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CALLS FOR PARENTS TO MONITOR THEIR CHILD’S ONLINE PRESENCE

Calls are growing louder for parents to monitor children’s online activity, as new data shows unwanted contact – and sadly, abuse has increased during the pandemic.

More kids are spending time on the web in lockdown – seeing a 90 per cent jump in reports to the eSafety Commissioner.

Experts say, just like a public playground – little ones need supervision.

The call comes as National Child Safety Week ramps up.

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Jessica Worboys

Jessica Worboys is a reporter for NBN News in Tamworth. She has previously worked in the newspaper industry and graduated from the University of Newcastle with a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism).

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