The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have taken their cyber safety program, ThinkUKnow to regional NSW and Victoria to educate communities about how to keep young people safe in online environments.
The AFP will be conducting regional forums in Griffith, Wagga, Albury and Moama in NSW, and Mildura and Shepparton in Victoria.
Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security, Angus Taylor said cyber safety and security was an issue for all Australians no matter where they were, and the roadshow sought to give regional people access to the ThinkUKnow program.
“The ThinkUKnow forums will address the challenges the internet presents to the Australian community, including our law enforcement Agencies, and aims to empower parents and teachers with solutions,” Mr Taylor said.
“These issues range from cyberbullying and online grooming to inappropriate content, to other potential illegal behaviour.”
Assistant Police Commissioner, Deb Platz said the roadshow was an example of the AFP using the strength within communities to prevent crime.
“While law enforcement agencies are becoming more and more advanced in preventing crime online, we know that one of the most effective ways to keep young people safe is through education,” Assistant Commissioner Platz said.
“This means encouraging conversations about cyber safety over the dinner table, letting parents and teachers know the warning signs to look out for, as well as where they can go for support and to report.”
She said the ThinkUKnow roadshow will run until 3 May.
