Beacon Cyber Safety App
The Switched-on App for Parents & Carers
Keeping up with your child’s online world can feel overwhelming. Beacon helps parents and carers stay informed, confident and supported.
Developed by The Kids Institute Australia in partnership with Dolly’s Dream, Beacon is a free cyber safety app that provides practical, trusted guidance to help families navigate the digital world.
Built alongside parents, carers and online safety experts, including the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, Beacon reflects real-life challenges and offers advice you can rely on.
Confidently navigate your kid's digital behaviour and reduce harms we know are associated with being online.
How Beacon Supports Your Family
Flexible support to help families manage everyday online challenges
Up-to-date guidance
Regularly updated content that reflects changing apps and online risks, helping you build safe and responsible digital habits for your kids.
Trusted expertise
Content is informed by leading cyber safety specialists, including the eSafety Commisioner, ensuring advice is reliable and relevant.
A digital citizenship framework
Resources are structured to help children develop safe, respectful and responsible online behaviours over time.
Why Download Beacon
Beacon makes cyber safety simpler — putting the right information in your pocket, when you need it.
With Beacon, you can:
- Stay informed about emerging apps, trends and risks
- Feel more prepared for tricky conversations
- Access guidance that grows with your child
Free to download and easy to use, Beacon helps families feel more confident supporting kids online.
Susan, Parent
"I don't think there is an easier way to become more informed very quickly and make good evidence-based decisions on this are of life with kids."