Netsafe and Spectrum Care have written 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. Romance scams: plain language guide Finding friends online can be fun. Sometimes, that friendship can turn to love. Sadly, some people…
Netsafe is often asked about gaming and the best ways whānau can support tamariki to navigate the challenges they may encounter. The Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit has been produced in response. It follows the seven step framework of Netsafe’s Online Safety Parent Toolkit – but with a specific focus on gaming. Eighty percent of children…
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…
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…
We’ve worked with Spectrum Care to create this plain language guide to having a happy time online. It offers advice for people with an intellectual disability, and those who support them. You can find our other plain language guides here. 5 tips to be happy online: plain language guide 1. Korero with whānau ōu hoa…
This is step one of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Understand gaming Learn about the risks, challenges and opportunities your child may encounter when gaming online. Children in Aotearoa New Zealand play online for an average 84 minutes each day. The primary reason they play…
This is step two of our Online Gaming Whānau Toolkit. You can find all other steps as accessible web content here. Learn about your child’s gaming The most effective way to find out is to ask. Nothing beats an open and honest kōrero. It’s important you understand your child’s gaming activities and experiences and ones they…
