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The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. The Office was established in 2015 with a mandate to coordinate and lead the online safety efforts across government, industry and the not-for profit community.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Just like we protect kids from dangers in the real world, it’s important to protect their safety in their online world too. We have resources to help keep our mob safe online.

Just like we protect kids from dangers in the real world, it’s important to protect their safety in their online world too. We have resources to help keep our mob safe online

Start the Chat In Your Language

We all have a role to play in keeping kids and young people safe online. Find out how, with eSafety’s translated tips and advice.

Education resources

The Office offers a range of school based educational resources and programs to assist teachers guide students to become responsible digital citizens.

eSafety report

Cyberbullying

If you are under 18 you can make a complaint about cyberbullying or online bullying.

Image-based abuse

If an intimate image has been shared, or someone is threatening to share it, without your consent, you can make a report no matter what your age.

Offensive and illegal content

The Cyber Report team investigates complaints about offensive and illegal online content, including online child sexual abuse material.

eSafety19 - The online world we want

eSafety19 Conference

The online world can be an empowering, fascinating and challenging place. How do we shape the future of the internet to see it reach its full potential and be a safer, more positive experience for everyone?

#eSafety19 brings together the world’s best minds in online safety for a two-day conference, where peers and colleagues can share, collaborate and set about creating…the online world we want.

Hosted by the eSafety Commissioner and Netsafe NZ.

11-12 September 2019.

eSafety information

eSafety Women

Resources and tools to empower women experiencing tech facilitated abuse.

Be Connected

Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world.

Youth

Practical advice by young people, for young people to challenge haters and fakers online.

Virtual classrooms

Free trainer led, interactive webinar presentations for primary students.

Research

Check out our latest research findings about online safety issues affecting Australians.

Parents and carers

Tips and advice on helping your child have safe and enjoyable experiences online.

Image-based abuse

Reporting options, support and resources for Australians impacted by image-based abuse.

Education

Online safety resources for schools, parents, families and communities.

WITS

Women Influencing Tech Spaces: Protecting and promoting women's voices online.

Latest releases

When “smart” is not necessarily safe: the rise of connected devices extending domestic violence

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant explores the ways connected devices are being increasingly used to control, stalk and abuse in domestic and family violence and the precautions that can be taken.

Empowering victims of domestic violence: eSafety short film wins prestigious award

An eSafety short film highlighting the harmful way technology can be used in domestic and family violence has taken home silver and bronze medals from the New York Festivals International TV & Film awards this week.

Woman standing in kitchen holding tea cup

Safety by Design: bold & necessary steps to ensure user safety online

Online safety is a continuous journey. As eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant explains, Safety by Design will pave the way toward stronger and more positive online communities.

Safety by design