We’re here for you

You have a right to feel safe. If you’re not, you are within your rights to reach out for support. Here are a collection of third party support services that can help you.

Call the emergency services on 000

If your life or someone else’s is in immediate danger, call the emergency services for support.

Mental Health

Beyond Blue

Beyond Blue is an Australian independent non-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, suicide, anxiety disorders and other related mental illnesses.

Suicide Call Back Service

Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service providing 24/7 telephone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.

Lifeline

Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis support service in Australia.

MensLine

MensLine Australia is a telephone and online counselling service offering support for men.

Families and Children

Child Protection

You should make a report to Child Protection if you have formed a reasonable belief that a child has suffered or is likely to suffer significant harm as a result of abuse or neglect and their parent has not or is unlikely to protect them from harm of that type.

Parentline

Parentline is a statewide telephone counselling and support service for all Victorian parents and carers of children from 0-18 years.
Experienced social workers, psychologists and family therapists can give you counselling and information around a wide range of parenting issues.

Kids Help Line

Kids Helpline is a service for young people to call anytime, for any reason.

Women's Crisis Line

DVConnect’s Womensline is a free helpline for women and their children in Queensland who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline

A list of crisis support helplines for those experiencing family and domestic violence.

LGBTIAQ+ Support Services

QLife

QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support Services

1800RESPECT

1800RESPECT is a national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Online Risks and Safety

Practical advice to guide children through online spaces, reduce risks, and build safer digital habits.

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Course overview

Online Risks and Online Safety explains how children and young people can be exposed to harmful online content, including pornography, and why these experiences can be confusing and damaging.

You’ll also learn about online grooming, digital safety plans, and ways to have open, supportive conversations with your child.

3.1 Welcome and Introduction

3.1 Welcome and Introduction

An overview of the course and why online safety matters.
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3.2 What Do We Mean by Pornography?

3.2 What Do We Mean by Pornography?

Defines pornography and explains why it’s harmful for children.
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3.3 The Harms of Pornography on Children and Young People

3.3 The Harms of Pornography on Children and Young People

The impacts pornography can have on children’s wellbeing and development.
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3.4 What You Can Do

3.4 What You Can Do

Practical steps parents and carers can take to protect children online.
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3.5 Talking to Children About Pornography

3.5 Talking to Children About Pornography

Tips for having age-appropriate conversations about pornography.
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3.6 Supporting Your Child

3.6 Supporting Your Child

How to respond if your child has seen harmful content online.
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3.7 Online Grooming

3.7 Online Grooming

Understanding how grooming happens online and how to spot the signs.
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3.8 Talking with Young People About Online Safety

3.8 Talking with Young People About Online Safety

Encourages open conversations about staying safe online.
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3.9 Creating a Digital Safety Plan

3.9 Creating a Digital Safety Plan

How to create a clear and practical safety plan for your family.
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3.10 Summary

3.10 Summary

Recap of key ideas about online risks and how to keep children safe.
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3.11 Thank You

3.11 Thank You

A message of encouragement and support.
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