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Empower your students to be online upstanders 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Our resource helps secondary educators lead meaningful classroom conversations about respectful relationships online. Start the conversation today!

👉 Learn more https://news.esafety.gov.au/46sc56X

Be very aware of this potential scam

‼️ SCAM ALERT ‼️ Beware of fake websites offering the seniors discount card.

These deceptive websites pretend to be from an officially approved provider, stating you can get membership by paying an application fee. There is no fee to apply for a seniors card. Never click links in messages to log onto Government online services.

If you get a phone call from someone offering you a seniors discount card, ask yourself if it could be fake. Always check before giving money or personal information and if something feels wrong, act quickly. If you have received a scam call or have come across a fake website offering a senior discount card for a fee, report it to Scamwatch: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam

Ha ha!

And they now have their own Instagram account: https://instagram.com/tokoloshes2023?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Sometimes do the hardest and longest task first!

Then you can tick that off, and it’s done 😊

Are you procrastinating over something?
You're not special, most of us do it. It's usually when we have something that makes us feel uncomfortable to do.
So bite the bullet and do the worst first, get it over and done with then you can enjoy the rest of the day.

Has technology changed the way you look at photos 🖼️ watch videos 📺 listen to the radio 📻 read books 📖 and playing games? 🎲

The latest Be Connected podcast episode looks at new ways of enjoying some of our favourite pastimes.

🎧 Listen now: https://news.esafety.gov.au/3QxI0hm

How has technology changed the way you look at photos 🖼️ watch videos 📺 listen to the radio 📻 read books 📖 and playing games? 🎲

Our latest Be Connected podcast episode looks at new ways of enjoying some of our favourite pastimes.

🎧 Listen now: https://news.esafety.gov.au/3QxI0hm

Good tips!

Great places to get ideas for content in the comments

It seems that reading what your audience are commenting on or asking for in your posts, are good for finding new content, services, or different solutions

This is good to have and good to discuss

Check it out here: www.thinkuknow.org.au/sites/default/files/2020-10/Family%20online%20safety%20contract%20%28prefilled%29.pdf

It’s school holidays, and a great opportunity to talk with your child about expectations online.

ThinkUKnow, along with The Carly Ryan Foundation Inc., has a family online safety contract to help you start these important discussions and manage your family’s internet use.

Both the newest iOS update and several photo editing tools provide more than one way to deliver high-quality images without the background

4 free apps that remove photo backgrounds with little fuss Some emojis and memes are better with a transparent background. If you don't know how to do that, here are 4 alternatives.

Great answers in the comments

nice way of building community/engagements🙂

A cyber security incident for small businesses can be devastating, and they are occurring every day.

Luckily, cyber security doesn’t have to be difficult. There are simple measures that can be implemented to help avoid or reduce the impact of the most common cyber security incidents.

If you own a small business or know someone who does, check out these cyber security resources for business and government → cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government

A cyber security incident for small businesses can be devastating, and they are occurring every day.

Luckily, cyber security doesn’t have to be difficult. There are simple measures that can be implemented to help avoid or reduce the impact of the most common cyber security incidents.

If you own a small business or know someone who does, check out our cyber security resources for business and government 👉 cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government

The eSafety Commissioner has created a package of resources for educators, parents, and carers to help children develop their online safety skills in the early to middle primary school years.

Available now for download at eSafety.gov.au, the materials include classroom activities, teacher professional learning modules and activities to do at home with children aged 5 to 8, complementing and building on eSafety’s Early Years program for younger children.

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said the package provided age-appropriate, curriculum- aligned resources to help prepare children for the increasing risk of exposure to online harms.

All eSafety’s educator classroom materials are available free at: Esafety – Lower Primary Resources: https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources?level%5B0%5D=5

Resources are also available to help parents and carers have conversations with their children about online safety at: https://www.esafety.gov.au//parents/resources/mighty-heroes

Further professional learning modules for lower primary teachers, can also be found here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/training-for-professionals/learning-program-for-teachers/lower-primary

For more information, visit: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Classroom resources | eSafety Commissioner Discover resources designed to help schools and other educators teach online safety lessons.

