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![year10-371x282 A young man laying comfortably on the sofa, happily smiling whilst on his phone.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/year10-371x282.jpg?x91400)
![digital-balance-371x282 A young woman happily working on her laptop outdoors.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/digital-balance-371x282-371x282.jpg?x91400)
![Teen boy using smartphone alone away from friends Teen boy using smartphone alone away from friends](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/workshop-cyberbullying-small.png?x91400)
![371x282 Young girl smiling at what she is watching on her iPad.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/371x282.png?x91400)
![year9-371x282 A young woman in deep focus on her laptop.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/year9-371x282.jpg?x91400)
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Since 2013, Optus Digital Thumbprint has educated over 620,000 young people across Australia. We spoke to long-time in-classroom program facilitator, Dom Phelan about his experiences and asked him for some tips for young people to stay safe online.
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Bullying can create lasting harm. The Digital Thumbprint Program has a range of resources that can assist like the Cyberbullying guide that outlines what cyberbullying is and what to do when things go wrong.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the fabric of society. Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to navigate this new digital landscape safely.
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According to the eSafety Commissioner, cyberbullying has risen by 40% in the last year. The rise of generative AI technologies is changing the nature of online abuse, making it easier to produce harmful content that could feature students or teachers.
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August and September see two important initiatives in digital safety and wellbeing. Bullying No Way: National Week of Action is coming up on August 12-14, and National Scams Awareness Week is August 26 to 5 September. Digital Thumbprint empowers young people and families with practical knowledge and solutions.
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Digital Thumbprint has educational quizzes and guides to help young people and families learn about scams, how to spot them, and tips on how to keep personal information secure.
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While there is a lot of advice around the “best age” to get a smartphone, you are best placed to assess your child’s readiness based on their level of maturity and critical thinking capability.
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Read our new independent evaluation report of the Digital Thumbprint program. This report presents the impact evaluation findings of over 2,300 Australian students and shows strong positive outcomes occurring for students across all Digital Thumbprint workshops.
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The Digital Thumbprint Program covers five key topics.
![home-student-371x282 Group of five school friends enjoying their mobile phones and laptops outdoors.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/home-student-371x282.jpg?x91400)
![home-teacher-371x282 Teacher happily helping student with their digital device in class.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/home-teacher-371x282.jpg?x91400)
![home-parent-371x282 Two young women enjoying an activity on a laptop together outdoors.](https://www.digitalthumbprint.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/home-parent-371x282.jpg?x91400)