The internet is new and exciting, but it can also be a scary place. Online safety and security will be the number one priority for one community group next week.
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PCYC groups across the state have partnered with NSW Police to give free the seminars.
Griffith PCYC Club Manager Chris McGregor says knowledge is power.
“We’re all about empowering young people and we want to do this by highlighting an important issue in our community,” he said.
“Social media is a whole new world and it’s important to get the message out there.”
The free forum will cover a range of topics including online grooming, cyber-bullying, privacy settings and content and respectful online relationships. Mr McGregor said it also aims to provide resources to those in need.
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Mr McGregor says everyone is welcome to attend.
“It’s a program for everyone – whether you’re a parent, young person or simply curious to know more. Everyone is invited.”
Youth and Crime Prevention Commander, Superintendent David Roptell, said he hoped the community would take up the opportunity to attend the informative sessions.
“While the internet can be a fun and educational place, we want families to be aware of the dangers that sharing information online could potentially bring,” he said.
“Anyone can be a victim of cyber-bullying because it doesn’t discriminate and the anonymous nature of the online environment makes it easy to target people. We want to give people the tools to safeguard themselves and their loved ones.”
The free information session will be held on Tuesday, February 6 at 7pm at Griffith PCYC on Olympic street.