Here are the recommended dimensions you should consider using for your images on each platform:

→ Facebook post 1080px x 1080px/940px x 788px

→ Instagram post 1080px x 1080px (square)/ 1080px x 1350px (portrait)/ 1080px x 1920px (reels and stories)

→ TikTok video 1080px x 1920px

→ LinkedIn Post 1080px x 1080px (can be different)

→ Tweet Images 1024px x 512px

→ YouTube Thumbnail 1280px x 720px

Some platforms like Canva can generate images' dimensions, so you don’t even have to remember the precise numbers!

Check and test how the images look on various posts/platforms to make sure they are engaging and appealing

Photo: Daria Shevtsova, Pexels

Find out more about cookies on websites

These aren’t your grandma’s cookies. This is what you’re accepting or declining when a new web page asks about your cookie preferences. No, they don’t mean choc chip or oat and raisin. Find out more by visiting our website 👉 cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/view-resources/glossary/c

Good tip!

SOCIAL MEDIA TIP: Keep the Salesy Stuff to a Minimum. Yes, it is 100% acceptable to post commercials for your business on social media. What isn't acceptable is to clobber your followers with a constant barrage of messages about how they should buy, buy, buy, what items you have on sale and how amazing your products and services can be. Do you posts offer value to your audience? Are you a resource for them? If all of your posts are making you look like an over the top salesman, you're definitely doing it wrong. Take a break from the sales soapbox and bring true value to your constant readers...before you lose them for good.

Calling internet users, corporations, educational institutions and businesses! Make your pledge and join the Quad today.

To get cyber security advice, guidance and tips on how to stay secure online, visit www.cyberchallenge.tech

It’s so important to regularly back up data.

Here is some information to help you back up your data.

One small accident, like spilling a drink on your device or clicking on a malicious link, could mean losing precious memories.

There are different ways to back up your important files. You can use a cloud backup service, an external storage device, or a combination of both. Backing up your precious memories means you can recover them if something goes wrong.

Learn how to back up your files at cyber.gov.au/backups

Take the ransomware quiz to see if you can pick the issues in each scenario.
cyber.gov.au/ransomware

We’ve been talking a bit about ransomware lately. Do you think you're prepared?

Take our quiz to see if you can pick the issues in each scenario. Then answer the questions to find out if you know how to respond, if you were put in the same position
👉 cyber.gov.au/ransomware

Too easy? Share this with your friends, family, colleagues and employees and see if they get the answers correct too.

Get to know some of the common threats that are reported, so you will know what to do if it happens to you.

Knowledge is key! Do you know about the various types of cyber security threats that could impact you and your family?

You may have heard about the usual suspects, such as phishing texts, data breaches and online scams, but there are others common threats out there.

Learn more about cyber threats 👉 cyber.gov.au/learn/threats

Follow this checklist to ensure your devices and software always have the latest protection:

Ensure your device meets the requirements to support new updates. If your device or software is too old to receive updates, check the End of support Guidance. Upgrade to a supported product as soon as possible.

When you purchase a new device, check for updates straight away as part of the initial set up.

Turn on automatic updates where possible.

Back up data and files before upgrading your operating system to a newer version.

Check if your storage is full: devices running low on space can prevent the latest updates from being installed.

Regularly check for software and application updates if the automatic update setting is unavailable.

As the saying goes, “work smarter, not harder”.

Cybercriminals are always looking for easy ways to get into your devices. One of the most common and simple ways they do this is by exploiting software weaknesses—also known as vulnerabilities.

You don’t have to be an IT whiz or hacker to protect yourself, you can help keep cybercriminals out by turning on automatic updates.

Find out how 👉 cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/guidance/protect-yourself-updates

Be a cyber-hero and protect your family online. Check out the Top 10 questions and answers that parents and carers have about online security 👉 https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/guidance/top-10-questions-parents-have-about-online-security

Good one!

24 Do’s and Dont’s of Social Media Marketing [Infographic]

24 Do’s and Dont’s of Social Media Marketing [Infographic] Do you want to maximize your social media marketing efforts this year? Angie Gensler, a social media advisor has put together this infographic with 24 do’s and dont’s of social media marketin…

Be very careful of these, they are nonsense

Have a look at ways that pages (often not genuine legitimate pages) try to phish people to click to enter ‘competions’ or ask you to comment on posts, or even try to get you to click on a link as a way of getting personal information from you

Here are some examples: https://www.rd.com/list/facebook-scams-keep-falling-for/

IT'S A TRAP.

