This episode tackles the critical issue of child safety in the digital age. We discuss the four main ways children are vulnerable to abuse online, how technology aids groomers, and the signs that a child may be at risk. The episode offers direct advice on teaching children protective behaviours and practical conversation starters to help parents talk about online safety effectively. Tune in for essential insights and tools to safeguard the young internet users in your life.

Join Trent Ray and six industry experts on the 'Digi-know Parents Podcast,' your essential guide to savvy digital parenting. Powered by the Cyber Safety Project, this series empowers parents, guardians, and grandparents to confidently navigate the digital realm with their children. Get real-world insights and strategies each episode for creating a safe, smart, and connected tech environment for your family. Knowledge isn't just power—it's the pathway to connecting with our digital-age kids. Tune in and become empowered, one byte-sized conversation at a time.

Every action online has a trail. It becomes part of our digital footprint. In this episode, Sam and Trent unpack the concept of 'posting is permanent' and discuss how what we text, comment, post and share online impacts our integrity.

We're only human, sometimes we can make mistakes. If you need assistance with having images removed from online platforms visit esafety.gov.au.

The online world can know a lot about you based on what you knowingly share. As digital citizens we must protect our identities by being conscious about what we share and who with. In this episode, Sam and Trent, will help you as a family clearly define your family and personal information with an opportunity to chat about your personal information protocols.

For advice about how to protect your personal and secure information visit Protect Your Personal Data - Cyber Safety Project

Statistics in this episode sourced from https://www.abs.gov.au

We all want to stay safe when we connect and play online, but as digital citizens we have to be on our toes. Cyber criminals are always crafting new ways to try trick or scam us. In this episode, Sam and Trent share their own personal experiences with managing scams in their daily digital use.

There's nothing more frustrating that notifications taking our focus and drawing us into our favourite apps and games. In this episode Sam & Trent talk about the privacy and wellbeing settings that we can take control of our cyber safety and digital balance. 

We know the online world is awesome, but for many people it isn't always sunshine and rainbows. Negative comments, trolls, exclusion and cyberbullying are some of experiences digital citizens can go through and at times it can come out of nowhere. While these experiences are far from enjoyable, knowledge is power and therefore knowing where we can go for support and help, and who we can talk to can be the first step in dealing with these cyber abuse.

Help Seeking Resources:

Youth Law Australia: yla.gov.au

eSafety Commissioner: esafety.gov.au

Kids Helpline: kidshelpline.com.au & 1800 55 1800

Scamwatch: scamwatch.gov.au

Cyber Safety Project: cybersafetyproject.com.au/blogs

There is no denying it, the internet is incredible and affords us some amazing opportunities with how we live, learn, connect and play. However, with anything that is wonderful there are challenges and risk, and the internet is no different. Which raises the question… Why isn't it always safe online?

Sam and Trent discuss the fact that it actually comes down to the people we may encounter online that can make going online unsafe. 

Learn more about the the Cyber Safety Project and how to faciliate more conversations with yoyr children via our Families Workshop at families.cybersafetyproject.com.au

Welcome to the Cyber Safety Project Podcast - DigiKnow Series! Get to know Sam Macaulay and Trent Ray as they introduce themselves and outline how families can use this family friendly Podcast to start the chat about crucial cyber safety and wellbeing topics.

 The DigiKnow series is designed to be listened to by the whole family, to spark important conversations between young people and their trusted adults about real and relevant experiences we all go through online!

Learn more about the the Cyber Safety Project and our Families Workshop at families.cybersafetyproject.com.au