Training and resources for sport
Share positive online messages at your sport and find more information about online safety with these resources.
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Free eSafety sport webinars
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Online safety 101 for community sport clubs
Poor conduct and abuse can occur in-person at sport. It can also happen online. This free 45-minute webinar is designed for community sport clubs to create a safer online environment. It will provide tips, guidance and advice on:
- types of online harm in sport
- how to deal with online harm
- creating a safe online environment at your club
- common online issues
- resources to help clubs
Session times:
- 12 November 2026, 12:30pm (AEDT)
Social media self-defence in sport
Being online is part of sporting life. For athletes, coaches and officials it's a great way to communicate, connect and develop your profile and reputation. However, a public profile in sport can increase the risk of online abuse.
This free 45-minute presentation will provide guidance on:
- types of online abuse
- the impacts of online abuse
- setting up personal social media accounts with safety in mind
- proactive actions to reduce online harm as well as de-escalation strategies
- how to report abuse
- support services and free resources.
Session times:
- 18 November 2026, 12:30pm (AEDT)
The digital sideline: Cyberbullying and online hate in young people’s sport
Digital spaces are part of young people’s sport, but just as harmful behaviour can occur in-person on the field, it can also happen online. This free 45-minute webinar will support sport leaders, coaches and managers to encourage positive online conduct, and protect young people.
The session will cover:
- Types of cyberbullying and online hate
- Insight into emerging trends, including the role of AI
- Practical strategies and resources for preventing harm, responding to incidents, and supporting young people.
Session times:
- 9 September 2026, 12:30pm (AEST)
- 27 October 2026, 7:00pm (AEDT)
Sport organisation training and resources
Sport Integrity Australia:
- eLearning course: Rights, respect and safety for young athletes
- eLearning course: Cyber safety and security in sport
- On Side podcast: Online safety in sport series
- Report: Online abuse and better practice recommendations
- For sport administrators: How to keep members safe online
- For young people: How to stay safe online
Play by the Rules:
- eLearning courses, including Complaint handling in community sport
- Common issues in sport, including online abuse, live streaming and taking images.
Sport peak bodies
Reach out to your national or state sport organisation. They may offer online safety education.
Trusted eSafety providers
Explore our list of external organisations who may be able to support online safety education.
You can also ask eSafety about free custom training for sport organisations
Downloads: Supporter toolkit, social media tiles, posters, video
Supporter toolkit
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Social media tiles
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Download: Think before you share social tile
Posters
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#PlayItFairOnline video
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This mum |
sees this after the weekend |
Respect is the #1 rule on the field. |
The same goes online/offline. |
There's no place for online abuse in sport
More tailored advice and training
Additional eSafety webinars
eSafety also offers a range of non-sport specific training, including:
- Webinars for educators and youth-serving professionals
- Webinars for parents and carers
- Be Connected webinars for older Australians.
Tailored online safety advice for more audiences
eSafety has extensive resources that are useful for sport organisation and sport members:
- Young people
- Parents
- First Nations
- LGBTIQ+ community
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities, including resources in more than 20 languages
- Women
- Older Australians.
Safer Internet Day
Safer Internet Day is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces. Held in February each year, it’s a chance to join with eSafety and share positive messages about online behaviour.
Get your sport organisation involved and sign up now.
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Last updated: 09/09/2026
