Cyber aware leaders

We have collated a range of resources to help Principals and teachers support their school communities with online safety education. You will find videos, toolkits, websites and self-help articles that you can use at school and also share with parents and carers.  QLD teachers can access these resources in Sharepoint.

eSafety Commissioner’s reports: 

• Digital lives of Aussie teens - provides a glimpse into the digital lives of teens, how they deal with negative online experiences, the types of information they need to stay safe online and the information sources that they trust. It also looks at the types of positive online behaviours in which they engage. The research is based on a survey of 627 teens aged 12-17 in September 2020.

• Online safety for young people with intellectual disability -  how the internet can be a great equaliser for young people with an intellectual disability. The internet can help break down barriers, enabling communication and socialisation with their peers, while combating isolation. Examines the real challenges and how to navigate potential online pitfalls. Based on interviews with 17 young people with intellectual disability aged 13-25, as well as interviews with parents and carers and group discussions with educators.

• Building Australian adults’ confidence and resilience online - explores issues around adults’ confidence, perception of online risks and understanding of Safety by Design. Based on a survey of more than 3,700 Australian adults aged 18-65 years. It covers the 12-month period to August 2019.

COVID-19: 5 steps to keep students safe during online learning - explores the effects of COVID-19 on schools in terms of shifting their teaching and learning online. The transition has increased and intensified a range of online safety risks for students, teachers and parents.

International Society for Educational Planning - journal article on PLANNING FOR CYBER SECURITY IN SCHOOLS: THE HUMAN FACTOR Vol 27 No.2 2020

The Educator Australia 19 May 2021- Why improving online habits, and safety, takes a village - news article

The Educator Australia - 18 May 2021 - What does duty of care look like in 2021?- news article

The Educator Australia - 22 Feb 2021 - Is your school preparing students for technological change?- news article

Microsoft’s Digital Civility report February 2021- Explore this year’s Digital Civility Global report that examined behaviors and online interactions of internet risks across 30 countries. PDF version.

Report on how Australian children are using mobile phones (December 2020)- Read this interactive report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) on how children in Australia use mobile phones. Filter by age, gender or your state/territory to customise results.