Scams, screens and safety: Netsafe’s mission to keep kids safe online - CSW 2024

In this episode of Together, Safeguarding Children consultant Jessica McQuoid, and guest Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, explore the evolving landscape of online safety for children and young people. They discuss Netsafe's growth and its critical role in protecting New Zealanders from online harm, with a particular focus on scams targeting youth. The conversation underscores the importance of family involvement in digital safety, offering practical tools and resources to help manage online risks. They also introduce Netsafe's Innovate for Impact Fund, designed to further develop safety tools and programs.

Online safety is one of the most critical and challenging issues for protecting our children and young people in today’s digital world.

In this episode of Together, we talk to Brent Carey, CEO of Netsafe, to explore the evolving landscape of online safety for children and young people.

Topics include:

• Netsafe's Role in Online Safety: Netsafe has evolved into New Zealand's leading online safety organisation, providing a range of resources and support for different age groups, from children to seniors.
• Scams Targeting Youth: The episode highlights the growing concern of scams targeting young people, especially on platforms like Facebook Marketplace, and the regional efforts being made to combat this issue.
• Empowering Families: Netsafe emphasises the importance of family discussions around online safety, advocating for social media plans and utilising family safety centres on platforms to protect young users.
• Innovate for Impact Fund: Netsafe has launched an Innovate for Impact Fund to develop more educational tools and programs, with significant initial support already raised to further their mission.
• Practical Next Steps: Listeners are encouraged to explore Netsafe's resources, such as social media planning tools and reporting mechanisms, to stay informed and proactive in managing online safety.

And more.

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