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Young ambassadors keep researchers on their toes

Flat out trying hard to keep up with the ever-changing threats from cyberbullying, The Kids Research Institute Australia counts itself fortunate to have youth on its side.

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Video: Top 10 tips for cyber safety

Do you want to know how to protect your kids online? The Kids Research Institute Australia's Professor Donna Cross outlines her top ten tips for cyber safety in this video.

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Internet and gaming use linked to serious mental health disorders in young people

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have found a strong link between excessive internet use and increased levels of psychological distress, including suicidal t

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Cybersafety

Even in the safety of their home, there are many risky places a child or teenager can visit online. This can be due to the content they see, who they come into contact with, and personal information they share.

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Iconic partnership to bolster parents in cyber safety battle

Bankwest and The Kids Research Institute Australia have announced a new partnership, bringing together two iconic Western Australian organisations to support parents in their cyber safety battle.

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Dolly’s Dream and The Kids Research Institute Australia launch new partnership with free cyber safety app, Beacon

Anti-bullying organisation Dolly’s Dream has partnered with The Kids Research Institute Australia to get Beacon, the free cyber safety app, into the hands of parents and carers across the nation.

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Adolescent perceptions of bystanders’ responses to cyberbullying

This study explored the perceptions of, and key influences on, adolescent bystanders who witness cyberbullying

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Encouraging the positive use of technology through community engagement

This study utilises a community-level approach to develop resources to encourage cybersafety and a positive transition from primary to secondary school

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Using online environments to build school staff capacity to address student wellbeing

Teachers and school executive teams are often required to address health and wellbeing issues affecting students' learning

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If it’s about me, why do it without me? Genuine student engagement in school cyberbullying education

This study reports on a three-year group randomized controlled trial, the Cyber Friendly Schools Project (CFSP), aimed to reduce cyberbullying among grade 8...