Cyber Safety Information for Families

Student safety is paramount at Girls Grammar and the use of technology, both within the classroom and beyond, should align with the best practice and emphasise the judicious use of digital resources as a tool to enhance educational outcomes.

Cyber safety resources are continually updated to account for developing technologies and systems. This article will be updated as required to provide links to the most up-to-date resources.

Useful resources

  • Digital Citizenship Institute—helps parents understand what children should know to use technology appropriately.
  • The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner—provides information about keeping children safe while online.
  • iParent—a platform provided by The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner where parents can learn about the digital environment and how to support children to have safe and enjoyable online experiences.
  • The Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network (ACORN)—a national policing initiative of the Commonwealth, State and Territory governments. This online system allows the public to report instances of cybercrime and provides advice to help recognise and avoid common types of cybercrime.

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