Overview Technology and online trends move at a rapid pace and it can be hard for busy parents to keep up. Our tips and advice on online safety for parents and carers are designed so they can learn about the digital environment and how to help their children navigate the online world confidently and safely. Risks and concerns Research tells us that a large number of parents (60%) are concerned that their child is being exposed to a range of risks by being online, such as accessing inappropriate content, contact with strangers and excessive screen time. Parents report they want more information on online safety, especially about how to help their child deal with negative online incidents.1 Advice for parents and carers Our website is designed for parents and carers to learn about the benefits and risks of being online so they can help their children have safer online experiences. The wesbite includes a range of resources: ● ● ● ● ● the Screen Smart Parent Tour — an interactive selfreflective tool for parents and carers with practical tips and advice information and tips from leading online safety experts latest research and facts about Australian children online a range of downloadable guides and tip sheets links to professional support and help for parents and their children. esafety.gov.au/parents We provide strategies for parents and carers to tackle the big issues, talk about tricky subjects and deal with issues as they come up. Our advice and tips are evidence-based and focus on current and emerging online safety issues, including: ● cyberbullying ● sending nudes and sexting ● ● ● ● ● online pornography time online gaming unwanted contact and grooming eSafety Guide to games, apps and social media. Survey commissioned by the eSafety Commissioner, June 2016, of 2,360 parents in Australia with children aged 8 to 17 years who access the internet. 1 esafety.gov.au/parents esafety.gov.au/parents esafety.gov.au/parents esafety.gov.au/parents