Online Safety for Children

Online technologies and environments bring many positive benefits for identity, education, social connection, creativity and communication.

But there is potential for harm. There are growing concerns about the amount of time children spend online, the type of material they can access, the personal information and images they may share with people (particularly those they don’t know well), and the risks of being harmed by people they come into contact with online (or of harming others themselves).

Being aware of potential sources of harm and knowing some strategies to use with children are important ways parents can help their children stay safe online. Click on the link below for more information.

Online safety for children | APS (psychology.org.au)

Mrs Annie Williams, College Counsellor