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Cybersafety
Townsville Citylibraries is committed to guiding the smart, safe, and responsible use of digital technology and support wellbeing outcomes for all members of our community.
Explore the below resources to help you stay safe online:
Act Now. Stay Secure.
The Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign is educating Australians on the simple cyber safe actions that everyone can take every day to protect themselves online.
The Act Now. Stay Secure. campaign is educating Australians on the simple cyber safe actions that everyone can take every day to protect themselves online.
Australian and Communications Media Authority (ACMA)
If you receive unwanted marketing texts or emails, there are actions you can take.
If you receive unwanted marketing texts or emails, there are actions you can take.
Australian Classification Board
The Australian Classification Board classifies films, computer games, and publications – providing consumer guidance, managing reviews and policy under the National Classification Scheme.
The Australian Classification Board classifies films, computer games, and publications – providing consumer guidance, managing reviews and policy under the National Classification Scheme.
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC)
The ACSC is a place where you can report cybercrime, including identity theft, online abuse, image abuse and online fraud.
The ACSC is a place where you can report cybercrime, including identity theft, online abuse, image abuse and online fraud.
Bullying. No Way!
Bullying. No Way! is an initiative of the Safe and Supportive School Communities Working Group, the site provides relevant information for parents, carers, teachers and children with information and ideas regarding what to do to stamp out bullying, including online.
Bullying. No Way! is an initiative of the Safe and Supportive School Communities Working Group, the site provides relevant information for parents, carers, teachers and children with information and ideas regarding what to do to stamp out bullying, including online.
eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner supports all Australians to have a safer experience online, understand online safety risks and where to go for help.
The eSafety Commissioner supports all Australians to have a safer experience online, understand online safety risks and where to go for help.
Have I Been Pwned?
Have I Been Pwned? is a website that allows Internet users to check whether their personal data has been compromised by data breaches.
Have I Been Pwned? is a website that allows Internet users to check whether their personal data has been compromised by data breaches.
Kids Helpline
The Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
The Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFCC)
Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFCC) is your source for information on child safety, wellbeing, online protection, reports, resources, and youth participation initiatives.
Queensland Family & Child Commission (QFCC) is your source for information on child safety, wellbeing, online protection, reports, resources, and youth participation initiatives.
Scamwatch
Run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Scamwatch provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
Run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Scamwatch provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
ThinkUKnow
ThinkUKnow Australia is an educational program led by the Australian Federal Police that aims to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
ThinkUKnow Australia is an educational program led by the Australian Federal Police that aims to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
Electrifying 80's
Join Paulini and Tim Campbell live at Townsville Civic Theatre with Electrifying 80s! This high-voltage show is packed with hits of the decade, neon-soaked nostalgia and enough energy to light up a dancefloor!
Mother's Day Memorial
Join us at Belgian Gardens Cemetery for a special memorial to remember those close to us that we have lost. The memorial is a free community event and open to all who seek to connect with others to remember their loved ones ahead of Mother's Day.
Anzac Day 2026
Join Townsville City Council this Anzac Day, in partnership with the Townsville and Thuringowa RSL sub-branches. Commemorative services and parades will be held at the Thuringowa Cenotaph, Riverway Precinct and Anzac Memorial Park, The Strand
Garrison - Exhibiting at Pinnacles Gallery
Featuring around 60 artworks by Douglas Green, Tim Page, George Gittoes, Jon Cattapan & more, this exhibition brings together historical & contemporary perspectives on conflict, service & resilience through works from the City of Townsville Art Collection.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
