Online safety is a shared responsibility between the community, parents, schools and students.
Please check our supporting, learning and awareness information for families:
Staying safe online
Families with children 5 – 12 years old
- Keep the computer or device in an area of your home that can be supervised. And check in regularly with your child to see what they are viewing.
- Explore the online world with them. Play games with them. Do a creative project together.
- Think about social media readiness. Most social media sites require users to be at least 13 years of age before they can register, although some sites are created especially for children under 13.
- Encourage respect and empathy. Teach them to avoid sharing or posting things that may upset others.
- Encourage them to learn about online safety by exploring the e Safety Commissioner Kids website: Kids – eSafety Commissioner
- Be clear about how much time they can spend online, the apps they can use, the websites they can visit and what they can share or post online.
- Ensure your own devices are protected by a password or pin, so your child cannot accidentally come across inappropriate content.
- Use parental control tools appropriate for the age and experience of your child. Be upfront and get your child on board. Let them know that these can be reviewed and changed as they get older and they continue to demonstrate responsible behaviour. Consider installing a ‘child-friendly’ search engine that will allow them to explore a limited number of sites.
- Staying safe online - Department for Education, Children and Young People (decyp.tas.gov.au)