Welcome to Western Sydney Community Forum’s ‘Our Safe Communities Online’ eLearning platform, dedicated to professionals working with young people!
Designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills in e-safety, our platform offers a comprehensive set of modules divided into three sections: ‘Setting the Scene,’ ‘Filling the Gap,’ and ‘Amplifying the Impact.’ Each module, consisting of around 15 pages, features interactive videos and activities aimed at enhancing awareness about online safety among those working closely with young individuals.
Whether you’re a teacher, youth worker, or community leader, these resources are tailored to empower you in promoting a safer online environment for our youth. Enhance your knowledge and empower young people to navigate the digital world safely, all from the convenience of your own space and schedule.
Setting the Scene
Module 1 of our e-safety series is designed to equip young people and professionals working with young people with the essential knowledge and skills to safely navigate the digital landscape. This module delves into crucial aspects of digital technology, providing insights, resources, and interactive activities tailored to their needs.
The module presents and examines:
- Young Australians and Digital Technology:
Gain a deeper understanding of the role digital technology plays in the lives of young Australians. Explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the digital world.
- Glossary:
Navigate through essential terminology related to digital technology with ease, ensuring you’re equipped with the vocabulary needed to comprehend and discuss digital issues confidently.
- Resources:
Access a wealth of valuable resources aimed at enhancing young people’s digital well-being.
Filling the Gaps
Module 2 delves into essential topics that concern young people’s digital interactions. We focus more on reflecting on behaviors, understanding the risks of some of these and continuing to build relationships with young people around their habits with digital technology.
The module presents and examines:
- Cyber Bullying:
Understand the impact of cyberbullying and learn strategies to address and prevent it.
- Consent:
Explore the importance of consent in online interactions and intimate relationships.
- Non-Consensual Sharing of Images:
Investigate the risks associated with sharing private images without consent and discover resources to support victims.
Engage in interactive activities designed to deepen your understanding of each topic area. Plus, access resources and support services aimed at assisting professionals in effectively supporting young people in the digital world.
Amplifying the Impact
Module 3 delves into more advanced topics surrounding online safety for young people. The focus is to collaborate with young people to reflect on how digital technology plays a role in aspects of their lives, particularly their mental health, and provides tools and tips to positively support and empower them to make informed choices for themselves.
The module presents and examines:
- Caring for your Mental Health when it comes to Technology
Explore the crucial issue of maintaining mental health in the digital age by highlighting the impacts of technology on well-being and offering strategies for fostering a healthier relationship with technology
- Online Privacy & Security:
Focus on strategies for engaging safely with strangers online and offers simple tips to ensure basic security and support in online interactions.
- Misinformation & Disinformation:
Understanding misinformation and disinformation is crucial for fostering digital literacy and responsible online behavior among young people.
The module also covers media literacy including accessing, analyzing, and evaluating information, to develop essential skills for discerning accurate information and making informed decisions online as well as providing effective tips to support young people to keep themselves safe online.
