The Indigenous Governance Toolkit
The Indigenous Governance Toolkit is a great resource for remote community Indigenous organisations from Reconciliation Australia
Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner
The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner is a one-stop-shop for online safety. The Office provides Australians a range of up-to-date information and resources, coupled with a comprehensive complaints system to assist children who experience serious cyberbullying.
Apps and in-app purchases: a guide for consumers
This ACMA guide is for all consumers—those who are new to using apps, parents and children, and regular app users. It has information about understanding app basics, avoiding unintended purchases, getting refunds, dodging bill shock, and using apps safely for both children and adults.
Telstra - Indigenous Communities Hotline
Telstra have a service centre specifically for remote Indigenous community customers wanting assistance with connecting or maintaining their telephone services.
Freecall 1800 444 403
You can also contact them via their Facebook page or Twitter, which is helpful if you need to contact them outside of normal business hours.
Digital Business - Australian Government guide to getting online
Want to get your business or community organisation online, but don’t know where to start? Need some help with your transition to e-commerce? Or do you just want practical advice about the internet and what it means for your organisation?
The Digital Business website provides information that may assist you, with simple and practical tips on what your business or community organisation could be doing online and how you can do it.
Issues Surrounding Cyber-Safety for Indigenous Australia
Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety, June 2013
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is bullying that is done through the use of technology. For example, using the Internet, a mobile phone or a camera to hurt or embarrass someone. It can be shared widely with a lot of people quickly, which is why it is so dangerous and hurtful.
Stay Smart Online
The Australian Government providing cyber security information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.
The Australian ISP Directory
Information on choosing an Internet Service Provider by location. You can search using a local landline phone number and compare internet plans. There is also a news section, knowledge base and active discussion forums.
SpeedTest
Test your internet latency, download and upload speed at this website. There is also a free app available for mobile phones.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman
The TIO is a fast, free and fair dispute resolution service for small business and residential customers who have a complaint about their telephone or internet service in Australia. We are independent and do not take sides. Our goal is to settle disputes quickly in an objective and non-bureaucratic way.
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
The ACCC promotes competition and fair trade in the market place to benefit consumers, businesses and the community. It also regulates national infrastructure services. Its primary responsibility is to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with the Commonwealth competition, fair trading and consumer protection laws.
The ACCC have a mobile app available for iPhone and Android. Links on their homepage.
Repair, Replace, Refund - Problem Solver
You have the right to a repair, replacement or refund if your goods are faulty, unsafe, do not work or appear as they should. You have the right to a repair, compensation or refund, if the services you received are not right. Which remedy, and who gets to pick, depends on the problem.
Web app from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission
CyberSafety: An Interactive Guide To Staying Safe On The Internet
The Internet is without a doubt one of the best resources available to us. Unfortunately it's also extremely dangerous if you aren't aware of who and what lurks behind the scenes. Everyone should know how to be safe when surfing the web, but internet safety tips and tricks are spread out all over the web without a go-to resource. Since the majority of internet scam and virus victims are students and young people, Open Colleges is a perfect place to post the very first full guide to being safe on the internet.
Keeping kids safe - Children, mobiles and the internet
A great resource (from the UK) to help adults understand what kids do on their mobiles and the internet.
Should my child be on social media
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