Had a chat using our Yarning Cards and want to learn more? The links to free resources below will help.
Scroll down this page to find the topic you are interested in.
Under each topic are links to short videos, courses and articles that explain more and give useful tips. Some of them are on this website. Many of them will take you to another website that we trust and has up to date information.
Getting connected
These link up to the your device, mobile data and Wi-Fi cards. Try learning about:
- Your online journey app (app)
- All about data (course)
- Wi-Fi and mobile networks (course)
- Android phones: Getting started (course)
- iPhone phones: Getting started (course)
- Checking for software updates on an iPhone (course)
- Checking for software updates on an Android phone (course)
- Windows laptop: Getting started (course)
- Apple desktop: Getting started (course)
Online safety
These link up to the online safety, online privacy, scam emails and texts and fake information cards. Try learning about:
- Your online journey app (app)
- Connecting safely online videos in language (videos)
- Creating strong passwords (course)
- Avoiding scams (course)
- Scam first aid: What I need to do now (article)
- Connecting safely (article & videos)
- Keep your accounts safe (videos)
- How to protect your privacy online (article)
- Family safety (article & videos)
- Online safety yarning cards for young people and children (eSafety resource: article printable resource)
- Online hate and abuse (article)
Cultural safety
These link up to cultural safety and good habits cards. Try learning about:
- Taking care of yourself online (video)
- Think before you share (article & video)
- Screen time (article)
- Kids and media: Guide for Aboriginal families (picture article)
- Setting online boundaries for kids (video)
- Setting and maintaining boundaries (article)
- Mental health support (article)
Do more online
These link up to the apps, online games, online shopping, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) cards. Try learning about:
- Useful apps (course)
- Games practice area (games)
- Tips for shopping safely online (course)
- Apps to improve your life (podcast)
- What is AI? (video & article)
- Thinking about using AI? Questions to ask yourself (article)
Connecting with others
These link up to the connecting with others, who you can trust, meeting new people online, rude pictures, bullying and harassment cards. Try learning about:
- Think before you share (article & videos)
- Taking care of yourself online (video)
- Learn more: spotting fake news (article)
- Top tips for connecting with others safely (tipsheet & course)
- Sexting and sending nudes (article & videos)
Getting help
Is the topic you want to chat about not listed here? Or, would you like more support to be safe and confident online?
Take a look at our full online learning library to find more free resources. We also suggest that you take a look at the free Be Connected website, or ask a trusted person in your community for support.
Support for digital mentors using Yarning Cards
We have tips for people using Yarning Cards when supporting others to learn digital skills.
Organisations in the Good Things network of community partners can order printed sets of Yarning Cards for free (while stocks last) and apply for grants to support First Nations communities to build their digital skills and confidence.
See our Yarning Card companion resource for digital mentors here.
Making the Yarning Cards
Yarning Cards were created through a collaboration by Good Things and Digital Trackers, a First Nations digital inclusion organisation, with the support of the Be Connected program. The Cards were tested by community, including digital mentors who work with First Nations communities and First Nations elders.
Yarning Card artist Mandy Braddick belongs to the Gumea People of the South Coast NSW of the Wandandian Nation and Dhurga and Dharawal languages. This artwork celebrates strength, unity, and belonging through the connection of generations.