Using Social Media Safely & Responsibly

What are some of the risks involved with using social media? (There is more than one answer).

• There are people online who have harmful intentions and who may try to contact me using social media

• I might learn about interesting things happening in different parts of the world

• I may compare myself to others and this can negatively affect my self-esteem

• I may experience cyberbullying

What is cyberbullying?

• Not wanting to use a digital device

• Ongoing harassment or aggression towards another person online

• Unwillingness to use a particular social media platform

• Not wanting to share a picture of your new haircut on Facebook

Which of these scenarios may be considered cyberbullying? (There is more than one answer).

• Sending a message to a friend from school on social media

• Posting an inappropriate photo of someone from school even when they asked you not to.

• Leaving a nasty comment on someone's Instagram photo.

• Sharing a photo of your new puppy to your Instagram story.

Who can I reach out to for support if I see something negative online, feel unsafe or experience cyberbullying?

• My parents

• My teacher

• A reliable organisation such as Kids Helpline

• All answers are correct

What are some things you can do to stay safe online? (There is more than one answer).

• Limit my friends list to people I know

• Adjust my privacy settings so that only people I know and trust can view my social media

• Post my physical address on my social media account

• Block, mute and unfriend people that make me feel unsafe or who are hurtful towards me