The internet connects us with the world, including family and friends locally and overseas, through messages, live video chat and even playing online games.
Being online can be positive and fun and help children and young people learn and connect with others. But sometimes it can expose children and young people
to risks. Together we can help keep all children and young people safe. The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) and the Australian Federal Police-led Australian Centre to Counter Child
Exploitation have developed conversation starters to help you talk with your child to keep them safe from harm.
The resources have been tested with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities and have been translated into various languages.
These resources include an advice sheet for parents and carers, and conversation cards to get families talking. Having open and honest conversations can help families feel empowered to tackle potential online harms. The advice sheet and conversation cards can help parents and carers understand online child sexual exploitation, have conversations with their child about their online interests, handling uncomfortable or unsafe situations as well as getting help and reporting abuse.
To find out more and access these great resources for parents and caregivers, click here.
If you are in Australia and a child is in immediate danger, or at risk of harm call Triple Zero (000).
To make a report, complete the online form here. Your report to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation will be looked at by specialist investigators in the Australian Federal Police. After your report has been assessed, the police will be in contact over email or phone to talk about what has happened and to make sure that your child is safe.
For anonymous reporting contact Crime Stoppers at our website or freecall 1800 333 000. You can also contact your local police on 131 444.
