PCYC NSW and the NSW Police Youth and Crime Prevention Command will be hosting free interactive presentations to keep Parkes' young people and families safe online as part of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, February 11.
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The presentations will be delivered by police to parents and young people across all 64 PCYC clubs, including PCYC Parkes, as part of the state-wide prevention initiative.
The local presentation - based on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) program ThinkUKnow, Australia's only nationally delivered crime prevention program - will be held on February 11 at PCYC Parkes at 7pm.
Everyone is welcome to attend, especially young people, parents, caregivers, grandparents, schools, and P&C committees.
The ThinkUKnow cyber safety program bridges the knowledge gap between adults and young people so that everyone has an understanding of the roles they play and what they can do if something goes wrong online.
"Cyber safety is a growing issue for young people, parents and the community," PCYC NSW CEO Dominic Teakle said.
"PCYC NSW works closely with young people and families across the state so we believe it is our responsibility to provide them with the information they need to combat issues around cyberbullying, sharing information online, especially images that may be compromising, and developing respectful and safe relationships.
"Through the many digital channels available these days we all have access to a virtually limitless world."
Mr Teakle said parents and young people should be aware of the risks associated with such access.
"For many young people online, interactions are as important as face-to-face ones. We want to empower them to manage their online relationships and develop safe and appropriate behaviour through open and honest discussions," he said.
The NSW Police Youth and Crime Prevention Command is sending this timely reminder to everyone planning to socialise or conduct transactions online.
"It is important to be cautious at all times. We urge all online users to have strong security measures in place, with a password containing letters, numbers and symbols and make sure all your software is up to date," said Acting Superintendent Mark Wall, Youth and Crime Prevention Command, NSW Police.
"Avoid giving out personal details when possible and ensure that you have a secure connection before conducting any online transactions.
"It is important to remind your friends and family that before posting images and information online, it is almost impossible to remove them."
Celebrated globally in 130 countries, Safer Internet Day is coordinated in Australia by the office of the eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant.
Internationally it is coordinated by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission and national Safer Internet Centres across Europe.
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