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

Children under 5

The eSafety Early Years program provides advice on how parents and carers can support young children to have safe and enjoyable experiences online.

More online safety advice and resources for young children and their families is being rolled out through 2020. Register to stay updated.
 

It’s never too early to talk about online safety

Why it’s important to start talking about online safety with under 5s, and some practical tips to help you.
How to choose good online content

Tips on choosing good content so your young child gets the most out of their screen time.
Online Safety for under 5s booklet

Practical ways for parents and carers to tackle the key online safety issues for children from birth to 5 years old.
Family Tech Agreement

Designed with younger children in mind, our Play School friends can help your family have a smoother time around technology.
eSafety Early Years program overview

A suite of resources designed to help our very youngest Australians have safe and enjoyable experiences online.
Learn about online safety through play

A set of play-based learning experiences that families can use to help young children learn and practice online safety skills.

 

 

eSafety teams up with Play School

A special Play School eSafety episode for you to watch with your child. Learn positive online safety practices for your family, with their favourite Play School friends.
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Skills and advice

Find more information that is relevant to parents and carers of children under 5.

Online safety basics

Getting online safety basics right for preschoolers, kids and teenagers.
Good habits start young

Build digital intelligence and help your child act responsibly online.
Are they old enough

When is your child ready for online access, their own smartphone, or social media?
Taming the technology

How to use parental controls and other tools to maximise online safety in your home.
Privacy and your child

Help your child to stay in control of their personal information, online photos and social media identity.

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