eSmart

This year National eSmart Week will be held from 22 May – 28 May. We’ll be celebrating what it means to be a positive digital citizen, providing practical tips to help young technology users develop the skills they need to be their best selves, online. esmart.org.au/news/national-…

Teachers have shown incredible resilience over the past few years and our program delivery team members have witnessed this resilience firsthand. Today, as part of World Teachers Day, we are taking our ‘hats off’ to teachers. Learn more: worldteachersday.edu.au/ @aitsl #WTD2022

Gambling, unhealthy food and alcohol – all of these are being marketed in spaces where children and young people live, learn and play. Find out how we’re working with @VicHealth to help young people develop the skills needed to navigate the online world: medialiteracylab.org.au/

Each year in the first week of July we mark NAIDOC Week. We’re encouraging our community to learn more about this week and why it is so important – here is a great place to start: naidoc.org.au/about/naidoc-w… #NAIDOC2022

It’s National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. This year's theme is 'kindness culture – it starts with you'. Today is the perfect time to start a conversation about what it means to be kind and how you can support someone who has been bullied. amf.org.au/news-events/lates…

Did you know social media can make anxiety worse in young people? Research suggests the way social media is used can determine the mental health impact. It’s about balancing it with real-world activities and using it more intentionally. abc.net.au/news/2022-03-06/s…

Our CEO, Sarah Davies AM, recently spoke with @newcastlelive_ about the challenges and risks young people are facing in the online world. An important listen for parents trying to help their children navigate the online world safely. newcastlelive.com.au/nationa…

Recent research has highlighted that Australian teens want more control over their private data. They know that their data is used to keep them online for longer and used to target them with hyper-specific, inappropriate or harmful content. Read more: bandt.com.au/study-aussie-te…

In our Gamer's Guide, young people share their positive gaming experiences, and offer their perspective on gaming. Hearing their point-of-view not only helps parents understand their child's world better, but can help build positive relationships. amf.org.au/news-events/lates…

As a parent, have you ever worried about who your kids are playing with online? We understand this can be a major concern for parents. That's why, in our Gamers Guide, we have provided key tips from our gamers on how to stay safe online. Find more here: amf.org.au/news-events/lates…

It's #NAIDOCWeek. The theme is Heal Country. Whether you celebrate at home or in community, there are lots of ways you can honour the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here are 20 ways to get involved: naidoc.org.au/news/top-20-ti…

Facebook is trying out a new feature designed to encourage users to read a link before sharing it, in the hope to stop the spread of misinformation. What are your thoughts on automated moderation on social platforms? You can read more here: techcrunch.com/2021/05/10/fa…

Do you know the difference between trolling and cyber bullying? Here's an important article that helps us understand the difference and ways in which we can protect ourselves. abc.net.au/everyday/cyberbul…

This #SID2021 we're celebrating our partnership with DQ Institute & Accenture, which allows us to update and rework our eSmart Digital Licence, so we can continue to bridge the digital divide that contributes to inequity in education for so many children. dqinstitute.org/dqseal/#DQce…

Let's start a conversation this Safer Internet Day about what we can do to create a safer internet for everyone. How do you plan to #StartTheChat about online safety? #SID2021 esmart.org.au/

To celebrate #SaferInternetDay, we're sharing this great initiative by TikTok. The Get Media Smart series encourages smart and safe online behaviours. We're proud to have collaborated with them on this important piece of media literacy work. #SID2021 newsroom.tiktok.com/en-au/ed…

We’re thrilled to be working with two leaders in digital intelligence and tech, @Accenture and @DQforAll, to develop our eSmart Digital Licence for the modern online world! Together, we'll be helping students in Aus, NZ and South East Asia be safe online bit.ly/2LICTf0

Teaching children the skills they need for a digital future @eSafetyOffice @AusFedPolice

This Digital Home examines digital use during the pandemic. @ddonahoo says, “Families told us that finding a balance is a constant challenge and not something they always achieve, but that cutting each other slack was important during times of lockdown.” amf.org.au/news-events/lates…