Technology is undoubtedly an important and exciting part of a young person's life but it is also an increasing concern for families as they try to keep their children safe online.

The Office of Children's eSafety Commissioner provides families and young people with valuable information and education, provides a complaints services for young Australians who experience serious cyber-bullying and address illegal online content through the Online Content Scheme.

Australian Cyber Security Centre provides information on how to spot being a victim, reporting crime portal to police, various support for different divisions of cyber crime, ways to prevent cyber crime, immediate support and a 24/7 hotline:  1300 292 371.

Think U Know Australia is an evidence-based education program led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP). 

They offer educational presentations to parents and students to prevent online child sexual exploitation as well as various resources. These resources are very simple and easy to understand, incorporating up-to-date research, real case studies and examples from reports made to the AFP. They also include activities to do at home, fact sheets and guides in multiple languages, suitable for different age groups.

If you're a parent or carer and your children play video games visit www.videogames.org.au. This website is developed and managed by Steven Dupon. Steven Dupon is Founder of the Institute of Games and an expert in gaming and parenting. View Cyber Safety guides and Signs of Game Addiction.