With an increasing number of reports to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation involving younger victims, it’s never too early to start learning about basic online safety concepts.
The ThinkUKnow Australia program is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Datacom and Microsoft Australia which focuses on developing resources for children, young people, educators, parents and carers about staying safe online and preventing online child sexual exploitation.
The in-school presentations are delivered by local police officers to build positive engagement between children, young people and police, while equipping students with the knowledge and skills to be able to take actionable steps to maintain their safety at all times.
These student presentations are available for Prep to Year 12 and are tailored specifically to the current topical issues each age group might face online.
Presentations generally run for 30 to 40 minutes and the recommended group size is a maximum of 60 participants.
If this is something your school may be interested in for 2022 please contact your local District Crime Prevention Officer at DCPC.Bundaberg@police.qld.gov.au.