The Bare Facts is a campaign developed by rangatahi, Netsafe and Classification Office Te Mana Whakaatu about the risks of taking and sharing intimate images. Find out more about these new campaign now. What is The Bare Facts about? Sharing nudes is part of everyday life for many young people in Aotearoa, but not all…
Netsafe is participating in the Auckland University of Technology ‘Mana Tū, Mana ora – Take Control of Your Wellbeing’ event, to help us better connect with rangatahi. Already there’s been great discussion about how to maximise online opportunities safely – for study and socialising – and how Netsafe can help if things go wrong. The expo…
We have now said goodbye to our Youth Action Squad (YAS) interns after three months as part of the Netsafe team. Bhaj and Sarisha have upskilled on all things online safety and helped us to better connect to the rangatahi of Aotearoa. We’ve loved every minute that they were in the office and are really grateful…
WHAT IS THE YAS? The YAS provides opportunities for young people to improve skills in youth leadership, mentorship, public speaking, event planning and community action. They also have the opportunity to collaborate with local and international online safety experts. JOIN THE YAS If you have an interest in digital tech, coming up with solutions, meeting…
Netsafe’s Youth Action Squad (YAS) equips young people with the knowledge and skills to spark discussion, plan initiatives, lead activities and enact positive change around the online safety issues that affect them. The YAS are passionate young people aged between 14-20 who are driven to become online safety role models within their peer groups, schools…
Early in 2020, 35 secondary school students were welcomed and inducted into the Youth Action Squad (YAS), a cornerstone of Netsafe’s strategy to support young people. The kick-off event was a chance for new YAS members to get to know each other and participate in a wide range of online safety modules and interactive activities….
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