A great social media tip

Are you using your phone or your computer to post on social media? 📱💻

Your phone can be very handy when posting on your platforms, it's quick and easy. However, if you pencil out some time to use your computer once a week you'll be able to see more features available to you, for example, you can schedule your posts.

You can use eSafety resources any day of the year: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Thank you to everyone who supported Safer Internet Day 2023! 👏
Let’s continue to throughout the year so that we can create safer online spaces for everyone.
You can also help us start important online conversations about online safety by using and sharing eSafety resources any day of the year: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Our lives are more connected online than ever before. So it’s important that you have strong cyber security in place to secure your accounts & devices.

Learn more at cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/advice/personal-security-guides

Our lives are more connected online than ever before. So it’s important that you have strong cyber security in place to secure your accounts & devices. Follow along as we share the risks associated with mobile devices and how your financial and personal data could be compromised.

Learn more at cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/advice/personal-security-guides

Here are resources to help you celebrate Safer Internet Day to promote a safer and better internet/online experience

Resources - Safer Internet Day - BIK Community Search our gallery of educational resources - from across the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) and beyond - to help you celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) in your school. Search by country, language or age to find resources to meet your needs, or just browse the list.

Here are a range of guides to help you improve your cyber security.

Check out their guides at cyber.gov.au/acsc/individuals-and-families/step-by-step-guides

We have a range of guides to help you improve your cyber security.

Our step-by-step guides for individuals and families will step you through a range of basic cyber security instructions for specific software, apps and devices.

For example, learn how to keep your software up to date or turn on multi-factor authentication.

Check out our guides at cyber.gov.au/acsc/individuals-and-families/step-by-step-guides

This is a good one for being on social media

And for planning content. It helps to look for the good, and it will help with connecting with others online

Not everyone or everything is good; however it is up to us to find purpose, meaning, and value in listening to others and learning about everything we possibly can.

It might change who you follow on social media and what motivates and inspires you to find value, meaning, and purpose with your own business, brand or self

Happier January - Day 5: Look for the good in others and notice their strengths

https://actionforhappiness.org/january

Wishing you all a very happy holidays

Enjoy your time resting, relaxing, watching movies, working, travelling, eating, adventuring, in pjs, lighting candles, spending time with family, friends, with pets or happily alone … whatever you celebrate and do, I hope it is full of good things.

This is lovely

If you have been caught up in a data breach, watch out for scams.

There are a few things you can do:

1️⃣ Monitor your accounts for unusual activity.
2️⃣ Enable multi-factor authentication.
3️⃣ Apply the latest updates.
4️⃣ Limit the amount of personal information you share online.
5️⃣ Avoid reusing the same password.

To find out more, visit cyber.gov.au/learn/threats/data-breach

If you are concerned about identity theft, you can also visit IDCARE at https://www.idcare.org/

This is up to the parent/caregiver

However provide lessons on each app they use is imperative, as well as discussing safety and privacy, and what they can use phones for.

If kids are younger, set them up and teach them the basics, and discuss everything with them

Library apps & education apps are fantastic, and so are some emergency/sos apps - anything can be set up, and monitored.

Have a look at all the resources, advice, and info around teens and kids using tablets and phones and do whatever feels right and safe for your child and family

📱 The right age to give kids their first cellphone is really up to you. Age isn't as important as your kid's maturity level, ability to follow rules at home and school, and sense of responsibility as well as your own family's needs. Getting your kid their first phone is a very personal and individual decision. 💚

There are going to be a lot of people and brands posting from now to mid or end of January

Set realistic goals, look at advertising, and be aware of the possible drop in reach while posting content online

Fun fact: your reach and performance is going to TANK in the coming weeks. It's an inevitable truth this time of year.

You see, all the brands out there are pushing holiday and year-end campaigns, plus they're doing a bunch of ads, and your friends and family are all doing holiday things and posting more content.

This means TOO MUCH content and not enough eyes on the content.

If you feel like your reach is already low, be prepared for it to go lower through December. It will start to recalibrate in January.

The good news? You're not alone! I know, that's not great either. Just be prepared. Tell your clients, your boss, or whomever and set realistic expectations now.

Also know that if you need/want that added reach, you will likely have to put ad dollars behind it.

There are some great answers in the comments

Teach your children how to use the internet and social media platforms safely and wisely

Help your children develop healthy internet habits by discussing what activities are OK, how long and where in the house they can use devices, and who can help if something goes wrong: https://bit.ly/3ftgb9H.