#doiknowu: Do you really know your online friends?
Online predators pretend to be your friend and then trap you into doing things you don't want to do.
How can I avoid the traps online?
You and your friends can avoid the traps and stay safe online by:
- knowing someone in real life before accepting their friend request
- limiting how much personal information you share online
- telling them to slow down or block and delete if you feel uncomfortable
- knowing it's illegal to create, send, or have sexual images of someone (including yourself) who looks under 18 years. Find out more.
For full details follow this link:
https://www.qfcc.qld.gov.au/doiknowu
IT STARTS WITH ME
As a college we have a
dedicated email address that students can send through details of any issues or
concerns they have that they may not feel comfortable speaking to someone in
person. These reports will be followed up by college staff. Concerns may include
but are not limited to:
- bullying,
- racism,
- racial bullying,
- social issues,
- and behaviours in the
college and community including
damage to college facilities, and student conduct on the bus.
Please note: all reports made to this email
address will be followed up within 48 hours by college staff.
Report cyberbullying to the eSafety Commissioner
You can report
cyberbullying through the link below. Before you do, there are a few steps to
follow.
How to make a report
Please note - these
tasks need to be completed before you can lodge a complaint with the eSafety
Commissioner.
- Report to social media service
through their social media safety centres
- Collect evidence - take a
screen shot
- Make a report to the eSafety
Commissioner
For full details follow this link:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/complaints-and-reporting/cyberbullying-complaints/i-want-to-report-cyberbullying
eSafety Commissioner
eSafety is committed
to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online.
There a range of
resources for parents and families to access including 'screen time tips' and
'Your child's first smartphone - are they old enough?'
https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents
For full details follow this link:
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
Kidshelpline - Anytime - Any Reason
WebChat Counselling - Open 24/7 - 365 days
If you
can't get to a phone or prefer to chat online, you can connect one-on-one
with a Kids Helpline counsellor through WebChat!
Remember…
The fastest
way to talk with a counsellor is on the phone
1800 55 1800
It's free
to call - even from mobiles!
For full details follow this link:
https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Bravehearts - Report Online Behaviour
By taking part in Join the
Dots you are able to play an important role in protecting other
young people online. You will be sending the info to Bravehearts and they will
share this with the police. You can stay anonymous if you want to, the idea
behind Join the Dots is to
give you a safe space to share the info you have.
For full details follow this link:
https://bravehearts.org.au/join-the-dots/
eheadspace
eheadspace
provides free online and telephone support and counselling to young people 12 -
25 and their families and friends. If you’re based in Australia and going
through a tough time, eheadspace can help.
For full details follow this link:
https://headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
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