The Internet can be fun, educational and rewarding. It’s a great tool for homework, and has increasing numbers of fantastic games and other sites for exciting and enjoyable playing. But just as other locations meant for fun and education can be dangerous to young...
There’s a lot that’s fun about growing up – greater freedom and the power that comes with that. But with power comes responsibility. In your case, that translates to you having to take more care for yourself in a greater number and range of situations. It’s not all...
Almost all young people don’t know a world without mobile phones. Often they’re initially provided to help parents and their kids alert each other about school pickups or sporting schedules – but then become a principal means of communication between young...
Social media is the interaction among people in which they create, share or exchange information and ideas in virtual communities and networks. It includes Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Research by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) shows...
Cyberbullying is using technology to deliberately and repeatedly bully someone. By reporting it, talking about it and supporting each other we can stop it. Cyberbullying can include: Abusive texts and emails Hurtful messages, images or videos Imitating others online...
We all know bullies, or at least people who sometimes demonstrate bullying behaviour. Psychologists say bullying is due to an ‘imbalance of power,’ with the individual or group deciding to demonstrate power through intimidating another individual or group. Bullying...
