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Mark your calendars for Safer Internet Day Tuesday 11 February 2025!

What is Safer Internet Day?
Safer Internet Day is a global day of action bringing communities, schools, organisations and families from more than 180 countries together to raise awareness of online safety issues and work towards a safer internet. The eSafety Commissioner leads the day in Australia and we’re calling on all Australians to help make the internet a safer, and more positive place.

Why is Safer Internet Day important?
Whether you’re working, learning, playing or scrolling – the internet is a huge part of life. It opens a world of opportunities, but also comes with risks, especially for young people and other at-risk groups. Let's look at the numbers that remind us why online safety is so important.

70% of Australian adults have had at least one negative experience online

29% of First Nations children have experienced online hate speech

45% of kids aged 8-17 have been treated in a hurtful or nasty way online

32% of gamers aged 8-17 have been bullied while playing games online

31% of LGBTIQ+ teens have experienced hate speech online

We rely on the internet for almost everything in our lives, so online safety is more important than ever. As the risk of online abuse and new threats increases, it's important to educate ourselves and others at work, at home, at school and in the community on how to be safer online. Whether you’re an educator, professional, parent or student, everyone can follow our top 5 tips to help make the internet a safer, more positive place for all.

5 tips for a safer, more positive internet
1. Be kind: Practice respect, empathy and kindness online

2. Be mindful: Balance your time online and consume and share positive and respectful content

3. Speak up: Report online abuse and harmful content to the platform and eSafety

4. Start the conversation: Talk about online safety with your networks and communities, family, friends and colleagues

5. Share resources: Promote online safety tools and tips with your community

Help make the internet a safer place

 

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