Camden Council is stepping up its push for safer online habits, launching a new cyber security initiative aimed at helping residents better protect themselves in an increasingly digital world.
The program will deliver a mix of online and face-to-face training sessions alongside easy-to-understand educational resources, particularly designed for seniors, people with disability and residents from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Mayor of Camden Cr Therese Fedeli said the message was simple: stay alert online.
“There’s so much of our lives and information online these days, which is why it’s so important to stay safe and protected,” she said.
Drawing on trusted resources such as Act Now. Stay Secure., the campaign will roll out across Council social media, libraries, community facilities and local events.
A special focus will be placed on reaching CALD communities through a series of short online videos delivered in multiple languages, developed in partnership with Council’s Multicultural Reference Group to ensure the information is both culturally appropriate and accessible.
Throughout the campaign, residents will be encouraged to follow three key cyber safety steps: install software updates, enable multi-factor authentication and use strong, unique passphrases for every account.
The initiative will also help residents learn how to spot scams, avoid public Wi-Fi risks and protect personal data.
Urging locals to reflect on their online behaviour, Fedeli said, “We are really encouraging our residents to think about their behaviour online – how are your digital habits? What are your passwords looking like, have you changed them recently?”
The project is supported by the Australian Government through the Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grant program, with more information available via Camden Council’s website.
