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24.01.2022 Are you free tonight? (#isolife). We are running a FREE seminar for parents sharing our simple tips for keeping kids on-task during at-home learning. Register via the link below! https://familyzone.zoom.us//regi/WN_Giy93JixQ4C3YKOBM20fdg

24.01.2022 We are super excited to team up with Mentone Girls Grammar School to share a free webinar for parents in #Victoria. At ySafe we want you to know we are in this together, and we are here to share some tips and strategies to help parents manage kids and screens during isolation! Join us on Thursday night, and feel free to share this post with your friends and family (the event is open to anyone)! ... Social Media While Social Distancing Date & Time: Thursday 13th August at 6:30pm Register here: http://bit.do/smwsd or scan the QR code below! We look forward to seeing you there! #ysafe #socialmediaduringsocialdistancing #cybersafety #digitalparenting #schools #australianschools #australianteachers #australianparents #vicschools #COVID19 #SafeSocialMedia #screentime

24.01.2022 We loved chatting to Instagramer & blogger Mel Watts on her new podcast Mondays Muse. A very fun and honest conversation about the challenges of digital parenting! Have a listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (linked below). Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vdtius5R1QFUpYMV4vkpK... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com//ep-2-online-safe/id1521126747

23.01.2022 Instagrams new feature has exploded onto the social media scene. But is there anything that parents should be worrying about? Our experts weigh in. https://www.ysafe.com.au/reels.html

23.01.2022 Is Tik Tok really the devil? Well, we say better the devil you know! We told Kidspot some tips every parent needs to know! Check it out here #ysafe #cybersafety #socialmedia #socialmediatips #tiktok #australianparents #digitalparenting

22.01.2022 Do your young children watch YouTube? With 55 millions views in just two days, this graphic music video is the #1 trending video on YouTube today. For young children in particular, we are huge advocates for YouTubes filtering option, so kids arent exposed to highly sexualised content that isnt suitable for them. If you dont want this type of content coming up on your childs YouTube feed, heres how you can filter it out:... To turn on YouTube Restricted Mode: 1. Click on the round icon in the top right hand corner (profile picture) 2. ON A COMPUTER Scroll down the menu and turn on Restricted Mode ON A DEVICE Click Settings, and turn Restricted Mode to on.

20.01.2022 Hello! If youe new to our page, welcome! Its great to have you on board. Here are 4 interesting facts about us that we think you might like to know: https://www.ysafe.com.au/ysafe.html

20.01.2022 We are very much looking forward to sharing some tips on safe in home learning, and remote working through COVID19. Make sure you register below! Looking forward to seeing you there!

20.01.2022 Great news for parents this morning! TikTok has introduced new parental control features that will allow them more visibility over their teens accounts. The settings will allow parents to: - Set their teen’s account to private - Control whether their Liked Videos are visible to others - Control who can comment on the teen’s video... - Turn off the search function for content, users, hashtags and/or sounds To activate the controls, open TikTok & 1. Click on ‘Me’ 2. Select the three horizontal buttons (top left) 3. Click ‘Family Pairing’ 4. Follow the prompts to activate

20.01.2022 With over a billion downloads worldwide, Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps being used by teens & children. Here is our complete parents guide this social media sensation. https://www.ysafe.com.au/snapchat.html

19.01.2022 Last chance to join in our Social Media While Social Distancing session tomorrow night! Managing a childs online world while in isolation is no easy task, so this one is designed specifically to help Victorian parents deal with this juggling act. Full of tips, tricks and practical strategies you can implement straight away, we hope to help you ensure your childs online world makes them, rather than breaks them.... Join us by registering on the details below! Tuesday 8th September 2020, at 7:30pm http://bit.do/SMWSDySafe #ysafeschools #victorianschools #victorianparents #covid19 #onlinesafety #digitaleducation #australianschools #australianparents #onlinewellbeing

18.01.2022 Did you pick up The West Australian today? Our CEO & Cyber Safety Extraordinaire, Jordan, featured in a great interview about ySafe, sharing what we have been doing to support Australian families with online safety.

