Find helpful information about online safety and keeping your family safe online. It includes tips on:
· Using family friendly filters
· Keeping your children safe online
· Other online resources you can access for free
At Origin, we take pride in promoting positive relations between everyday Australians like you, and the Internet Industry. We do this by encouraging awareness of the Internet Industry Codes of Practice.
How to keep your children and family safe online
It’s important to supervise your children online to keep them safe. When you can’t supervise them online, you can put controls in place so that they’re less likely to come across inappropriate material on the internet. This can include adding filters, blocking certain apps or websites, or even limiting their screen time. Educating your children on the potential dangers found on the internet ensures that they know what to do in case they come across something that may put them or others at risk.
Family friendly filters
Filters control what your children can and can’t access online. You can create a list of blocked or allowed websites, apps, games, and other programs.
For more information about filters and staying safe online, visit the Office of the eSafety Commissioner website.
What are the "Family Friendly Filter" programs?
To help families find the right tools for online safety, the Communication Alliance has created the Family Friendly Filter program list to choose a filter that suits your family. To qualify for Family Friendly Filter status, these filters are subjected to rigorous independent testing to ensure that it meets the criteria as set out in the relevant Industry Code.
Classes of accredited Family Friendly Filters
There are 4 levels of classification for certified filters:
These filters block websites on the eSafety Commissioner's Prohibited URL Filter (PUF) list, and are recommended for 18+ years of age
Class 1: children over 15 years of age
Class 2: children between 10-15 years of age
Class 3: children under 10 years of age
List of useful websites
Parental controls is part of the eSafety Commission and teaches parents how to set up preventative measures against internet risks.
Stay Smart Online is an Australian Government Initiative designed to provide all Australian online users with practical tips and advice on cyber security.
Office of the eSafety Commissioner provides a range of information, tools and educational material for parents and schools.
Complaints
You can report offensive or illegal online content can be reported via the Office of the eSafety Commissioner.
If you need to report any criminal activity, please go to Crime Stoppers online or call 1800 333 000. Reports can be anonymous.