Tips on how to stay safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Alert

Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) it may take longer than usual to address all reports or enquiries made with our investigation teams.

Please continue to submit reports and we will review them as soon as possible.

If you are worried about your safety or are at risk of harm right now contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000).

If you need someone to talk to and are under 25, contact Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800).
For all other ages, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Student and community home

Make good choices online. Make your mob proud. These videos and posters can show you how.

Watch the videos

That's not team spirit

Sexies, noodz, sexts or selfies...No matter what you call them or where you live some teens are sending them. Get help and know what to do about sexy pics..

Dumb Stuff

Ryan and his mates are clowning around filming themselves doing dumb stuff —they're just having a good time!

Little Things

‘Little things' focuses on how a small comment on a social networking site can easily be misinterpreted and turned from a little thing into a big deal!

Respect circle

Find out about the respect circle: what it is, how it can be used to start a conversation about online safety.

The Journey So Far

Glimpse behind the scenes, as the Aboriginal actors and crew who created the Be Deadly Online videos share their experiences

Check out the posters

Poster - Bullying online - Shame (PDF, 2.37MB)

Poster - Online on show (PDF, 2.48MB)

Poster (PDF, 1.82MB)

Poster - Online business is everyones business (PDF, 2.69MB)

Resources for teachers and communities

This page is part of the Be Deadly Online educational resource.

For lesson plans, community presentations and other information go to Be Deadly Online: about this resource.

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