Professional learning for teachers

On this page:

• Term 2 hot topic webinar series for educators
• Webinars and presentations on request
• On-demand professional learning videos
• Self-paced online modules for lower primary teachers
• eSafety Champions Network
• Virtual classroom webinars for primary schools

eSafety's professional learning covers the latest online safety research, case studies and teaching strategies. It aims to support educators and those who work with young people in school settings to integrate online safety into their teaching and learning programs and student wellbeing education.

Please note certificates of attendance are not issued for webinars. You will receive a webinar registration email with session details. Please check with your relevant regulatory authority for professional learning documentation requirements.

Recognising online coercive control in young people's lives

It’s not always easy to spot when a relationship becomes controlling, especially for young people. Coercive control is a pattern of abusive behaviours that uses manipulation, monitoring, surveillance, pressure, and fear to limit someone’s freedom and independence. When technology is involved, it can be even harder to recognise.

This 45-minute webinar for secondary educators, and school support staff will explore:

• how technology-facilitated coercive control impacts young people
• the common red flags to watch for
• practical ways to respond and support those experiencing it.

1 May, 3.45pm (AEST)

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20 May, 3.45pm (AEST)

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Understanding AI companions: What educators and youth-serving professionals need to know

How are AI companions shaping the online experiences of young people?

This 30-minute introductory webinar for upper primary and secondary educators explores the basics of AI companions, their role in online interactions, and the potential risks they pose.

Learn how to identify concerning behaviours, understand their impact and how to talk to young people about AI companions.

28 May, 3.45pm (AEST)

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Exploring the online experiences of boys and young men

For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies.

This 45-minute webinar will help parents understand:

• the social and cultural influences shaping boys and young men
• how boys engage online, build relationships and how they may be vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation
• the impact of social media, gaming, and influencers on their attitudes, behaviours and sense of identity.

This presentation will share practical strategies to build critical thinking, challenge harmful narratives, and create open conversations that empower boys and young men to navigate the online world safely and respectfully.

29 May, 3.45pm (AEST)

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Responding and reporting: critical online incidents in school settings

Designed for school leaders, teachers, and non-teaching staff, who play a role in supporting or leading the response and reporting associated with critical online incidents that occur within school communities.

This 60-minute webinar for upper primary and secondary educators shares case studies and explores reporting processes and incident assessment tools.

4 June, 3.45pm (AEST)

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Sexual extortion: What educators need to know

Sexual extortion is a serious online concern, especially for young people. But what exactly is it, and how can you support young people if they’re targeted?

Sexual extortion or ‘sextortion’ is a form of blackmail where someone threatens to share a nude or sexual image or video of a person unless their demands are met.

This 30-minute webinar for upper primary and secondary educators, and school support staff will explore:

• what sexual extortion is
• the impacts and potential harms sexual extortion may have on young people
• strategies to support young people who may experience sexual extortion, including how to respond and access support.

19 June, 3.45pm (AEST)

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Explore our other educational webinars designed to keep you, your students, school and community group safe online.

Our presentations and webinars can be incorporated into a staff meeting or delivered at conferences and used towards elective professional learning hours.

If you’re a school leader or part of a professional network and are interested in organising a webinar, contact us for more information, or visit our Training and presentations FAQs. Minimum participant numbers are required for most sessions.

Social media self-defence for school leaders

This one-hour session is designed for primary and secondary school leaders or aspiring leaders who want to build their skills and learn more about managing social media in their school community and/or professional lives. It examines the types of tech-based abuse experienced in educational settings and offers evidence-based guidance for improving safety. The webinar includes case studies that illustrate formal and informal responses to tech-based abuse in schools and explains eSafety’s reporting schemes.

The webinar covers:

• the latest research and data about the types of online abuse experienced in school environments
• the professional and personal impacts for teachers and flow on effects in school workplaces
• strategies and guidance for setting up social media with a focus on safety
• eSafety’s role and our reporting schemes
• case studies that demonstrate the practicalities of responding to online attacks, including how to manage reporting processes.

Tailored learning for specific topics

We can also provide sessions on a range of online safety topics to suit your needs, including:

• Responding and reporting: critical online incidents in school settings
• Navigating online friendships
• Wellbeing and digital technologies
• Digital rights and responsibilities of students and educators
• Online harmful sexual behaviours, misinformation, and emerging technologies
• Online safety considerations for generative AI in education
• Supporting online gaming experiences

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Professional learning videos on a range of online safety topics are available for government, Catholic and independent school sectors. Contact your school sector for more information and to request access.

School sector representatives can contact educationsectors@esafety.gov.au for access to current professional learning videos:

eSafety 101

Provides an overview of the role, functions and supporting programs and resources of the eSafety Commissioner for K-12 schools and families.

Responding and reporting critical online incidents

Designed for school leaders, teachers, and non-teaching staff, who play a role in supporting or leading the response and reporting associated with critical online incidents that occur within school communities. Case studies are explored, reporting processes and incident assessment tools shared.

Supporting inclusion and digital wellbeing

Designed for school leaders, teachers, and non-teaching staff. The videos take the viewer on a journey of learning and reflection via upskilling, conversations, and practice scenarios to build confidence for taking action.

Supporting safer online gaming experiences

Designed for primary and lower secondary school staff. It provides strategies for supporting children and young people to have safe, positive experiences when playing games online. 

These self-paced online modules are for lower primary school educators teaching online safety. Each program is based on recent research and includes practical teaching strategies, classroom activities and additional reading.

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eSafety Champions are teachers, wellbeing professionals or staff representatives who make online safety a priority in their schools. Education sector representatives are also welcome to join the Network.

Every Champion in the network is given the skills, tools, and knowledge to keep their school safe online.

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eSafety's trainers deliver live online safety lessons to primary schools via Virtual Classroom webinars.

We work with government, Catholic, and independent school sectors to deliver webinars nationally, including to regional and remote areas. Different topics are run throughout the year, covering a range of current online safety issues. The advice is informed by the latest research and intelligence from our investigation teams and eSafety's Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education.

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