Because children deserve a safe digital world

Build skills with digital tools

Your child’s screen time doesn’t have to be just scrolling and viewing. Explore apps that can help them build skills.

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Balance screen time over school breaks

Screen time might pick up during school breaks, but there are things you can do to help your child feel balanced.

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Play Once Upon Online

Use Digital Matters stories over the school break to keep your child engaged independently or together.

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How we support children’s online safety

Find information and safety settings for your child’s devices and apps, along with guidance to tackle online issues they may face.

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Set up device safety settings

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Tackle online issues

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Choose age appropriate apps

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Talk about artificial intelligence

AI is all around children, so sharing your concerns, setting boundaries and talking about safety is vital to helping them navigate this and other new technologies.

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Use new tools together

If your child is curious about new tech like AI, use it together. Understand it together and show them how to use it appropriately and safely.

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Build your child's skills for the future

As children grow up in an increasingly tech-led world, it’s important to give them the skills to safely engage with it for their future careers and life goals.

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