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Cyber Security Awareness Program

Free, in-person workshops for students aged 12–18 who use Auslan as their preferred way to communicate, supported by the Act Now. Stay Secure. Campaign and funded by the Australian Government.

Supported by the Act Now. Stay Secure. Campaign

Cyber Security Program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

This Cyber Security Awareness Support for Vulnerable Groups grant activity received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Students at a Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Interactive & Accessible

Helping Students Stay Safe Online

In early 2026, our team has been visiting selected schools to run free, in-person workshops for students aged 12–18 who use Auslan as their preferred way to communicate. These workshops taught students how to:

  • Protect their personal information online
  • Choose strong, secure passphrases
  • Set up multi-factor authentication
  • Keep their devices safe with software updates

The sessions were interactive, practical and Auslan-accessible — helping students feel more confident navigating the online world safely.

We are incredibly grateful to the schools, teachers and students who took part in the Cyber Security Awareness Program. Their enthusiasm, participation and thoughtful feedback have helped demonstrate the importance of providing young people with practical skills to stay safe online.

The feedback below highlights what students enjoyed, what they learned and how the program has helped build their confidence in recognising scams, protecting personal information and making safer choices online.

Our Impact

Workshops in Action

Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Cyber Security Awareness Program workshop
Our Impact

Hear From Our Teachers

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of teachers felt the CSA Workshop was delivered in a safe and respectful way
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of teachers felt our facilitators were engaging and knowledgeable
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of teachers were satisfied with the workshop
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of teachers thought we show practical strategies for future use
Hear From Our Schools

I found as a Teacher Aide: Educational Interpreter this program was invaluable in teaching our DHH students how to be safe in the cyber world. Most of our students are quite vulnerable so the more repetitive and inclusive the message the better. Teachers teaching in Auslan and learning with their peers makes a huge difference. I loved the fact that the props made the learning fun and memorable. It was also something we discussed after the event to embed the learning.

It was so exciting for us to have something happen in Central Queensland and would love for it to become an annual event as we work to protect and educate our students together.

Trudy, Mackay North State Highschool

The Cyber Safety Awareness Workshop provided a valuable opportunity for our regional students, who rarely have access to this type of face-to-face learning experience. The presenters were engaging, knowledgeable, and patient, taking the time to clearly explain concepts and connect meaningfully with our small group of Deaf students.

It was wonderful to see the students able to communicate directly with the presenters. Once they became more comfortable, their confidence grew, and questions and discussions flowed much more freely.

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting this face-to-face workshop on such a relevant and important topic. We would welcome the opportunity for follow-up sessions and would happily host the Deaf Children Australia team again in the future.

Thank you so much, Deaf Children Australia, for delivering such an impactful Cyber Safety Workshop!

Anna
Hear From Our Students

Workshop experience

  • “My favourite part was learning new ways to stay safe online.”
  • “I enjoyed the activities and learning how to keep myself safe.”
  • “My favourite part was learning about MFA and scams.”
  • “I liked doing the quiz to see whether I understood everything.”
  • “The Kahoot, videos and activities made the workshop fun.”
  • “I enjoyed being a volunteer during one of the activities.”
  • “The presenters explained what to do and how to stay safe.”
  • “The class discussion was great.”

What students learned

  • “I learned how to stay safe online and how to identify a scam.”
  • “I learned how to tell the difference between a scam and something that is safe.”
  • “I learned not to reply to people I don’t know.”
  • “I learned that you should always set up MFA when creating a new account.”
  • “I learned not to use the same password for every account.”
  • “I learned how to protect my passwords and who my trusted adults are.”
Our Impact

Cyber Safety Concepts Students Recalled

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Scams
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Personal Information
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Trusted Adult
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Cybersecurity Attacks
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Multi-Factor Authentication
Schools That Hosted and Attended

Schools that hosted: Weir State High School, Mackay North High School, Runcorn State High School, St Mary's Dandenong Campus, Avenue College, Adelaide High School, Indooroopilly State High School, Victorian College of the Deaf, St Mary's Ringwood Campus, Sunshine College, Hobart City High School, La Trobe High School, Norwood High School, Shenton College, Mosman Park Primary School.

Schools that attended: Mango Hill State Secondary College, Goodna Special School, Kedron State High School, Ipswich State High School, Flagstone State Community College, Collingwood Park State College, Warrigal Road State School, Beenleigh State High School, Toowoomba State High School, Mackay State High School, HuonVille High School.

Resources

Accessible Cyber Security Resources

Download our Cyber Security Awareness Booklet and watch the Auslan video version.

View Accessible Resources