Posts in category Young People

In August, Netsafe welcomed and inducted our newest Youth Action Squad (YAS) members. Our YAS is a cornerstone of Netsafe’s strategy to support young people as …

A catfish is someone who pretends to be someone else online – and it isn’t always easy to spot the difference between a catfish and …

Image based abuse (sometimes called image based sexual abuse, revenge porn or sextortion) is the name for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images. It is …

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do to when you see someone being bullied online. We’ve written our tips on how to be an …

UPDATE Applications for Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS) are now closed. It doesn’t mean that you’ve missed out though – register your interest for more information about the programme …

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 …

A lot of people play mobile games. They can be a harmless, even constructive escape from the demands of everyday life but not all mobile …

There’s never been a better time to be on the internet so instead of scrolling through TikTok with no end, check out our boredom buster …

With PlayStations, Xboxes, the Nintendo Switch and home computers, gaming has come a long way since arcade machines. Twitch is one of the world’s leading live …

Houseparty has become one of the most widely used apps since lockdown. With the majority of the population indoors, social networks like Zoom and Houseparty have …