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‘For my safety’

This research by the office of the eSafety Commissioner explores experiences of technology-facilitated abuse among women living with intellectual or cognitive…

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Choosing the Right Internet Plan For You

Choosing an internet plan can be confusing. There is a lot of information around, so what are the important bits, the not so important bits and how can you com…

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Digital Help

Recently the digital divide became more apparent than ever. During COVID-19 restrictions, the guidelines requiring people to stay at home meant that undertakin…

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Domestic and Family Violence - helping a friend in need.

Chances are, very sadly, we all know of someone who is living with violence and or abuse. And, we know that with Covid-19 restrictions, more than likely they a…

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Dr Google - should you trust it?

When one in 20 Google searches are health-related, it is no surprise that Google has created “Dr Google” health cards, vetted by a team of “medical doctors”. B…

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Online meetings and supporting inclusive practices

An increase in online meet-ups has some people wondering what the "rules" are. Are they the same as a face-to-face meeting? Here we discuss what makes best pra…

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Scams: How to Protect Yourself

With the use of phones and the internet on the rise, scammers are finding new and novel ways to trick and exploit people. Whether it's your money or your ident…

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Screen time for kids with disability.

Remote learning, learning from home, school-at-home, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and general adaptions to learning during COVID-19. How much screen time is to…

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Shopping safely online in the COVID-19 crisis

While we are all at home more because of COVID-19, people are beginning to make more of their purchases online. Some people are not confident when making purch…

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Staying Safe Online - The eSafety Commission

Reports of cyberbullying and digital domestic abuse and their effects appear in the media on an all too regular basis. Bullying may range from minor to the ext…

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Support with Phone and Internet Complaints

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) has announced extra support with urgent complaints about telecommunications. This support is for vulnerable and…

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Tech Savvy Seniors

Tech Savvy Seniors delivers low-cost digital literacy training to seniors so they can develop the skills and confidence to access information and services onli…

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The New Armchair Travellers

Armchair travel has existed for centuries. In the wake of COVID-19, the concept is taking on a fresh direction. Digital travel is the new way to ramble the wor…

Top 10 Tips for Staying Safe Online

Follow these ten 10 to help you to stay safe online.

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Top Tips to finding an online group

Support groups and social groups can be a fun way to meet with people who have similar interests as you. So how do you find …