18.01.2022 Like all of you, we have been watching these events unfold with heavy hearts and a deep desperation to help. As an organisation, here is our pledge.

17.01.2022 The internet poses risks as we all know, but how do we as parents deal with it when our children are exposed to distressing material? Join our Executive Director Yasmin London and Jessica Hill from Family Zone Cyber Safety as they discuss some strategies and management tactics for parents when dealing with their children's online environments. Register for Confront the Confronting ... Monday 2/NOV at 7pm (NZST, AEST & AWST) Click below to find a time that suits https://www.familyzone.com//events/Confront_the_Confronting

15.01.2022 We are very pleased to be presenting as part of this important roundtable discussion with a number of New Zealands key leaders in the space of online safety & student wellbeing. This session is targeted at School Leaders and will cover strategies for creating a culture for cyber safety & digital wellbeing within school communities. In addition to Jordan Foster from ySafe, the co-panelists will include: Perry Rush - President of New Zealand Principals Federation Paul Engles -... Principal, Kohimarama School Rob Cope & Zareen Sheikh-Cope - Parents and creators of the documentary Our Kids Online: Porn, Predators & How to keep them safe Saunil Hagler - NZ Education Director of Linewize To attend the webinar, please click on the registration link in the comments section of this post. Tuesday 8th September, 11.45am (AWST)

14.01.2022 Our Parent Portal & Online Learning Induction is now live! The Online Learning Induction includes 4 video modules, with our Cyber Safety Experts covering key topics such as - How to setup devices to be safe - Managing screen time and healthy screen habits... - Supporting kids wellbeing while working online - How to manage online safety issues (eg. cyberbullying) The portal also includes step-by-step instructions on setting up devices, and information & videos on topics such as screen time, cyberbullying and gaming. Included in the Portal is also access to the Insights app, which allows parents to monitor their childrens online activity and receive alerts when dangerous or risky content is being accessed. Many schools have provided access to the portal for their parent community. However if your school hasnt, we are happy to provide this to parents for $10.00. Please send us a message if youd like to receive access to these resources and well get you going!

13.01.2022 We loved our day at @pittwaterhouse today! Such great conversations about how we can all stay safe and have fun online!

13.01.2022 Instagram is officially launching its answer to popular video app TikTok Instagram Reels. We sat in on an exclusive brief with Instagram earlier this week, and here are our quick thoughts: Our Favourite Factor: The videos will be curated by humans, not AI, meaning that the videos presented to kids will be determined by a person and not purely an algorithm. This means that any dangerous or distressing content may be moderated a lot quicker than apps like Tik Tok, and content... supporting wellbeing will be prioritised (which we LOVE!). Possible Risk Factor: Reels will focus more on viewing and posting content that is predominately public, as the purpose is to get on board with viral trends. This can be fun, but because Reels is much more about global trends than just viewing content from people who follow, young people will likely be exposed to the broader global community and any types of interesting characters that are within that. For young children, parents should be vigilant about what they are posting and who they may be interacting with. On the plus side, if privacy settings are turned on young people can share Reels only to their feed, so only their followers will see the Reels that they are posting. Were excited to see how Reels evolves. What do you think about the new feature?

13.01.2022 Our latest article for Kidspot is up! Check it out below! Online predators continue to pose a huge risk when it comes to kids and their digital lives. Childrens willingness to speak to anyone online and the false safety net they feel when they connect with people who they believe truly understand them, sees many fall victim to all sorts of problems. Please share this article, so these preventative strategies are accessible to every parent, carer and advocate.... https://lnkd.in/gGixBmv #onlinesafety #ysafeschools #ysafecorporates #onlinewellbeing #digitaltips #australianschools #australianeducation #onlinepredators #ysafe #protectchildren #digitalparenting

13.01.2022 We are absolutely ecstatic to share that our CEO, Jordan Foster, has won the 2020 Telstra Business Womens Award! Jordan has received the award in the Emerging Leader category for WA. We are absolutely over the moon at the recognition for her role in founding ySafe and building up our important company to a now international team. Great news for a Thursday! Champagne all round!!

