E-Safety
E-Safety means the way you use your phone, tablet and computer in a safe way. Resources were developed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and their parents/carers to help them make sense of online issues.
The “Stay Smart Online” program is powerful, but the topics were not as meaningful for online safety in our context. Around 70 eSafety Online Safety Clips (programs) have been developed. A series has also been produced in animations.
Our animations feature Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander examples and culturally relevant topics e.g. of the musicians and bands. The animations feature young people and their families. The Stay Smart Online resources listed here are available through your radio, any Black Star website, and social media.
Each animation addresses one or two different online issues faced by young people from remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We hope you’ll watch them, share them, broadcast them, and use them to promote better online safety for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Online Safety Audio Clips
These audio clips explore real-life challenges faced by young people online — from dealing with strangers and gaming, to handling bullying, sharing safely, protecting your passwords, and knowing when to ask for help. They’re designed to start important conversations with kids, families, and communities about staying safe in the digital world.
This clip explains the risks of talking to strangers online and why it’s important to stay alert and protect yourself.
Bullying doesn’t just happen in person. This audio looks at the impacts of online bullying and how to deal with it safely.
Not everything should be shared online. This clip encourages kids and families to think before posting or forwarding content.
Sometimes people stir up trouble online. This audio explains how to handle drama and avoid getting drawn in.
This clip explores whether young kids really need a phone and what parents should think about before saying yes.
Practical tips for parents on monitoring, guiding, and supporting children when they use smartphones.
This audio explains how to stay cautious when chatting or gaming online, and why not everyone is who they say they are.
If something doesn’t feel right online, it’s important to talk to someone you trust. This clip reminds young people that help is always available.
Staying safe and healthy — both online and in life — is about looking out for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Whether it’s having the yarn about organ donation, keeping strong with regular health checks, or learning how to protect our kids in the digital world, every small step makes a big difference. Together, we can share knowledge, support one another, and create stronger, safer communities for the future.