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WorksheetsHow to be an upstander
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which statement best defines an upstander in an online context?
A person who ignores harmful posts to avoid drama
A person who chooses to support someone who is being abused or harmed
A person who shares memes to lighten the mood
A person who confronts others aggressively to win arguments
Which of the following is listed as a situation that is not OK online?
Sending a private compliment to a friend
Posting study tips in a gaming chat
Setting up a fake social media account in someone’s name to embarrass them
Ignoring a rumor you know is false
Which action is recommended when you witness bullying or abuse online and feel safe to respond?
Ignore it and scroll past to avoid getting involved
Post a comment, GIF, or meme that says ‘This is not OK’
Share the post widely so more people can see it
Directly insult the person who posted the harmful content
If the situation online is getting serious or the targeted person seems really affected (for example, they stop turning up to school), what should you do first according to the advice?
Handle it alone to protect privacy
Wait to see if it improves over time
Talk to a trusted adult like a parent, teacher, or older sibling and consider contacting a counselling and support service
Confront the bully publicly in the comment thread
Someone in a group chat is bragging that they will share a nude of your classmate. What is a key message your classmate should know?
They are to blame if the photo gets shared
There’s nothing anyone can do once threats are made
It’s not their fault, there are ways to get help, and services like eSafety and Kids Helpline can support them
They should confront the person publicly in the group chat immediately
From what date will certain social media platforms not be allowed to let Australians under 16 create or keep an account?
10 December 2024
10 December 2025
1 January 2026
22 October 2025
If you have a harmful experience online and you're under 16 on an age-restricted platform, what should you do?
Wait until you turn 16
Delete the app immediately without telling anyone
Reach out for support and visit eSafety’s I need help page
Ignore it because support won’t be available
Kids Helpline offers confidential phone counselling for which age range?
5 to 18 years
5 to 25 years
12 to 25 years
Under 16 only
When is Kids Helpline’s online chat available?
Weekdays only, 9am–5pm
Weekends only
24/7, 365 days a year
Only during school terms
Which phone number connects you to Headspace for support?
1800 55 1800
000
1800 650 890
131 114
