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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 you to check whether your personal data has been compromised by data breaches.
Have I Been Pwned? is a website that allows you to check whether your 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.
Mayor's Christmas Appeal
Locals Helping Locals - Give the gift of giving this Christmas! Together, we can help local families doing it tough this festive season. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference right here in Townsville.
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Morning Melodies: Townsville's Got Talent
Townsville’s Got Talent returns for a special Morning Melodies performance at the Townsville Civic Theatre. Celebrating local performers across music, dance and theatre, the concert promises a diverse program filled with passion, creativity and entertainment.
Supersize your recycling bin
Running out of room in your yellow lid recycling bin before collection day? It might be time to supersize! To celebrate National Recycling Week, Council is waiving the usual upgrade fee for the first 100 eligible applicants. Click to apply.
Garage Sale Trail
Garage Sale Trail returns to Townsville over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026. Hundreds of locals will join together for one last national celebration of buying and selling secondhand. Register now!
