{"id":48679,"date":"2026-02-05T16:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T05:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=48679"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:06:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T23:06:26","slug":"safer-internet-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/safer-internet-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Safer Internet Day and staying safe online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Content note: The following article&nbsp;contains&nbsp;sensitive content, including themes of sexual harm. This may be distressing for some people. Visit&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/safer-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Safer Community<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Wellbeing Services<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;to seek support as needed.<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In an emergency call Triple Zero: 000 (0 000 on&nbsp;University&nbsp;phones) and if on campus also call Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 (x2222 from&nbsp;University&nbsp;phones)<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>From social media and streaming&nbsp;to group conversations and studying, being online is a part of everyday student life. While digital spaces can be&nbsp;great for fostering connections, technology can also be misused in ways&nbsp;that are harmful.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/newsroom\/whats-on\/sid\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/newsroom\/whats-on\/safer-internet-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safer Internet Day<\/a><\/strong> <strong>(Tuesday 10 February 2026)<\/strong> is a chance to pause and reflect, to&nbsp;think about&nbsp;how we use&nbsp;online&nbsp;spaces, to educate ourselves about internet safety and to promote safe and respectful online experiences for everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is tech-facilitated abuse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech-facilitated abuse&nbsp;is when technology is used to harass, threaten, stalk, pressure or embarrass someone. This can include repeated unwanted messages, being&nbsp;monitored&nbsp;online, pressure to share images, or the misuse or threat of sharing private content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when it happens online, this kind of&nbsp;behaviour&nbsp;can have a serious and significant impact on wellbeing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did you know that there are Online Safety Laws in Australia?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.infrastructure.gov.au\/media-technology-communications\/internet\/online-safety\/current-legislation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Online Safety Act (2021)<\/a>&nbsp;gives the&nbsp;eSafety&nbsp;Commission the authority to protect Australians from online harms, hold service providers accountable for user safety and promote more positive digital spaces.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSafety<\/a>&nbsp;encourages everyone to take simple but impactful actions to make the internet a safer, more positive place.&nbsp;They have produced a toolkit for&nbsp;tertiary&nbsp;students to use and you can access the toolkit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/educators\/tertiary-hub\/students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Staying safe online \u2013 The&nbsp;eSafety&nbsp;Commissioner&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the E-safety&nbsp;Comissioner\u2019s&nbsp;role is to promote safe and positive online experiences. Make sure you think before you engage, set boundaries on tagging, check your privacy settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a look&nbsp;at e-safety\u2019s detailed advice for\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/key-topics\/staying-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">staying safe online.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For navigating particular social platforms safely, check out the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/key-topics\/esafety-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-safety guide<\/a> for further advice and information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our five quick tips for a safer internet:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Always question what&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;reading or watching&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Is it reliable? What is its intent? How am I feeling? Should I seek help?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protect your data<\/strong><br><br>Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and check your privacy settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Report harmful content<\/strong><br><br>If something&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;feel right, block it or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/report\/how-to-report-serious-online-abuse-illegal-restricted-content\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/report\/how-to-report-serious-online-abuse-illegal-restricted-content\">report it<\/a>. Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/report\/what-you-can-report-to-esafety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">what you can report to eSafety<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be&nbsp;Safe. Be&nbsp;Respectful&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>Treat others online the way you would like to be treated. Be kind,&nbsp;respectful&nbsp;and safe.&nbsp;Do you know someone being bullied online?&nbsp;There are heaps of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/key-topics\/staying-safe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ways you can act<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/key-topics\/esafety-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eSafety Guide<\/a>&nbsp;to find out&nbsp;more.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed,&nbsp;look out&nbsp;for one another and help create a safer digital community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">La Trobe resources and supports&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If something online&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;feel right,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;important to know that&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;not your fault. La Trobe strongly condemns harmful&nbsp;behaviour.