Rule 1.

Don’t give out personal information

You should not share your last name, address, date of birth, school or telephone number.

Rule 2.

Don’t use your full name as screen name

Again don’t use your last name, address, suburb, date of birth,

school or anything that can easily identify you.

Rule 3.

Don’t share passwords

Also ensure you log out of all screens when using public

computers

Rule 4.

Don’t post photos or videos of yourself

Also: use an AVATAR for your profile picture.Ensure GPS coordinates are disabled in

‘Location Services’ on your device for all photos.

Rule 5.

Don’t friend people you don’t know

People are not always what they seem

Rule 6.

Don’t agree to meet online friends in person

Always ask your parents to go with you

Rule 7.

Don’t open attachments, click on strange links or

download content

Your computer could become infected with viruses, malware

and spyware

Rule 8.

Don’t respond to Cyberbullies

Do not respond to any mean or insulting remarks. Block them, log out of the program and tell

a parent or trusted adult.

Rule 9.

Block unwanted contact

If anyone makes you feel uncomfortable take a screen

shot and save the information. Block them and talk to your parents or trusted adult.

If anything that happens online upsets you talk to a parent or trusted adult.

At school you can talk to a teacher, the school counsellor Mrs McNab, the school chaplain Mrs Joseph.

You  could also call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800. This service is private and free