More than just an awareness day —a year-round commitment to online safety
Safer Internet Day (SID)is a powerful reminder of the online safety challenges impacting our communities. With students spending more time online—learning, socialising, and exploring—schools play a critical role in equipping them with the skills to navigate digital spaces safely.
SID isn’t just about awareness—it’s about action. It’s an opportunity to have real conversations about AI, emerging tech, and online risks, helping students develop the knowledge they need to make smarter choices online.
If you don’t know where to start, we’ve created a free playbook packed with practical resources and lesson ideas to help you bring online safety into the classroom in a meaningful way.
Our free playbook includes engaging resources on responding to online incidents, navigating AI ethics, and more—equipping your school with the tools to spark important conversations in the classroom, playground, and beyond.
Here's another idea... let your students lead the charge in promoting digital citizenship!
Your students could design posters, make short videos, or even run mini-advertising campaigns. Encourage them to express their creativity, educate their peers, and promote positive online behaviour!
This method will raise awareness about digital citizenship issues, and encourage student voices to share tips and advice.
Role-play and highlight the importance of healthy digital habits, such as:
Connecting safely online.
Reflecting before posting.
Protecting yourself by speaking to trusted adults about online issues.
Being an upstander.
Recognising when it’s time to take a break from screens.
Starting the Conversation
Don’t be afraid to get talking! The best way to find out what you don’t know is by talking about it and sharing experiences. Consider some of the following conversation starters:
Bullying online isn’t as bad as it is in real life.
If a person’s nude photos are shared, it’s their own fault.
The social media ban will be… (Try this one from both an adult and child perspective.)
Talking to strangers online isn’t that big of a deal.
If something goes wrong online, why don’t we turn to our parents?
Australia's leading cyber safety educators
After a decade of working with schools, ySafe continues to be Australia’s trusted partner in cyber safety education. Below are some key reads to inspire how you can make cyber safety a year-round priority.
If you're ready to book your own cyber safety day get in touch. Our experts will work with you to design a tailored cyber safety day that fits your school’s needs.
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