&nbsp;Know that support is available if you need it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/programs-and-events\/campaigns\/safe-and-respected\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/programs-and-events\/campaigns\/safe-and-respected\">Safe and Respected at La Trobe<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is a university-wide campaign that raises awareness about sexual harm and accessible support options. The campaign&nbsp;includes content on online sexual harm. You can find out more&nbsp;about the campaign&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/programs-and-events\/campaigns\/safe-and-respected\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;see&nbsp;it on campus and online&nbsp;in&nbsp;March&nbsp;and July&nbsp;this year.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/safer-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>La Trobe\u2019s Safer Community Service<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is a free and confidential support service for all La Trobe students and staff. If you&nbsp;witness&nbsp;or experience inappropriate, threatening or concerning&nbsp;behaviour, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/safer-community\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Safer Community website<\/a>.&nbsp;You can fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/latrobe-advocate.symplicity.com\/public_report\/index.php\/pid109710?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report a concern form<\/a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;contact Safer Community anonymously.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Trobe\u2019s Wellbeing Services<\/a>, including Student Wellbeing Connect.&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out-of-hours mental health and wellbeing support can be accessed anytime 24 hours a day by calling 1300 146 307 or texting 0488 884 100.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/programs-and-events\/campaigns\/academic-freedom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FERG Campaign<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0at La Trobe University<\/strong><br><br>The FERG campaign at La Trobe University supports freedom of expression while promoting respectful and responsible\u00a0behaviour\u00a0online.\u00a0<br><br>La Trobe University strongly condemns online\u00a0behaviour\u00a0that is not respectful. Online\u00a0behaviour\u00a0must never involve\u00a0harm, abuse,\u00a0intimidation\u00a0or misuse of information, such\u00a0as\u00a0unauthorised\u00a0access to student data or academic materials.<br><br>To understand your rights and what you can do if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0facing online harm or abuse, learn more about the campaign\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/programs-and-events\/campaigns\/academic-freedom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External support&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800respect.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1800 RESPECT<\/a>: National sexual assault, domestic, family violence counselling service.\u202fTel: 1800 737 732\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esafety.gov.au\/report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESafety Commissioner<\/a>: A national service to report and respond to online abuse or illegal and restricted content.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casacv.org.au\/referral-forms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASACV<\/a>: Counselling,&nbsp;advocacy&nbsp;and support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, (past or recent). Located in Bendigo, a counsellor also visits Bendigo campus fortnightly for student appointments and can be accessed via Wellbeing Services or CASACV.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.austin.org.au\/contact-northern-casa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NCASA<\/a>: 03 9496 2369, Counselling,&nbsp;advocacy&nbsp;and support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, (past or recent). Located in Heidelberg, a counsellor also visits the Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus weekly for student appointments and can be accessed through Wellbeing Services or NCASA.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sacl.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sexual Assault Crisis Line<\/a>: Provide crisis response, support and advocacy for people who have experienced Sexual violence.\u202fAfter Hours Tel: 1800 806 292.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.djirra.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Djirra<\/strong><\/a>:&nbsp;\u202fDjirra&nbsp;is a place where culture is shared and celebrated, and where practical support is available to Aboriginal people who are currently experiencing family violence or have in the past.&nbsp;\u202fTel: 1800 105 3030\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.13yarn.org.au\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18701677403&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADQo_xrvogMy_XMILqUQOtr4jyE2T&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNKKOiBBpC2x2BE-jIzf9oT00jEJohnQoQKM-_2elNM8fFGBMN9KfYoaAiFaEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">13Yarn<\/a>:&nbsp;Thirteen YARN is the first national crisis line for mob needing support, offering 24\/7 confidential yarning with Lifeline-trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters. It provides a culturally safe, non-judgemental space to talk about worries, needs, or concerns. Tel: 13 92 76&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800respect.org.au\/daisy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daisy app<\/a>: Connecting women who are experiencing or have experienced sexual assault, and domestic and family violence to services in their state and the local area.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\u202f<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qlife.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>QLife<\/strong><\/a>:\u202fCounselling for LGBTIQ people, by LGBTIQ people.\u202fTel: 1800 184 527\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mensline.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Men\u2019s Line<\/a>: Free professional 24\/7 telephone counselling support for men with concerns about mental health, anger management, family violence (using and experiencing), addiction, relationships, stress, and wellbeing.\u202fTel: 1300 78\u202f99 78&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content note: The following article&nbsp;contains&nbsp;sensitive content, including themes of sexual harm. 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