Better Internet for Kids

The Green Pass in Austria includes verifiable proof ("certificates") that one has received a Corona vaccination ("Vaccination Certificate"), has a current negative Corona test ("Test Certificate") or has recovered has ("Test Certificate"), or has recovered from COVID-19 ("Recovery Certificate"). The Green Pass may be presented in digital or hard copy form.

Video conferencing is a good alternative to face-to-face meetings, and not just in times of pandemics. meetings. Online events create participation opportunities that are not tied to a specific location and can be be more accessible than on-site events, despite the initial technical hurdles. There are many reasons why people can't or don't want to participate in real-world events. want to: Health limitations, a long journey, the cost, but sometimes also a the desire for anonymity.

This info sheet gives an overview of the most important functions of the messenger service WhatsApp, relevant explanations of terms around messenger services and possible alternatives, which can be used to send text messages, photos, videos, documents and audio files from smartphone to smartphone and also make phone calls.

Already in its 3rd edition, the flyer "online hate" provides information on the legal background of punishable postings. This new edition takes into account the "Hate on the Net" legislative package that came into force in 2021. The Internet is a space where users can freely express their opinions. Regardless of this fundamental freedom of expression, however, there are also clear limits here; those of respectful interaction in the context of interpersonal communication on the Internet (netiquette) on the one hand, and those set by the legal framework on the other.

This article looks at some of the reasons why the internet is an important space for LGBT+ young people to explore their identity, feel part of a community, get help and guidance, change the world for the better, and to be represented and find positive role models. It also provides advice to parents and carers about how they can help LGBT+ young people stay safe online.

The handbook "Digitization and Climate" takes a closer look at the topic of environmental awareness in the digital world. It questions what the climate has to do with digital media and young people. The aim is to provide suggestions for conscious living in the area of tension between digitization and climate. It is important to know the connections between digitalization and climate and to be able to assess the consequences of one's own decisions and actions.

Young people are intensively concerned with their own image management, with how they are perceived by others. Social networks such as YouTube, Facebook and Instagram in particular, but also messengers such as WhatsApp and Snapchat, provide a stage for this. However, the self-portrayal of young people on the Internet is not always only positive. By emulating seemingly unattainable role models, feelings of inferiority and envy can also arise. Cyber bullying is also not atypical in this context.

This blog is a guide for parents and carers. It describes what Twitch is, why it's popular with young people, how it works, and what parents and carers need to know to help keep children safe while using Twitch. It includes advice from young people about what they think parents and carers need to know.

The Austrian awareness center Saferinternet.at inquires each year: Which social networks do young people in Austria use? Which platforms are trending, which get less important? The results are published with the Youth Internet Monitor (www.jugendinternetmonitor.at). The survey was conducted in November/December 2020 – after the second lockdown. Young people went to school and had more options to meet their friends. 400 young people between 11 and 17 years old were asked. The survey is representative of the younger generation of Austria.

We have prepared a leaflet for young people with useful tips on how to look after their health and wellbeing when using mobile phones and computers.
It is very important for young people to find the ideal balance between the advantages and disadvantages of technology. They should also know what to look for when searching for health information online.
At the moment, only the online version of this leaflet is available. The online version is disseminated through the Safe.si website and posted on Facebook and Instagram.