Research

Online Safety

The eSmart Libraries Framework was developed from a holistic and evidence-based approach and considers how the library and community can develop smart, safe and responsible digital behaviours.   

eSmart Libraries is supported by both the Telstra and Allanah & Madeline Foundations and is currently in more that 75% of all Australian Public Libraries. 

Access the eSmart website to receive updated information and learn about upcoming events.

The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner is Australia's leader in online safety.

Fraud, scams and rip-offs are becoming more commonplace, The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety has developed WA ScamNet as one method of combatting this ever increasing problem.  Visit WA ScamNet to receive important alerts and learn more.

This free, evidence-based cyber safety program provides information to parents, carers, teachers and students about the technologies young people use and the challenges they may face. 

Topics such as social media reputation management, cyberbullying, "sexting", online grooming and identity theft are a few of the topics covered in this website.  The program aims to bridge the knowledge gap between adults and young people so that everyone has an understanding of the roles they play and what they can do if something goes wrong online. 

Tech Skills

Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. We have online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners.

Tech Savvy Seniors is a website hosted by Telstra to give older people, particularly those in regional and remote areas the opportunity to develop their online skills and confidence, important for socialising, and accessing important services.   

Acquire essential skills for producing professional work with the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

 

Writing

Writing WA provides a range of services to support emerging practitioners, and strives to bring Western Australian writing to new audiences throughout this State and beyond.