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Teaching online safety to lower primary students

Hardly a day goes by without reports of some new risk to children online, but talking with them early and often – and teaching them about online safety – can equip them with the skills they need to stay safe, according to the Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.
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Online safety education programs get a funding boost

The first grant recipients of the Australian Government’s Online Safety Grants Program, led by the eSafety Commissioner, were announced today, providing funding that will boost the online safety of children, the community and those most at-risk online.
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Taking action against cyberbullying

Cyberbullying can have a serious effect on those involved, with the potential to impact on a student’s social, psychological and even physical wellbeing. But what are some of the warning signs that a student is being cyberbullied and what measures can we take to help prevent it?
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