The latest statistics in Australia states that 99% of young people (aged 15-17) are online and 97% of households with children under the age of 15 have access to the internet (ABS, 2016).
Nowadays we use the internet for all types of activities; from shopping to playing games to banking. Using the internet is fun and convenient, but it is best to be aware of the possible things that can go wrong when using the internet and what you can do to prevent them.
Please have a look at this clip. You really don't know who you are talking to over the internet. The Dangers of Social Media by Coby Persin
CYBER BULLYING
Cyberbullying is using technology to deliberately and repeatedly bully someone. By reporting it, talking about it and supporting each other we can stop it.
How do you deal with it?
talk to someone you trust straight away—like a parent, sibling, uncle/aunty, teacher or friend
don’t retaliate or respond—they might use it against you
collect the evidence—keep mobile phone messages and print emails or social networking conversations
block the bully and change your privacy settings (remember to screenshot everything first)
report the abuse to the online service and get others to as well
if you are having trouble getting the person or material removed, contact eSafety (link below)
remember you didn’t ask for this—nobody deserves to be bullied
