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01 Aug 2022... All parents want their children to be safe when learning and playing online. These short videos and easy-to-read advice sheets will give you the confidence to talk with your children about online safety. They include tips to help them stay safe, plus information about social media, safer online gaming and online bullying.

01 Oct 2020... Children coming to Australia have a lot to get used to - a new home, school, language, culture and people. Parents can help children adapt to the changes and settle into their new life.

01 Apr 2019... Parents from all cultures and communities want their children to be safe from harm. While Australia is generally a safe place, children can be harmed at home or in the community.

06 Aug 2022... This resource explains the dangers of wild mushrooms in Australia, especially after autumn rain. It highlights where poisonous mushrooms grow, the risks to children and pets, symptoms of poisoning, and what to do in an emergency. It advises only eating mushrooms bought from supermarkets or greengrocers. If someone accidentally eats a wild mushroom, don’t wait for symptoms to start call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 and follow their advice. Anyone who becomes ill after eating a wild mushroom should seek urgent medical attention. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

22 Jul 2022... Social media platforms (like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram) are great for connecting with family and friends through messages, images and even videos. But there are also risks, like seeing harmful content, being treated badly, or being sent inappropriate messages.  This translated video and advice sheet can help parents and carers understand social media so they can: talk with their children about social media set up their online account use social media safely report problems.

22 Jul 2022... Online games can be lots of fun for your child while helping them learn and make friends. But there can be risks, like seeing violent content, being bullied, or being contacted by strangers. This translated video and advice sheet can help parents and carers keep young people safe when they are playing. It has information about: setting up games so they are safe making friends in games reporting issues in games. 

01 Apr 2019... Early and forced marriages are against the law in all States and Territories of Australia. It is also against the law to take someone to another country for an early or forced marriage.

01 Dec 2020... Families are the most important thing in children's lives. Keeping your family strong can help everyone adapt to a new life in Australia.

18 Jul 2023... Online bullying – or cyberbullying – is when someone online is mean or makes someone feel bad or upset, or even threatens them. It can happen to children on a social media site, online game, app, or other online services. This translated video and advice sheet can help parents and carers to support children if they are being bullied online, including how to: : recognise online bullying collect information about the bullying report online bullying.

30 Dec 2020... Dads in all communities and cultures are very important for families. There are many ways to be a dad. How dads do some things in Australia may be new to you.