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Screens and sleep – what young people should know
For many young people, screen time is getting in the way of a good sleep. We're taking a look at how digital habits can affect...
Voices from the classroom: how regional students are shaping their digital future
Students in Wonthaggi, Powlett River and Illawarra are stepping up as digital leaders through the Telstra Foundation-supported Digital Futures program, building skills, confidence and safer...
Digital experts: when young people become the teachers
Across Australia, a quiet but powerful shift is happening: young people are becoming the digital guides for the older generations in their lives.
Navigating online safety: what young people say
In today’s digital-first world, young people are more connected than ever—and they’re also more aware of the risks that come with being online.
Reflections from the Youth Advisory Council: A Year of Impact
With a refreshed 2025 Youth Advisory Council now in place we asked our 2024 Council to share their thoughts and reflections on the impact of...
Our Code Club Australia volunteers are keeping kids coding
This National Volunteering Week we’re recognising the incredible effort of so many people across Australia, who are keeping our Code Clubs everywhere up and running.
Celebrating inclusion: no better time than IDAHOBIT 2025
We’re celebrating IDAHOBIT 2025 and supporting the creation of safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ young people through our partner MINUS18.
Welcoming our 2025 Youth Advisory Council
We're welcoming the 2025 Youth Advisory Council who bring together a fresh mix of new members and returning members, each ready to help us reimagine...
Digital Futures program kicks off in regional Australia
The Digital Futures program has officially launched in Cessnock NSW and Mallee VIC and we checked in with the PROJECT ROCKIT program presenters.
Team Telstra makes a big splash for youth mental health online support
In March Telstra people came together as one team to swim Laps for Life and show support for youth mental health.
How can we build youth online communities outside of social media?
In March our excellent Technology & Wellbeing Roundtable speakers shared their insights on building safe online communities with young people.
Join the Telstra Foundation Youth Advisory Council: Shape your digital future
Application are now open to join Telstra Foundation's Youth Advisory Council
Creating a safer online experience: How Telstra Foundation supports Safer Internet Day
Take a look at what Telstra Foundation does to support Safer Internet Day.
Telstra Foundation announces three-year partnership with PROJECT ROCKIT to address the digital divide for regional teens
We’re investing $1.5 million in a 3-year partnership with PROJECT ROCKIT to offer schools across 33 regional communities free access to the Digital Futures program.
How UNICEF is amplifying the voices of young Australians to help improve the online experience
UNICEF Australia’s Generation Cyber project is bringing young Australians into the heart of the conversation about online safety and digital wellbeing.
Lifeline’s Self-Support Toolkit is expanding to meet the rising needs of young Australians
Lifeline Australia, the country's leading provider of crisis support services, is expanding its reach with a new project to better connect young people with the...
How yourtown is helping young Australians access 24/7 mental health support
yourtown’s Qwibbl app, developed with input from young Australians, is helping users manage their challenges while remaining connected to counsellors and engaged with their peers.
Co-designing change: how Minus18 prioritises the voices of queer youth
When Lani Li (she/any) joined Minus18’s Young Leaders Program last year, they had no idea just how much of an impact the experience would have...
From schoolmates to entrepreneurs: how two teens are shaping the future of exam prep
From creating a tool to streamline their exam prep to securing state government funding, Exam Insights is helping students across Queensland study smarter.
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.
How VR therapy could help make youth mental health care more accessible
For young Australians, navigating mental health care can be challenging. However, a pioneering Orygen Digital project could change how young people engage with therapy.
How Little Rainbows is empowering and connecting children from LGBTQ+ families
From Rainbow Families, a charity supporting LGBTQ+ families, comes Little Rainbows — a youth advisory council with online resources for children under 12.
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
