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Used inappropriately it is a constant concern for Cowra parents.
With this in mind Cowra PCYC is taking part in Safer Inernet Day next Tuesday, February 5.
Joining with Crime Prevention Command, Cowra PCYC is hosting a free interactive presentation which will be delivered by Police to parents and Cowra youth.
The presentations starts at 7pm.
Cowra PCYC manager Stewart Mead says space is limited so people should call him on 6341 2035 or 0439 441 886 to book a space.
If the presentation books out Mr Mead said the club will look to hold a further course.
The presentation, he said, is great for children in their early teens and also for parents wanting more information on parental controls.
The presentation will focus on the 2019 theme “Together for a better internet” which encourages individuals to create a better internet by developing four critical skills known as the 4R’s: Respect – Responsibility – Reasoning – Resilience.
“This issue is relevant for young people, parents and the community alike. PCYC sits at the heart of most NSW communities so we believe it is our responsibility to ensure we provide cyber education to empower young people to combat issues around cyberbullying, sharing information online particularly images that may be compromising, and developing respectful and safe relationships,” said Dominic Teakle, CEO, PCYC NSW.
“There is no doubt that technology has transformed our lives and while it has many benefits, there are those that use it for criminal and harmful purposes. It is critical to have open and honest discussions with young people about the internet, particularly social media use. This session is designed to educate our children with the right information so they can stay safe online and offline.”
The NSW Police Youth and Crime Prevention Command is sending this timely reminder to everyone planning to socialise or conduct transactions online.
“It is important to be cautious at all times. We urge all online users to have strong security measures in place, with a password containing letters, numbers and symbols and make sure all your software is up to date,” said Acting Superintendent Mark Wall, Youth and Crime Prevention Command, NSW Police.
"Avoid giving out personal details when possible and ensure that you have a secure connection before conducting any online transactions.”
"It is important to remind your friends and family that before posting images and information online, it is almost impossible to remove them."
Celebrated globally in 130 countries, Safer Internet Day is coordinated by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission, and national Safer Internet Centres across Europe.
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