COVID-19

Tips for staying safe online during the COVID-19 pandemic

Staying connected online has never been more important, now that many of us are physically isolated from family members, friends, colleagues and support networks.

The internet is a great way to socialise, learn, work, play and be entertained. But there are also risks.

These eSafety resources will help you stay safe online.

Young people

Back at school? 6 online safety tips for the ‘new normal’

Parents and carers

Covid-19: Advice booklet for parents and carers

Protecting children from online abuse

Webinars for parents and carers

eSafety Parents

Open letter to Australia's parents and carers

Online safety kit for parents and carers

Media, misinformation and scams

The eSafety Commissioner's COVID-19 tips for parents

Educators

Open letter to Australia's school principals and teachers

Keeping schools and learning safe online

Professional learning program for teachers

5 steps to keep students safe during online learning

Tips for online collaboration tools

Working alone with children — online

Seniors

Online safety tips to help older Australians with social distancing

Making video calls

Free online safety presentations

The eSafety Commissioner's COVID-19 tips for seniors

Women

Online safety help for women

The eSafety Commissioner's COVID-19 tips for women

Domestic and family violence

Online safety help for domestic and family violence workers

Advice for women experiencing domestic violence

Training for frontline workers

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