[LINK] Fwd: MR13-12: It’s more than a game, it’s your life’—ACMA supports Safer Internet Day 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[Antony Barry]

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> From: media at acma.gov.au
> Date: 7 February 2011 10:46:06 AM AEDT
> To: <tony at tony-barry.emu.id.au>
> Subject: MR13-12: It’s more than a game, it’s your life’—ACMA supports Safer Internet Day 2011 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
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> 7 February 2011 
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> It’s more than a game, it’s your life’—ACMA supports Safer Internet Day 2011 
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> With more Australians using social networking than ever before, staying safe online is the core message of tomorrow’s Safer Internet Day. Almost 9 million Australians accessed social networking sites from their home computers alone in June 2010, and up to 25% of these users were under the age of 18. 
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> The international Safer Internet Day, with its theme ‘It’s more than a game, it’s your life,’ is supported in Australia by the Australian Communications and Media Authority, as part of its Cybersmart program. 
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> Key messages for the day focus on digital reputation, protecting privacy, and online behaviour. 
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> ‘These are essential messages for young people. While many claim to know the risks of posting too much personal or inappropriate information online, they may not always translate that into safe online behaviour,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman. ‘Thinking about the consequences before posting on your social networking site may help to minimise negative experiences online. 
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> ‘The internet is increasingly important in our lives, especially among children and young adults,’ Mr Chapman added. ‘Safer Internet Day is in line with the government’s commitment to cybersafety education. It helps raise awareness about the safe and responsible use of online technologies.’ 
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> Safer Internet Day is observed in over sixty countries and recognised across Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. 
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> To mark Safer Internet Day, the ACMA has provided a suite of exciting tools and tips and is holding cybersafety educational activities in schools throughout Australia. The ACMA activities include: 
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> -a national Cybersmart Detectives activity for over to 1500 primary-school students 
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> -a national three day online forum for year 7 – 10 students covering key aspects of the day’s theme 
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> -lesson plans for teachers covering social networking and the importance of online etiquette 
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> Cybersmart Outreach presentations in schools and libraries. 
> The ACMA will be working with police, education authorities and non-government organisations across Australia to promote Safer Internet Day. 
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> For more information or to arrange an interview on Safer Internet Day activities, please contact: 
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> Greg Gebhart, Cybersmart Spokesperson: 0412 952 930 
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> Emma Rossi, Acting Media Manager on (02) 9334 7719, 0406 996 224, or media at acma.gov.au. 
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> Safer Internet Day 2011 is on 8 February. For information and resources visit www.cybersmart.gov.au/SID%202011.aspx 
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> The ACMA is Australia’s regulator for broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications. The ACMA’s strategic intent is to make communications and media work in Australia’s public interest. For more information: www.acma.gov.au. 
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