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.

Supercars driver and Optus ambassador Chaz Mostert recently visited students at Balga Senior High School to talk about the importance of staying safe online as part of Optus’ Digital Thumbprint program.
The free in-school program supports digital safety and wellbeing with educational workshops, guides, and resources for young people and families.
Chaz was accompanied by Walkinshaw Andretti United CEO Bruce Stewart, as well as his No. 25 Ford Mustang GT and team truck, which students toured.

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.

Sometimes we share personal information online without knowing it. This makes it easier for cyber criminals like hackers, scammers and fake friends to access our accounts or steal our identity.

Think you know how much personal information is OK to share in posts and chats?

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.

Our First Phone Readiness Quiz can help you decide whether your child might be ready for their own smartphone, and what are the things to look out for after they get their first device.

Support students to learn what personal information is, and actions to take to protect themselves from identity theft and scams.