Telstra Foundation
For over two decades we’ve been supporting children and young people to thrive in the digital world.
Welcome to the new Telstra Foundation website
Our mission
Telstra Foundation has committed to helping 1 million children and young people to be more included, empowered, and connected by 2030.
Our goals
We drive better outcomes for children and young people by supporting them to be:
Included
Digital skills and careers
We want all children & young people to have the opportunity to be included in digital careers.
While digital technologies are rapidly advancing, many young people are missing out on the opportunities they bring. We encourage digital aspirations with a focus on coding, artificial intelligence, and digital making.
Empowered
Kind, safe, and fun online
We want all children and young people to live healthy and safe lives online.
Young people should enjoy the benefits of being online, whether they're playing, learning, or just living life. In a society that is increasingly digital, navigating digital experiences confidently, smartly, and safely has never been more important.
Connected
Access and connectivity
We want all young people to have access to essential digital services, when or where they’re needed.
In response to Australia’s digital divide and increasing youth mental ill-health, we support tech device donation schemes as well as effective, digital youth mental health services.
Latest insights
Growing up online: First Youth Digital Index gives voice to young people on their digital lives
Young Australians are optimistic, informed and passionate about digital technology, and are increasingly savvy about online risks as they mature, new research shows.
Young people share their views on social media’s impact
As discussions about the role of social media in the lives of young people continue to gain momentum, we asked two members of Telstra Foundation’s
An Australian inventor giving the world to people with profound disabilities
Dr. Jordan Nguyen, Australian inventor, is revolutionising tech for people with profound disability with support from Telstra Foundation
Overcoming barriers to youth mental health access
To help recognise World Mental Health Day on 10 October, The Telstra Foundation is partnering with non-profits using technology to tackle mental health for young
Connecting young people: a look at technology access and mental health services for young Australians
Telstra Foundation is welcoming more amazing non-profit organisations through our Young & Connected fund, who will deliver projects connecting vulnerable children and young people to
Empowering children and young people online
Our Young & Connected fund is supporting non-profit organisations to expand digital opportunities for Australian children and young people.
Our partners
Ensuring children and young people enjoy the best digital life possible is a challenge too great for any single organisation to tackle alone. That’s why we partner with an incredible group of not-for-profit organisations to deliver tech-enabled projects which empower young people to thrive digitally.
Our collaborations provide under-served young people access to the tools and knowledge they need to flourish in an evolving digital future.
Get in touch
We value your interest in our work and love hearing from our community. While we do not accept unsolicited applications for funding or sponsorship requests, for any other enquiries please reach out to us.
