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Two-thirds of children interact daily online with people they don't know despite grooming fears

A new research report released by Western Sydney University and Save the Children has revealed more than 6 in 10 children with access to the internet interact with "unknown others" daily despite concerns about online grooming, highlighting children's demands for better online protection.

The report, "Protecting Children from Online Grooming," was written by the Young and Resilient Research Center at Western Sydney University.

Professor Amanda Third, Co-Director of the Young and Resilient Research Center, said keeping children safe from online grooming requires a whole-of-community approach, with governments, NGOs, technology platforms, teachers, parents, caregivers, and children themselves all having an important role to play.

"Children and young people are finding their own ways to tackle this issue and devise solutions, but they are also calling on us to help equip them and their caregivers with the skills and knowledge needed to be able to safely navigate these rapidly evolving digital environments," said Professor Third.

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