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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.

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Digital Thumbprint Topics

The Digital Thumbprint Program has five key topics.

Each workshop focuses on two of the topics as Core Concepts, allowing you to select the most relevant workshops for your students. Learn more about each topic below.

Topics

Cyber Security

Learn what happens to your information and how to keep it secure.

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Cyberbullying

Create a positive and authentic image online.

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Digital Identity

Make the most of your time online – personally and professionally.

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Digital Discernment

Explore how what we see and hear online affects what we think, feel and do.

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Digital Balance

Discuss the benefits of a balanced online/offline life.

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Latest News

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.

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Digital Thumbprint reaches 300,000 students

Since our Optus Digital Thumbprint Program was launched in 2013, a total of 300,000 secondary students across Australia have been taken through the program, with St Joseph’s College in Geelong being the most recent school to help us reach this milestone.

Video Resources

Check out our video resources to help you navigate social media and the world online.

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TikTok for Parents

TikTok is the platform of the moment but while it’s lots of fun, there are issues to be aware of. This resource is designed to help you have a structured conversation with your children about how to interact safely on the TikTok platform, and where to report inappropriate contact.

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Resources

Student Resources

Access top tips from our workshops or complete a digital health check.

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Teacher Resources

Designed exclusively for teachers, these resources contain lesson plans, in-class handouts, top tips and useful links.

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Parent Resources

Helpful guides with useful links and tips for parents to build awareness and help their children stay digitally safe.

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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.