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'Kiwi Commons' is an Internet safety advocacy that focuses on Cyberbullying, Privacy, Social Media, Predators & Exploitation, Gaming & Addiction, and Internet. They provide the most up-to-date news, guides, and multimedia to concerned parents and educators. As well, they offer an expert panel and work closely with members of local communities, including police, educators and organizations. Thier site focuses on helping teachers and parents stay informed by equipping their readers with the knowledge and understanding to ensure a fruitful and safe online experience.

2008
Kiwi Commons was founded in July 2008 by Bill Madden because, as a concerned parent with a passion for education, he saw the need to address the growing number of Internet safety concerns, both in the current educational system and in homes.

2009
This was a largely progressive year for Kiwi Commons due to the partnerships that were formed and, more importantly, the creation and deployment of an expert panel, which took place in July. With the aforementioned momentum established they proceeded to increase their involvement with the York Catholic District School Board by working with and providing content that directly pertains to information on digital footprint management, emerging issues (i.e. sexting)and requests that were submitted to them. In October, Kiwi Commons took part in the first annual Crime stoppers York Youth Symposium to represent the area on Internet safety. In November, Kiwi Commons becomeEmpowered Student Partnership program

and the LDAOIBFO

2010
Expected release of Youth Advisory Panel (Late 2010)

Expert Panel
The Expert Panel that is provided consists of four individuals: Insert Link is a former felony prosecutor, Insert Link is an expert with Internet technologies, Insert Link is an expert within child and adolescent psychology, and Insert Link is an expert within counselling with a focus on adolescent addiction and childcare. Together these four individuals are able to cover and provide resolutions to a wide-range of questions, issues, and concerns.

News Feed
This is Kiwi Commons' blog were they post news, events, and issues pertaining to everything that encompasses Internet safety.

Guides
Guides are helpful blueprints, instructions, and thinks to take into consideration when teaching

Internet Safety Events
Kiwi Commons takes part in many local and international events that take place yearly.

Cyberbullying Week
Kiwi Commons is proud to be a part of Bullying Awareness Week, which falls on November 15 – 21, 2010 this year. This week is dedicated to raising awareness and putting a stop to all types of bullying, whether on or offline.

Safer Internet Day
Internet Safer Week