for real money or to use game points for the chance to win a surprise.
- Pay to win: Make you pay to level up so you don't feel left behind in the game.
Learn about
Online gambling
Resources
Online gambling
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eSafety: How to manage money in-games
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(eSafety, 2025)
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Home
Online bullying or cyberbullying is when someone uses social media, email, online messages, video calls or games to make someone scared or upset. Some examples of online bullying are:- Sharing an embarrassing or inappropriate photo or video of someone
- Sending mean messages
- Spreading information about them
- Making an account to pretend to be someone
Learn about
Online bullying
Resources
Online bullying (cyberbullying)
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
eSafety: Cyberbullying
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Social media apps like Youtube, Instagram and Facebook use hidden rules called an algorithm. Algorithms show you videos and photos based on what you like, click, comment or watch. This is harmful because it can:- Share the same hateful and wrong messages on repeat
- Trick kids into believing fake messages are real
- Change how kids see themselves and the world
Learn about
Algorithms
Resources
Algorithms
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eSafety: Algorithims
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(eSafety, 2025)
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Home
From 10 December 2025, social media apps like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok must stop kids under 16 from having an account.Social media apps are made to feel addictive, which can cause stress and bad sleep. The social media changes have been made to protect kids from bad and harmful content from a young age.
Learn about
Social media changes for under 16 year olds
Resources
Social media changes for under 16 year olds
eSafety: Social media changes
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(eSafety, 2026)
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What to do if something feels wrong
Screen time and real life
Explore and try new things together
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
3-5 years old
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Select a topic to learn more.
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Activity
There are websites, search engines and podcasts made just for kids. You can explore and try new things together like: ABC Kids, Reading Eggs, kiddle and Koala Moon.Find fun games and apps together! Look in the General cards for the 'Choosing the right online games' card to help.
Talk about
Explore and try new things together
Resources
Explore and try new things together
ABC Kids,
Reading Eggs,
Websites:
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
PBS kids,
Cbeebies
safesearchkids,
Kiddle
Search engines:
Going online together and trying different apps, games and websites is a great way to find the right ones for your family.
Koala Moon,
ABC Listen App
Podcasts:
Tip: Parents can visit Common Sense Media and eSafety to find more apps, games and movie reviews.
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Talk about
Screen time and real life
Resources
Screen time and real life
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Raising Children Network: Healthy Screen time
A good balance means you can feel more happy and rested!
Activity
Write your family rules on screen time and what you can play instead!
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Activity
Work together and talk about when to ask for help. The points below are some ideas. It is important to ask your children when else they might need help.
Talk about
What to do if something feels wrong
Resources
What to do if something feels wrong
Raising Children Network: Online safety
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
If something feels wrong or makes you feel bad, it is important to stop and ask for help.
Tip: If you feel that something could make your child uncomfortable, tell them that you can help them.
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Screen time
Bullying online
Online grooming
Subtitle
Unsafe things you might see online
You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
5-8 years old
Select a topic to learn more.
Staying safe online
Subtitle
What to do if something feels wrong
Online games
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Home
What to look out for:
Talk about
Unsafe things you might see online
Unsafe things you might see online
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Sometimes, videos or games can show things that are mean or scary. This can make you feel sad or uncomfortable.
Activity
Look in the General cards to find the "Checking the right games and apps" card. Work together to find the right games and videos for your family!
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Next
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Home
Connect with questions
Talk about
Resources
Online grooming
Online grooming
eSafety: Unwanted contact
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Online grooming is when someone builds trust with a kid to trick them into texting and sharing private things like their name or address.
Activity
Make a family plan about who is safe to talk to online and what to do if something feels wrong.Tip: Visit eSafety for resources and information on child grooming.
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Activity
Talk about what bullying online could look like. The points below are some ideas. It is important to tell your child that they can talk to you if they are being bullied online.
Talk about
Bullying online
Resources
Bullying online
eSafety kids: Bullying online
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Bullying online or cyberbullying is when someone does mean things online to make you feel bad or upset.
Tip: If you think your child is being bullied, look in the General cards for the 'Guide: How to report bullying online' card to help you.
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(eSafety Kids, 2023)
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Activity
Make your family rules on screen time using the questions below.
Connect with questions
Talk about
Screen time
Resources
Screen time
Raising Children Network: Screen time
Select the arrow on the card to learn more. Select 'Back' or 'Next' to go to the next card. Select a resource to learn more.
Screen time is the time you spend online and infront of a screen. Finding a good balance between your online activities and doing other things will help you feel more happy and rested!
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(Raising Children Network, 2024)
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Activity
Look in the General cards for the "Choosing the right games and apps" card. Find and play a game together and answer the questions.Then make your family rules on what games are okay for your family.
Talk about
Online games
Resources
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If something feels wrong or makes you feel bad, it is important to stop and ask for help.
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Being safe online means keeping things like our photos, name or address a secret. It also means asking before you download an app, a game or visit a new website.
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You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
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If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
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What you watch online can change how you act and how you see others. It's important to build the skills and spot extreme content and fake messages.
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Grooming is when someone wants to trick you into sharing things about yourself like your number, private photos, name and address.
Tip: It is important to tell your child that they can talk to you if they think they are being groomed.To make a report, in the General cards find the "How to report grooming and inappropriate content".
