We have worked with Spectrum Care to create this plain language romance scams guide. It offers advice for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. You can read our other plain language guides here. Online shopping You can buy things from a business online in an online shop. You can also buy things…
Sexting is the name given to the act of sending or receiving nude images, videos or texts and also covers underwear and sexual content. We’ve put together some of the most commonly asked questions to help you understand the risks and options available. WHAT ARE THE RISKS WITH SEXTING? Once you share an image with…
Mahuru Māori (27 August–26 September) this year challenges individuals and groups to set and achieve reo Māori goals for the entire month from greeting everyone in te reo Māori to speaking solely in te reo Māori. For Te Wiki o te Reo Māori we are creating more translated resources to help our staff communicate confidently….
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create plain language online safety guides for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. Here is advice on how to have happy online relationships and friendships, and what to do if something goes wrong. Plain language guide: online relationships Some people you talk to online will end…
People in New Zealand are losing millions of dollars to scammers each year – and this is just the figures reported to Netsafe so the actual figure is likely much higher. There are often similar characteristics to most scams so we’ve put our advice together to help you. Netsafe’s Guide to Scam Spotting An online scam…
To help you protect your privacy on Snapchat, we’ve put together some helpful information on Snapchat’s features. You can find more information about privacy, security and safety on Snapchat’s help centre. PRIVACY ON SNAPCHAT Your Snapchat username: The username you select for use on Snapchat is always visible to other people on Snapchat – however you do…
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create plain language online safety guides and resources for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. People us the internet in different ways and these guides will help them stay safe. These resources have been developed to be clear and simple, using plain language. They can…
The internet can open up the world for someone with an intellectual disability. It can make communication easier, help access advice and information and create online communities. Sadly, the internet also has a dark side. We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create plain language online safety guides for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support…
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create plain language online safety guides for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. Here is advice on how to get help if something happens online that upsets you or makes you feel uncomfortable. Plain language: Where to get help guide. Most of the time, the people…
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create this plain language online bullying guide. It offers advice for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. Read our other plain language guides here. Plain language online bullying guide Bullying is when someone says or does something unkind or unsafe to someone else. When bullying…
