A new cyber safety website for parents and their children will be launched across the Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle this week.
Developed by the Catholic Schools Office's Learning Technology Team, the site will provide information, links and resources to help keep parents and their children cyber-savvy.
The site is aimed at providing a one-stop central access point for information on a range of issues including social media sites, stranger danger, cyber bullying, unwelcome websites and unlawful behaviour.
It will also feature videos and step-by-step instructions on preventative measures such as how to set up Internet filters on a home computer.
CSO Parent Liaison Officer Linda McNeil says parents should embrace the the Internet, but also be aware of the risks associated with its use.
"It's no good trying to cut your child off from social networking and just avoid it altogether because today that is their lifeblood.
"You do need to learn how to monitor it, control it and regulate it in your own home."
The website can be found here.
