Optus Digital Thumbprint
Optus Digital Thumbprint teaches young people to be safe, responsible and positive online through free, curriculum-aligned workshops that are fun and interactive.
Optus Digital Thumbprint has been endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider.
Digital Thumbprint Topics
The Digital Thumbprint Program covers five key topics.
Facilitated Workshops
Cyber Security
Learn what happens to your information and how to keep it secure.
Cyberbullying
Support yourself and others by asking questions, offering support and getting help.
Digital Discernment
Explore how what we see and hear online affects what we think, feel and do.
Digital Identity
Understand the importance of your digital profile for future success.
Digital Balance
Improve your digital wellbeing and use technology in a meaningful way.
Latest News
Know the signs of negative experiences online
Check out our latest video to help you identify negative experiences or risks online and support young people to seek help.
$90,000 to support 24/7 youth counselling
Through the Optus Gift Golf Day, funds have been raised to support Kids Helpline, enabling counsellors to provide free and confidential help to students when needed.
Digital Thumbprint reaches 350,000 students
Thanks to Mt Ridley P-12 College (VIC) on Monday 24th May, Digital Thumbprint reaches 350,000 students engaged since 2013.
Safer Internet Day 2021
Optus proudly supports Safer Internet Day, led by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner, where the world comes together with a shared vision of making online experiences better for everyone.
Taryn Brumfitt, founder of the Body Image Movement, is going to start the chat about online safety to ensure a more positive and better online experience for her family using our free parent resources. You can watch her video here.
We’re also running workshops for students around regional Australia, and it’s not to late to book one of our teacher-led digital workshops.
Teens want positive online relationships
The eSafety Commissioner has published new research about the digital lives of Aussie teens and how they relied on digital technologies during the pandemic. Get all the details here. Want more? Growing Up Digital Australia is a ground-breaking research project out of UNSW, designed to understand how the widespread use of technology is impacting Australian children. Check out Phase 1 for insights from teachers, principals and support staff here.
Resources
Student Resources
Access top tips from our workshops or complete a digital health check.
Teacher Resources
Designed exclusively for teachers, these resources contain lesson plans, in-class handouts, top tips and useful links.
Parent Resources
Helpful guides with useful links and tips for parents to build awareness and help their children stay digitally safe.
Empowering the next generation
Optus empowers our next generation to learn, achieve their potential and enjoy a bright future. Optus Digital Thumbprint is completely free for schools, and does not promote any Optus products or services.
