Video resources
Below we've produced some short 'how-to' videos to help communicate some essential online safety information in an easily accessible format.
Find out how you can stay safe online with resources and advice designed specifically for older adults, supported by Chorus.
Last Updated23/08/2024
‘Silver surfers’ are the fastest-growing group of online users and whether you’re newly exploring the online world, or are more experienced, it can be tricky to navigate all the information and emerging technology safely.
Supported by Chorus, Netsafe has created a range of handy resources designed with older adults in mind. You might know it all already, which is great! But, it’s always worth brushing up on digital safety and security, to give you peace of mind when online.
Get Set Up For Safety
Learn the basics of social media platforms and how to adjust privacy and security settings to socialise online safely.
Whether you’re new to social media or more experienced, this resource will help you stay safe so you can get the most out of your connections online.
Read or print this resource to learn about social media essentials, messaging platforms and online dating advice.
Get Set Up For Safety
If you’re new to smartphones and tablets or have a new device, you can adjust a variety of settings to suit you. Customising it will make it easier and more enjoyable to use.
Read or print this resource to learn about the following topics:
- Accessibility
- Installing apps
- Notifications
- Cloud storage
Get Set Up For Safety
Banking and shopping online is incredibly convenient. You can book a trip, order your groceries, pay bills and transfer money using your phone, tablet or computer, without leaving the house. But you also need to be careful about who you’re buying from and the information you’re giving out.
Set up safer online shopping and banking practices.
Read or print this resource to learn about:
- Safer online banking
- Safer online shopping
- Safer investing – avoiding investment scams
- Check for red flags and take action with SCAMS
- What to do when things go wrong.
Get Set Up For Safety
Set up your devices (phones, tablets, PC’s, etc.) for safety, to give you peace of mind when online.
Discover your settings and learn how to change them to enhance your privacy and security.
Read or print this resource to learn about the following topics, including a checklist:
- Set up a strong, unique password
- Use two-factor authentication
- Your device settings
- Your app settings
- Your software
- Your web browser settings
Get Set Up For Safety
A scam is a made-up story to trick people out of money or steal their information. If we can equip more people with the awareness and tools they need, scammers won’t be able to steal from them.
Read or print this resource to learn about SCAMS.
- Surprise
- Control
- Access
- Money
- Stop and seek support
Practice SCAMS
Get Set Up For Safety
Stay up-to-date with digital terms using Netsafe’s glossary which explains common phrases or words often used in online safety and cybersecurity advice.
The glossary is designed to be used alongside the other Get Set Up for Safety resources.
Read or print this resource to easily reference the language used in the Get Set Up For Safety resources.
All the Get Set Up For Safety resources are also available in Te Reo Māori.
Use the links to the right to download the resources to read online or print out at home.
Request hard copies
Charities and public organisations can request printed copies of these pamphlets (based on funding and availability).
Below we've produced some short 'how-to' videos to help communicate some essential online safety information in an easily accessible format.