Telstra's Tips For Kids

1. Only use the internet when you have your parents' OK.
2. Don't ever chat with strangers online just as you wouldn't talk to a stranger at a shopping centre - not everyone is who they say they are.
3. Some sites are not meant for kids - if you're not sure which sites you can look at ask your parents or teachers.
4. Don't open things from people you don't know. Ask your parents to look at them first.
5. Don''t answer messages that are scary, have bad words or are mean. Show them to your parents.
6. Passwords are secret - only share them with your parents never your friends
7. Change your passwords a couple of times a year. Ask your parents if you need help.
8. Be nice when you are talking to people online. If you wouldn't say it to their face, don't say it online or by text message.
9. Never give out personal information, like your address, phone number, password, photographs or birthday.
10. If you feel like you are being bullied talk to someone you trust - don't deal with it on your own. Your parents, teacher or even the Kids Helpline can help you. You can call Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.

For more top tips for this age group see:
Cyber-safety tips for online games | Cyber-safety tips for parents | Cyber-safety tips for social networking | Cyber-safety tips for cyber-bullying

Jeanie, aged 8

Jeanie is eight years old. She uses the internet to play games and to do research. Here, Jeanie talks about how she stays safe. She also explains what she does if a stranger tries to talk to her online.

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Linden, aged 11

Linden is 11 years old. He uses the internet to do research and to play games. At his house, they do have some internet rules. Here, Linden explains what he is allowed to do and what he isn't.

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Ryley

Ryley is 14 years old. He uses the internet for Facebook and MSN. Hear Ryley's top tips to stay safe online, his family internet rules and what he would do if he was cyber-bullied.

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Dr Martyn Wild, Managing Director of SuperClubsPLUS Australia

Martyn is an expert in online learning and cyber-safety for young kids. Here, he talks to parents about what they can do to help their children stay safe on the internet. The best thing you can do, says Martyn, is talk to your children every day about what they are doing online. Click here to find out more about SuperClubsPlus

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ACMA Cybersmart website

Cybersmart is a national cyber-safety education program managed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The Cybersmart website provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world.

Website:

• Cybersmart - Young Kids
• Cybersmart - Kids

Cyber Safety Help Button

The Australian Government's cybersafety help button provides internet users, particularly children and young people, with easy online access to cybersafety information and assistance available in Australia.

Website:

• Download the Cybersafety Help Button free of charge

AFP ThinkUKnow

ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering interactive presentations to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia using a network of trained volunteers.

Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia, and is supported by ninemsn.

Website:

• ThinkUKnow 5-7 year olds
• ThinkUKnow 8-10 year olds
• ThinkUKnow 11-16 year olds

Smart Online Safe Offline (SOSO)

This site tells you more about what cyber bullying and stranger-danger is, how it occurs and where you can go for help

Website:

• SOSO - Smart Online, Safe Online