YAS applications now open
We’re kicking off nationwide recruitment for Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS). From today until 10 July, young people aged between 14-20 have the opportunity to …
Keep It Real Online
netsafe.org.nz/digitalparenting
We’re proud to partner with the government on the new Keep It Real campaign putting our tamariki’s safety online first. The campaign empowers whanau to reduce online harms including the risk of bullying, inappropriate content, pornography and grooming. If you’re looking for a good place to start for information, check out Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit. It’s a practical seven step framework that helps you teach your kids how to access digital opportunities and reduce harm. Find it at netsafe.org.nz/digitalparenting
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11th June 2020 YAS applications now open
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4th June 2020 ABUSE AND TECHNOLOGY
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24th May 2020 Support for LGBTQIA+ people
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19th May 2020 Get help for race-based online abuse
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22nd April 2020 Understanding Messenger Kids
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17th April 2020 Online Safety Parent Toolkit
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17th April 2020 Staying Safe Online Guide
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16th April 2020 Family Safe Online Treaty
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Tips & advice
ABUSE AND TECHNOLOGY
It can be hard to know whether things in your relationship related to technology are normal or abusive. As part of a pattern of abusive …
Support for LGBTQIA+ people
Bullying and harassment based on your sexuality, sex characteristics and gender identity can make you feel isolated or alone, and make it difficult to explore …
Advice for parents
Advice on how to talk to your child about porn
You are here: Online Safety Parent Toolkit > Understand The internet has made it a lot easier for children and young people to access porn …
YouTube Kids
YouTube Kids is a free website and app created by YouTube. It’s designed to be simpler and safer for younger kids than the original YouTube (which is designed for people 13 years and …
Understanding Messenger Kids
Messenger Kids is a free video calling and messaging app for smartphones and tablets. Parents can manage their child’s contact list and kids can enjoy …
Online scams
Impersonation scams
Scammers often use different tactics to try to win your trust such as impersonating someone or an organisation you might know to try and convince …
Understanding fake sextortion email scams
Netsafe has received numerous reports about an email scam where the scammer falsely claims to have hacked into their device and recorded intimate recordings of …
COVID-19 Scam Spotting
As COVID-19 takes hold, Netsafe is urging people to be vigilant to opportunistic scammers. We’ve seen firsthand how scammers are using COVID-19 as the lure …
Recent Work
The 2020 YAS
Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS) equips young people with the knowledge and skills to spark discussion, plan initiatives, lead activities and enact positive change around …
The best online safety tips for lockdown
As people get used to being home during the COVID-19 lockdown, our devices and the internet will play a big role in keeping us connected …
Stay Connected, Stay Safe
Netsafe has launched the ‘Stay Connected, Stay Safe’ education campaign to help people have better online experiences during lockdown. #stayconnectedstaysafe encourages people to use and …