Helping communities navigate the online world with confidence

The internet can help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples stay connected with family, community, culture and Country. It also provides opportunities to share stories, preserve history, support truth-telling and celebrate culture.

While online spaces can create opportunities for learning, connection and sharing, they can also expose people to racism, hate, scams, online abuse and other harmful content.

Talking about online safety with family and community can help everyone feel more confident, informed and connected online.

eSafety offers a range of free resources developed in partnership with First Nations people to support safer online experiences. Through stories, activities and yarning, these resources encourage meaningful conversations and shared learning about online safety.

Resources include:

• Practical guidance and culturally appropriate support, including resources in First Nations languages.
• Information on protecting devices, avoiding scams and responding to online abuse.
• Advice on reporting harmful content, online activity and cyber abuse.
• Resources for children and young people, including guides, factsheets, yarning cards and posters.
• Free presentations and training delivered by online safety experts for organisations and community groups.
• Learning and development programs for frontline workers and organisations supporting people experiencing online harm.

The resources also highlight culturally safe support services, including 13YARN, a confidential crisis support service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and connected online.

More information

To explore online safety resources and support for First Nations peoples, visit the: https://www.esafety.gov.au/first-nations website.