Black Dog Institute

• Teens & Screens: a free digital literacy program for schools – a set of  free, evidence-based resources to help younger and older students develop healthy screen habits, manage their digital wellbeing, and engage critically with online content.
• The Future Proofing Study – a study of Australian teenagers designed to advance knowledge about risk and protective factors associated with various mental health conditions, including how screens can impact mental health.

eSafety Commissioner

• eSafety Commissioner – the Australian government’s independent online safety regulator. It aims to keep Australians safe from the risk of online harms and promote safer online experiences.
• eSafety Guide – a good place to find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites.

Australian Research Council (ARC)

• Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child – the centre’s mission is to create a positive digital childhood for every child in Australia. With children’s lived experiences changing rapidly, the centre is shaping an environment in which children, families and communities can navigate their own digital worlds.

Cybermarvel

• Cybermarvel program – an online safety awareness program for schools and communities. The program helps families and school communities have fun, engaging and safe discussions to help nurture safe and respectful digital citizens.

Digital Citizenship

• Information for teachers, students and parents and carers – the NSW Department of Education aims to empower school communities with the skills and knowledge to learn, connect, have fun and be safe online. Being a responsible citizen of the online world is important for fun and learning on the internet. This site helps students build a positive presence online by teaching them how to conduct themselves in the digital space.
• Managing screen time – gives advice on setting healthy limits for children and young people.
• Using social media safely – provides advice on how to help young people use social media for good.
• Managing cyberbullying – provides resources to navigate negative online behaviours.

Student Wellbeing Hub

• Student wellbeing hub – physical, mental and emotional wellbeing resources for teachers, parents and students.
• Online safety – provides resources to help schools teach students how to keep safe in the virtual world and to get the most from their experiences online.
• Childnet gaming – tips for teaching young people about online gaming.
• Gaming addiction – teachers of primary aged students can use this ABC video and associated questions for a class discussion about gaming.

NSW Education Insights Hub (for researchers)

• Insights Hub – maintained by the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation (CESE), the department’s published data sets relate to early childhood education, public schools and vocational education and training (VET).

Act for Kids

• Act for Kids – a for-purpose organisation that delivers evidence-led professional therapy and support services to children and families who have experienced or are at risk of harm.
• Child Protection Week 2025 – encouraging adults to consider how they can increase positive connections with kids in a fast-paced digital world.