12.01.2022 This is truly horrific. Tomorrow, we will put up a post on how to setup Zoom to stop this from happening. https://7news.com.au//coronavirus-australia-queensland-sch

11.01.2022 Is this the next Fortnite? "Valorant is cutthroat, punishing, and addictive as hell"- Cecilia DAnastiso. Free-to-play, this will sure to be a hit with kids & teens. Our primary concern is screen time, so we recommend this game for 13+.

10.01.2022 Amidst important conversations about prejudice & equality, here are three vital things we need to teach teenagers (and ourselves) about how social media can unknowingly influence our bias. https://www.ysafe.com.au/socialmediablog.html

10.01.2022 This year has seen a huge upheaval in the way the world views technology and online environments, creating more challenges than ever for schools when it comes to student cyber safety. To help you successfully manage these new challenges, we’ve put together a video of our Top 5 Tips Schools Need to Know About Cyber Safety in 2021. Compiled by our award-winning team of cyber safety experts, these tips will help your school prepare for cyber safety success next year.... If improving the cyber safety culture in your school community is a priority, we’re currently inviting schools to register interest in our education workshops and packages for Term 1. Get in touch with us at [email protected] #australianschools #australianprincipals #schools #cybersafety #onlinesafety #education #leadership #teachers #AustralianParents #education #australianstudents #digitalwellbeing #digitaleducation #NSWschools #WASchools #victorianschools https://youtu.be/pbSZbbn3H6s

10.01.2022 This is an unusual post for us. But we need your help. Dear Social Network, At ySafe we operate under a pro-technology ethos and one of the undoubtable benefits of social media is its ability to connect community in times of need. ... A dear friend of ours is living out every parents worst nightmare with her 4 year old son having been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukaemia. Darcy urgently needs a bone marrow transplant, but a search on the international database hasnt generated a match. So to help, we are hoping to drive awareness and registrations about bone marrow donors! Bone marrow only takes 4-6 weeks to regenerate, so its not a life-altering sacrifice for adults, but it is life-saving act for kids. Registering to be a donor is super simple! Click the link below to be sent a free test kit (weve just registered for ours!), and if youre a match, you could save a life. Even when registering, there is only a 1-in-1500 chance youll be asked to donate. Wed love to hear your stories too! If youve ever known anyone who has benefited from a bone marrow transplant, let us know! Thank you for being part of our community and getting involved. The more people who are registered, the more little lives can be saved. https://lf.strengthtogive.org.au/register/

09.01.2022 Important Parent Update: Instagram has announced the release of 'Vanish Mode'. Any message sent while in Vanish Mode will disappear once exited from the chat, and no history of these messages will appear in the DM's inbox/thread.

09.01.2022 We were excited to see Jordan Foster sit on the panel on Flashpoint on Monday night, discussing the complexities of digital parenting in the era of TikTok & Omegle. If you missed the episode, you can watch it via the link below. https://7plus.com.au/flashpoint

08.01.2022 We are very excited to have partnered with the Telethon Kids Institute in their development of an invaluable tool for parents. This week the Beacon app was launched, putting a trusted cyber safety education tool into the hands of parents and caregivers ready to help at times when they need it the most. The Beacon app is free to download, and we highly recommend all parents utilise this app for their cyber safety needs! For more information:... https://beacon.telethonkids.org.au/ See more

08.01.2022 Our tips for privacy settings when using Houseparty

07.01.2022 We were incredibly lucky to spend some time with the amazing Danny Mayson-Kinder yesterday, hearing all about the important work she is doing as part of her charity, Fly High Billie Danny started the charity after a terrible accident saw her loose her beautiful 12 year old daughter, Billie. Showing incredible resilience, Danny now shares the messages of hope, empathy and kindness personified by her daughter in schools and in businesses, and is on a mission to empower children... to make a difference through kindness and compassion. The annual b kinder day is the 22nd June, and books illustrated by billies previous artwork and powerful words are available for schools now. Importantly these resources are curriculum linked and research based, ensuring they are truly effective in classrooms, equipping each child with tools to effect positive change. Please check out the video below, and follow her important work. #flyhighbillie #ysafe #bullying #youthmentalhealth #empowerment #children #australianschools #australianparents #education #nswschools #australianteachers https://youtu.be/pV99mMhkBMg