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Bullying online is when someone does mean things online to upset you. It can happen to anyone. It can really hurt your feelings and make you feel sad, sick, lonely, or make you want to avoid school.
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Make a plan on what to do if you are being bullied online. To make a report, in the General cards find the 'How to report bullying online' card to help you.
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Finding a healthy balance online is important. Spending too much time online can impact our mood, mental health and how we see ourselves. Work together to make a family plan to help find a good balance!
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Online games are a great way to connect with friends, be creative and learn something new. Playing together is a fun way to connect and understand why kids enjoy playing it.
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Find a game to play together using the 'How to choose the right games' card in the General cards. Then make your family rules on allowed games and what to do before playing a new game.
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If you see something violent, scary, or inappropriate online, follow these steps and talk to a support service if you need it.
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Raising Children Network: Online Safety
Being safe online means keeping things like our photos, name or address a secret. It also means asking before you download an app, a game or visit a new website.
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Online gambling can feel like a video game that involves skill and practice to “win” or “level up”. But these apps or websites are created to make money from people who are paying to play them.
Write your family rules on safe online gaming. It should include rules on buying things online and asking before you play something new.Use the 'Choosing the right games and apps' card in the General cards to help!
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You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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Online relationships: Spotting red flags
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Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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What you see online can change how you feel about yourself and the world. Some videos share fake information or hateful information for more views. It's important to know how to tell the difference between good and bad online content.
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Cyberbullying or bullying online can happen to anyone. It can be hard to talk about cyberbullying. You might feel embarrassed to bring it up or scared that it could get worse.
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Tip: Use the General cards 'How to report bullying online' and 'Where to go for support' to get help.
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Online gambling can feel like a video game that involves skill and practice to “win” or “level up”. But these apps or websites are created to make money from people who are paying to play them.
Write a family plan on safe online gaming. It could also include rules on buying things online and asking before you play something new.Use the "Choosing the right games and apps" card to help!
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Playing a game together will help you connect as a family, understand how the game works and keep your family safe online.
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Raising Children Network: Screen time
Finding a healthy balance online is important. Spending too much time online can impact our sleep, mood, mental health and how we see ourselves and the world.
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Meeting someone online can be exciting. There are safe ways that you can connect with someone online. Use this card as a guide to spot the red flags in an online relationship.
Tip: Use eSafety's resource for more information.If in immediate danger: call the police on 000 or call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.
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Online grooming is when someone builds trust with a kid to trick them into texting and sharing private things like their name or address.
Tip: If your child is being groomed, tell them to stop talking and block the person, make their account private, and unfollow strangers. To make a report, use the "How to report grooming and inappropriate content" card in the General section.
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Use this as a guide if you see illegal, violent or disturbing content online. Remember to never share it. It might make others feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
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You don’t need to pay for nbn to be set up in your home. But you will need to pay for your home internet plan. Some internet providers might charge you for the router, so make sure you check your plan and the costs before signing up!
If your address hasn’t been connected to the nbn before, it could take around 24 hours to 3 weeks. This is because your telco will need to book an appointment with an nbn technician to set up your service. But if your address has been connected to the nbn, then it should take between 24 hours to 3 days for you to get connected!
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
The nbn roll out is still happening and some suburbs and towns don’t have the nbn tech set up yet.
General: tips and help
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How to report grooming and inappropriate content
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How to report bullying online
Once you’ve signed up to a home internet plan, if you need it, your telco will send an nbn technician to set up your nbn service.
If you are renting, make sure you contact your landlord or real estate agent as the nbn set up may involve drilling and digging.
Someone 18 years old or over must be home when the technician installs the nbn. It could take up to 2 to 4 hours or longer to set up the nbn!
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Here are some helpful websites you can use to find the right game for your family.- Common Sense Media: Read reviews and ratings for games and apps. You can also search for games based on age and content.
- eSafety: Find resources for kids, young people and parents on online safety.
- Children & Media Australia: Find movie and app reviews. It includes a gambling content rating.
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Learn where you can use parental controls:
Internet browsers (like Safari or Google Chrome): Set screen time limits, block bad content, and stop online purchases. You can also turn on "safe search" so bad websites do not show up.Phones, tablets, and laptops: Set screen time limits and block bad apps. Apps: Make your child's account private and control what they see. Tip: Visit eSafety or Good Things Australia website's and search "parental controls" to learn more.
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Learn some quick tips on parental controls.
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For counselling and support services:- eSafety for more information on online safety
- Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
- Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
- 13YARN (for Indigenous or Torres Strait Islander culturally safe support) 139 276
- QLife (for people who are LGBTIQ+) 1800 184 527
Tip: Use the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 to help you with talking to a helpline or making a report. For resources and tools:Where to go for support
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If you are in immediate danger please call Triple Zero (000).
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- Take screenshots as evidence including the person’s profile, when it happened and the content.
- Make a report by selecting “report abuse” on the app or report it to eSafety. You will need to share your evidece with eSafety.
- Block their account and make your child's account private.
- Ask for help if they need it. Your kids can talk to someone on the Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 or Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.
Tip: Remind them to tell you if something happens. Let them know you can help them decide what to do next.How to report bullying online
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Make an online bullying report to eSafety
Use this as a guide to report bullying online (or cyberbullying).
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Make an online report to Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation on grooming
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Make an online report to eSafety about inappropriate content
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