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eSmart Schools empower students to be positive digital citizens through curriculum-aligned digital and media literacy activities. This free program is currently only available for schools in Victoria.

If you’re outside Victoria, explore our two other eSmart programs – Media Literacy Lab and Digital Licence+ – and our junior resources.


Smarter. Safer. More respectful.

The eSmart School program will help your school community:

  • use edtech, gaming and social media responsibly
  • respect others
  • contribute positively
  • practise good online etiquette
  • protect personal information
  • promote a safe and respectful digital environment for all

eSmart Schools contains two units

Unit 1: Positive Digital Cultures

Integrating digital citizenship in the school's culture and operations.

Unit 2: Positive Digital Practices

Developing digital citizenship through the school’s teaching and learning.



Why be an eSmart School?

Tailored to your school

Create an eSmart Schools program based on the needs of your school community. Choose the resources and lessons that will have the best impact on your students, staff and families.

Whole school approach

eSmart Schools is about creating a whole-school culture that promotes the positive use of digital technology across school and home life, growing out into the community.

eSmart Schools Advisors

eSmart Schools Advisors are here to help identify your school's needs and tailor a plan to suit them. They’ll guide you at every step to help achieve and maintain your a culture of online safety and positive digital citizenship.

Best practice aligned

eSmart Schools aligns with the eSafety Commissioner's Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education, the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities, and the Victorian Curriculum to enhance your students' educations.

How to get started

All Victorian schools can access the eSmart Schools portal, including support from expert advisors, at no cost.

Choose your school's eSmart Contact.

This person will be responsible for your school's portal access and plan.

Visit the eSmart Schools portal and select 'Register'.

Select your school.

Complete the required information.

Confirm your account registration.

You’re now ready to access the eSmart Schools Portal and begin your journey!

Are you based in Victoria but need to be added to the registration list

Another staff member may have already registered your school. Please contact us.

Are you a teacher wanting to improve your classroom practice

Encourage your school leadership to register for eSmart Schools and provide you with access. You’ll find resources to support your teaching, including a self-managed individual plan for Unit 2: Positive Digital Practices.

Contact Us

Contact us to learn how your school can get involved.

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