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COMPETITION TIME 🔊![]()
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February 9, 2021 marked the 18th edition of Safer Internet Day!![]()
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This year’s theme was together for a better internet reminding us all that we need to band together to help make the internet a safer and better place for everyone.![]()
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Because we are HUGE advocates for safe spaces (especially online ones because WhyNot lives on the internet) we want to celebrate with you!![]()
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The Get Comfortable Online competition is calling for all types of creative submissions from young people aged 18 to 30 addressing the topic of your online world.![]()
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To help get the ideas flowing we have come up with some possible issues you can focus on:![]()
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•How you stay safe online![]()
•Cyberbullying![]()
•Online experiences that you have had that make you feel uncomfortable or unsafe![]()
•Your story into the online space (when you set up Facebook, Instagram, that myspace account you’re not sure is still activate)![]()
•The comparison between your parental restrictions as an oldest child compared to your younger siblings – or vice versa![]()
•The pressure you feel to act the same way as others online (e-pressure)![]()
•Why is e-safety important![]()
•Catfishing, identity theft, privacy etc.![]()
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As mentioned, the competition winner will receive $300 cash payment and two runners-up will also be selected to receive $200 each. All submissions will be published on the WhyNot platform.![]()
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All entries must be received by 6pm on Friday, 19 March 2021 (AEDT) and entry is restricted to one per person.![]()
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To find our more and submit head to www.whynot.org.au/get-comfortable-online-competition/