While technology has many upsides, eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant says that negative experiences are also common.
Image-based abuse is the sharing of intimate photos without the consent of those pictured.
It's something that many parents might not be familiar with. Parents might also be worried about strangers contacting their children online.
Kids Helpline Counsellor Belinda Beaumont says that cyberbullying is also a serious issue.
Your children will most probably have some kind of negative experience online at some point, so the first thing to do before it happens is to open a discussion and let them know you're there for them.
As a parent, Belinda Beaumont knows it's tempting to ban all social media and online gaming, but she says it's not the solution.
What you can do, especially for younger children, is to use parental controls on your devices to help monitor or limit what they're accessing online, deliberately or accidentally.
Jane French is the executive director at Child Wise, an organisation focused on child safety.
She says it's important to talk with your children and set boundaries around the use of social media and devices.
If your younger children have older siblings who understand the importance of online safety, involve them in the conversation.
Another way to engage with your child is to play a video game with or download an app they're using.
You'll have a better understanding of how the game or app works, and it's an occasion to chat.
But despite taking these precautions, your child might still get in trouble.
If it happens, Jane French recommends staying calm.
If your child is a victim of cyberbullying or image-based abuse, Julie Inman Grant explains that you can report it online via the eSafety commissioner website, at esafety.gov.au.
The eSafety commissioner website, esafety.gov.au, is also a great place to find information about online safety and tips to start a discussion with your child, available in multiple languages.
You can also download the CyberParent app, available in 17 different languages.
These resources will be helpful says Julie Inman Grant.
Online safety is featured in SBS’s new four part drama series The Hunting exploring how teenagers traverse the complexities of relationships, identity and sexuality via technology. Premieres on Thursday, 1st of August at 8.30pm on SBS and On Demand.
