We have information to help you stay safe online. You can also find help if you need to report online harm.
What is online safety?
Online safety is all about looking after yourself and others online.
The internet and our devices are a big part of our everyday lives. They help us connect with others, have fun, study, and work.
But there are risks. The types of risks you can face online include:
- cyberbullying
- abuse
- exposure to harmful content.
Knowing the risks and what to do if something goes wrong online is really important. This is where eSafety can help.
Who is the eSafety commissioner?
The eSafety Commissioner works to keep Australians safe online. You can visit the eSafety Commissioner website for information like:
- respectful relationships
- online dating
- nude sharing.
- cyberbullying
- hate
- trolling.
- how to deal with pressures from social media
- protecting your personal information
- your digital footprint
- fake news and disturbing content.
- creating positive change and supporting others online
- online gaming
- balancing your time online
eSafety also has lots of great resources and information about online safety for First Nations people.
eSafety also has lots of great online safety advice and support for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Reporting online harm
You can report online harm on the eSafety website. eSafety can investigate:
- cyberbullying
- image-based abuse
- illegal and restricted content.
Harmful content can include:
- posts or comments
- texts or messages
- memes, images or videos.
It can be sent or shared online in different ways including on:
- social media
- messaging apps
- gaming platforms.
Getting help
If you, or someone else, is in immediate danger please contact 000.
If you are experiencing any form of online abuse, you do not need to face it alone.
On the eSafety website you can also report online harm.