Cyber Security for Yass Valley Kids

Tuesday 7th February 2023 was Safer Internet Day, and Optus used the occasion to announce an expansion to its Digital Thumbprint Program to provide more opportunities for students in the Yass Valley to learn about digital safety and wellbeing.

Yass Valley primary school students in years 3 and 4 can now be among the first to experience the expanded digital educational program, focusing on kids staying safe when on games and apps, and keeping information private online. Year 5 and 6 students will be able to access a program tailored to deal with cyberbullying and have respectful online relationships.

Optus Digital Thumbprint began in 2013 and was one of the first national programs of its kind. The program has since provided free workshops and supported over half a million primary and secondary students across the country, to build knowledge around digital safety and wellbeing.

eSafety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, said Safer Internet Day was a chance for all Australians in Regional South NSW to help create safer online spaces.

“It’s encouraging to see businesses supporting this year’s Safer Internet Day theme: Connect. Reflect. Protect.

“We can all contribute to a safer, more respectful online world by supporting each other online, standing up to bullies, and reporting abuse to the platform and then to eSafety.gov.au.

“Trusted eSafety Providers like Optus Digital Thumbprint also play an important role by providing high quality programs that empower young people, families and seniors to have safer, more positive online experiences wherever they live.”

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