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Safer Internet Day - 11 February
Published Tue 11 Feb 2025
Tuesday is Safer Internet Day. Learn more about how to stay safer online in sport by registering for the new webinars by the office of the E-safety Commissioner . To register for any of these webinars go to the E-Safety Commissioner Training and Resources page and click on the registration links - https://www.esafety.gov.au/
Safer Internet Day is a global day of action to raise awareness of online safety issues and work towards a safer internet. AusDBF asks all the paddlers in the dragon boat community to show each other greater respect and kindness online. We’re proud to support #saferinternetday
Here are 5 tips for a Safer Internet:
1. Be kind - practice respect, empathy and kindness online
2. Be Mindful - balance your time online and consume and share factual, respectful content
3. Speak up - report online abuse and harmful content to the platform and safety
4. Start the conversation - talk about online safety with your networks and communities, family and friends and colleagues
5. Share resources - promote online safety tools and tips with your community
Further information can be found here - https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/whats-on/sid
Online safety for sport clubs - Session time: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 1.30 to 2.30 pm
This one-hour presentation is designed for community sport clubs. It will provide tips and guidance on:
Types of online harm in sport
How to deal with online harm
Tips for creating a safe online environment in your club
eSafety’s reporting schemes
Common issues in sport
Resources to help clubs.
Social media self-defence for elite and pathway athletes - Session time: Thursday 22 May 2025, 1.00 to 2.00 pm.
This one-hour presentation is designed for emerging or elite athletes with a public profile, but can assist all paddlers who share sport related content on their social media profiles. It will provide information and guidance on:
Types of online abuse and weapons commonly used
The impacts of online abuse personally and professionally
Setting up social media accounts with safety in mind
Using proactive actions and de-escalation strategies including reporting
Support services and free resources
Deb Begg
National Integrity Manager