At Western Downs Libraries, we think everyone should know how to stay safe and have fun online.
We want to make it easy to find information about eSafety so we’ve included some useful links to places you can find the tips and tricks you need to stay safe online.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to chat about your online safety further, please visit your local branch and chat with one of our library team members, email or call 1300 COUNCIL.
Useful Websites
Stay Smart Online: staysmartonline.gov.au
Stay Smart Online is an Australian Government site designed to help keep you and your family safe online. Learn about hoaxes, hackers, spyware, malware, password protection and prevention.
Australian eSafety Commissioner: esafety.gov.au
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner was established to safeguard Australians from the risk of online harm. The website provides information for kids, parents, women and seniors about staying safe online and dealing with online abuse and bullying.
The eSafety Commissioner also manages and investigates reports of online abuse including: Cyberbullying or online bulling, especially against children, image-based abuse and illegal and harmful content. To make a report about online bullying, abuse or illegal content, visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/report.
Australian Cyber Security Centre: https://www.cyber.gov.au/
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is an Australian Government website that provides information and advise on cyber safety and cyber threats.
Adults can report cybercrime incidents to the ACSC by visiting https://www.cyber.gov.au/report
Scam Watch: scamwatch.gov.au
Find up-to-date information on frauds and scams. You can use this site to report an internet scam and learn about types of scams. Subscribe to their email list to receive up-to-date information on the types of scams currently circulating.
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC): www.accc.gov.au
The ACCC provides advice on your rights as a consumer and how to follow up with complaints. For information on staying safe while online shopping, and what to do when online shopping goes wrong, visit https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/buying-products-and-services/buying-online