Looking after yourself
With a bit of know-how, young people can navigate the digital world wisely, and partner with safe adults to help protect themselves. Here are some resources that will help them.
Helpful resources
Information to help every student thrive.
Build an inclusive school community
Help create a safe and inclusive learning environment with these teaching resources. TheStudent Wellbeing Hub curates free, curriculum-aligned resources for educators, parents and students. Resources are filterable by audience, year level, capabilities, and learning areas.
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
The eSafety Commissioner offers a set of classroom resources it created with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Be Deadly Online includes animations and posters on cyberbullying, digital reputation, sexting, social media and privacy.
Protect children from bullying
The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a charity dedicated to protecting children from violence and its impact. It has a range of learning and resources around cyber safety, bullying and wellbeing for children and young people. Some school programs on digital safety are available on a per student basis.
Reach Out
Students growing up in the digital age need to feel confident about making positive choices online, which will benefit their ongoing wellbeing. Reach Out has a range of resources for schools and classrooms, to help students create safe spaces to explore social media safely and wisely.
Headspace
Headspace provides young people with access to a range of health workers and resources. Young people can find helpful information relating to general mental health, and advice on navigating life online such as social media, technology and gaming.