Yarra supports online safety and is committed to sharing information to keep everyone safe online through the eSmart Libraries program.
Yarra Libraries is committed to raising awareness around online safety through its participation in the eSmart Libraries program.
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation and the Telstra Foundation formed a partnership in 2012 to develop and implement eSmart Libraries - one of Australia's most significant community cybersafety initiatives.
Here you can access resources on how to be safe, smart and responsible online.
Australian Cyber Security Centre
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) provides advice and information for families, business and government agencies on how to stay safe online.
They provide support for victims of cybercrimes such as online image abuse, online shopping fraud, romance fraud, identity theft, email compromise and ransomware.
Be Internet Awesome
To make the most of the Internet, kids need to be prepared to make smart decisions.
Be Internet Awesome teaches kids the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence. It also includes free downloads for teachers to help teach digital safety in the classroom.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media rates apps and websites in the same way as books and movies.
Each is given a traditional rating from G to R and a second rating based on educational value.
eSafety
The Australian Government's eSafety website provides advice on protecting children from online abuse, managing screen time and setting age-appropriate boundaries.
It also covers how to talk to your child about tricky subjects like sexting, pornography and video game violence.
Kids Help Line
Connecting with family and friends online can be fun and exciting, but it also comes with some risks.
Find out what these are and what you can do to stay safe online.
Scamwatch
Scamwatch is run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
They provide information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
The Little Black Book of Scams
A pocket-sized guide so you can spot, avoid, and protect yourself against scams, brought to you by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Copies are available to download in English, Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Think U Know
Learn about online safety for teenagers with Think U Know. It has information for parents and teenagers in areas like managing your digital reputation and making healthy online relationships.
eSmart
Discover more cyber and digital literacy on the eSmart website, developed by the Alannah & Madeline Foundation in partnership with Telstra Foundation.
Reporting online incidents
If you feel that you've become a victim of a cybercrime or are experiencing a cybersafety issue, our librarians can provide assistance or refer you to the appropriate agency.
If the matter is serious, the following list of contacts that may be useful:
Cybercrime
Are you the victim of a cybercrime? Report it here.
Cybercrimes can include online image abuse, online shopping fraud, romance fraud, identity theft, email compromise, internet fraud, ransomware or malware.
Internet banking fraud
Contact your bank for advice on whether to report in person to local Police.
Tax-related scams
Report tax-related scams to the Australian Taxation Office.
Online child exploitation
Report serious breaches of child safety to the Australian Federal Police via their online child protection form.
Spam
Report spams and unwanted calls or emails to the Australian Communications and Media Authority.