Internet
Stay Smart Online
This site is designed to help home users and small businesses to stay smart online. It has simple advice on how to secure computers, transact and interact safely online and provides access to a range of information and resources including helpful top tips, fun quizzes, and guides.
CyberNetrix (13-16)
CyberNetrix is an Internet safety education program for secondary school aged students. It forms part of the NetAlert CyberSafe Schools program and contains interactive activities for children to use.
CyberQuoll (8-12)
CyberQuoll is an Internet safety program for primary schools. It forms part of NetAlert's CyberSafe Schools initiative and is designed to help children learn important Internet safety messages.
Cybersmart Kids Online
Cybersmart Kids Online - smart net surfing for kids and their grownups' features a range of material, including an updated website, brochures and posters providing tools and information for adults supervising children, and friendly tips for children to be Internet savvy.
E-Security
Ensuring security in cyberspace is a major issue in the uptake of electronic commerce and the development of the Internet for both business and individuals. Find links to Australian Government initiatives to improve online security.
e-Strategy Guide
The e-Strategy Guide is designed to help nonprofit organisations create their own useful presence on the web and make the most of ICT. An organisation's 'e-journey' begins by simply going online. Once there, you find possibilities for online business: promoting, fund-raising, transacting online. This site includes tips and information that suit your needs.
Internet
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is responsible for monitoring internet content, enforcing Australia's anti-spam law and making rules about accessing the internet via premium mobile phone services.
NetAlert - Protecting Australian Families Online
NetAlert is the Australian internet safety advisory body committed to providing a safe online environment for all families, especially children.
Netty's World (2-7)
NetAlert's children's website. Netty's World is designed for young children starting out on the Internet. It provides an interactive and safe environment for children to play in, whilst providing important messages about Internet safety.
OnSecure
OnSecure provides public access to resources and information for Internet users seeking advice about information security. This includes links to government agencies concerned with information security and other sites which provide information and guidance on e-security issues. OnSecure also has a private area, which is for government access only and will be used by authorised officers (such as security staff) in government agencies for the reporting of online information security incidents.
Spam - Junk Email & Messages
Contains information for consumers and businesses about compliance with the Spam Act, reducing the amount of spam you receive, boosting internet security, avoiding email scams, protecting children online, making a spam report or complaint and the steps the Australian government is taking to combat spam. Also links to the SpamMATTERS reporting system that allows users to simultaneously delete their spam and report it to ACMA with one click of their mouse.
When Buying over the Internet
Australian Customs Service page with information for Australian consumers buying goods over the Internet. Includes information on duties and taxes payable on imported goods.
Wise Up to IT (Youth)
Wise Up to IT explores the lives of four young people and their experiences on the Internet. Four situations. Four victims. Four stories. Many strategies. The website contains video footage for youth as well as other advice and resources.
