18/06/2026
Whether it’s in group chats, comments, DMs or social media posts - online abuse, harassment or cyberbullying can seriously impact young people in sport 🏉🏊🏏🥅
In fact, nearly 1 in 5 children who participate in organised sport have experience cyberbullying from someone connected to their sport.
That’s why the launched a new young people resource available through the eSafety sports Hub, designed specifically to support athletes, coaches, managers and sporting organisations.
This practical tool covers:
😊 expectations for positive online behaviour in sport
💻 different types of online harms and abuse
🤝 accountability and respect in digital spaces
✋ clear steps for getting help and reporting issues.
Whether you’re on the field or managing a team, this resource makes it easier to start important conversations with young people about online safety and wellbeing offline.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/communities/sport/young-people