eSafetyCommissioner
Resources for dealing with distressing content
Online spaces should be safe for everyone, but sometimes, they might find something distressing. To help families deal with these situations, eSafety has developed fact sheets available in English, Arabic, Assyrian, Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Many communities are supporting children and families facing the impact of violent crime shared online.
Visit: Â https://www.esafety.gov.au – distressing-content
Learn about young people’s online experiencesÂ
The eSafetyCommissioner’s latest research reports help to understand how the online world is shaping and moulding young people and their experiences.
- Being a young man online research report – Explores the online experiences of young men aged 16 to 21 in Australia, sharing what influences, motivates and shapes their digital lives.
- The digital lives of young LGBTIQ+ people – Explores the online experiences of LGBTQI+ teens and how they navigate connection, express themselves and deal with online harm.
What insights does the research provide for parents and caregivers? It emphasizes the importance of ongoing communication, active listening, and inquiring about their child’s online activities.
The eSafetyCommissioner’s young people resources cover topics including being out, trans or gender diverse online, online dating and power and gender in relationships, and are a good place to start the conversation.
New from Google
Protect your personal information
Have you ever Googled yourself to see what information is out there?
Google’s new ‘Results about you’ tool helps you protect your personal information.
Google can assist in locating personal information visible on Google, and you have the option to request the removal of any results that are troubling to you.