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 webinars: Online safety in sport
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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 time: Watch for upcoming sessions
Social media self-defence for athletes
Being online is part of sporting life. For athletes, 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 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 time: Wednesday 26 November 2025, 12:30 to 1:15pm (AEDT)
Social media tile and poster: Think before you share
Social media tile
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Poster
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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
Download the supporter toolkit
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Download social media tiles
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Download: Respect is the #1 rule in sport social tiles
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Download posters
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More training and tailored advice
Additional training resources
Education and training of sport members is important. eSafety offers a range of training:
- Presentations for sport groups
- Parent and carer webinars
- Be Connected webinars for older Australians
- Trusted eSafety providers – a list of external organisations who may be able to support online safety education in sport.
You can also:
- Visit the eLearning resource on cyber security and safety in sport, from Sport Integrity Australia
- Contact your sport organisation who may have education programs.
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.
Subscribe to eSafety newsletters
The eSafety Commissioner is here to help keep Australians safe online. Sign up to our newsletter for ideas, resources and support.
Other useful resources
In the first instance, always reach out to your National or State sport organisation. They may policies, education and programs in place for online safety.
Last updated: 26/11/2025