07.01.2022 How fluent are you in Millennial? Take the quiz to find out! https://ysafecybersafety.typeform.com/to/CmEIKK

06.01.2022 Back by popular demand, we are running another session to assist parents in Victoria in managing their childrens online activity while in lockdown. Although this session has a focus on parents managing life in isolation, this event is open to all parents who would like some help navigating their childrens digital worlds! Feel free to register to this free event below, and tag and share with anyone you feel would like to join! http://bit.do/SMWSDySafe... #ysafe #ysafeschools #isolation #australianschools #australianteachers #covidsupport #onlinesafety #digitalparenting #socialmediatips

06.01.2022 We are looking forward to joining #familyzone to help share some useful tips for parents on screentime during COVID19. Please register to join Yas London and Jess on the webinar details below!

05.01.2022 How to solve the techno-tantrum in 3 simple steps. https://www.ysafe.com.au/technotantrum.html

04.01.2022 Thinking of getting your child their first ever phone? Here are our top 4 tips for parents to help with approaching this digital milestone. https://www.ysafe.com.au/firstphone.html

03.01.2022 Another Heads Up To Parents- Yet another TikTok video has been circulating, however this is using popular game Subway Surfers as a background visual overlaid with disturbing audio. We spoke to Ten News about the new issue.

03.01.2022 I mean... can never remember where they left their school jumper, but if it’s technology related kids are geniuses

03.01.2022 We are very pleased to offer this vital rapid training session to psychologists & counsellors, presented by one of Australias most renowned experts in the field of technology & young people. https://www.ysafe.com.au/gamingwebinarsecure.html

03.01.2022 Not long to go now until our Social Media While Social Distancing session on the 8th September! The response from schools, parents and caregivers registering so far has been unbelievable! So, dont forget to share, and book your spot below! Weve only got a few left! http://bit.do/SMWSDySafe... #ysafe #ysafeschools #isolation #australianschools #australianteachers #covidsupport #onlinesafety #digitalparenting #socialmediatips See more

02.01.2022 TechTalk | FREE Parenting Webinar - Join the Microsoft Surface team and our Executive Director Yas London for a free webinar session to support Australian parents safely managing their teenagers online. This session is designed to provide expert support for parents; delivering valuable insights and advice, and knowledge and skills to better equip them to support their child in navigating the online world. Date: this Wednesday 14th October... 7:30pm - 8:15pm AEDST Register your interest here: https://mktoevents.com/Microsoft+Event/207788/157-GQE-382 #cybersecurity #microsoftsurface #digital #cybersafety #digitalsafety #ysafe #onlinesafety #digitalwellbeing #parents #webinar #parenting

01.01.2022 Think Tik Tok is safe for young kids? There are two things wrong with this image, can you spot them? 1. These videos are popping up on the public page of Tik Tok, and is linked to a highly graphic pornographic site. 2. The owner of this profile is stealing videos from popular Tik Tokers (usually teenage girls) & claiming that these girls are dancing naked on the site. This isnt true, however. What is actually happening is that these poor unfortunate girls are being used as... bait to get more people to visit the link. We have reported this page to Tik Tok. However, we do not recommend that people under 13 use Tik Tok, due to inappropriate content and links such as this.

01.01.2022 *Trigger Warning* - An important TikTok warning for parents this morning: There are reports that a graphic video has been circulating on TikTok today of a man taking his own life by shooting himself with a gun. We suggest that kids do not use TikTok today to give the original video and videos that have been reposted time to be taken down by the platforms. The video has also been thought to be circulating on Instagram and Twitter.