Digital Technology at Trug

How To Be A Responsible Digital Citizen in 2026

Have you noticed a change? 

From now on, school-based learning will take place on college-managed devices only - removing the need for students to bring their own devices in 2026. Please familiarise yourself with the Truganina College ICT Update below.

How We’re Supporting Students at School

In 2026, our focus will be on education, confidence and wellbeing. Some discussions that may take place in your child's class include:

• Discussions about digital safety and healthy online habits.
• Helping students understand why the changes are happening.
• Supporting them with strategies for staying connected to friends in safe ways.
• Providing reassurance and space for students who feel uncertain or overwhelmed.

Social Media Delay

On Wednesday December 10th, the Victorian Government’s Social Media Delay made Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X, YouTube, Kick and Reddit age-restricted platforms. 

This initiative aims to:

• Reduce online harms, bullying and unsafe contact.
• Support young people to focus on learning and wellbeing during the school day.

• Encourage healthier habits around screen time and device use.

   

At Truganina College, we value e-Safety and will continue to support these guidelines in 2026.

Reporting Concerns

Serious online abuse is when the internet is used to send, post or share content that is likely to harm the physical or mental health of the person targeted.

If your child experiences something online that worries them, please contact:

• Your child’s classroom teacher
• Year Level Assistant Principal or Wellbeing Lead

• School Office via Email or Phone

   

For serious online harm, families can make a formal report at any time via the eSafety Commissioner (Australia) or report online crimes to the police on the ReportCyber website.

Relevant Truganina College Policies

All Policies implemented at Truganina College can always be found on our website, below are the policies that directly align with this new law:

• Digital Technology Acceptable Use Agreement
• Photographing, Filming and Recording Students at Truganina College
• Digital Learning Policy
• Mobile Phone Policy
• Mobile Phone Process and Procedures
• Bullying Prevention Policy
• Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy

If you have any questions, concerns or simply want to talk through what this means for your child, please contact us before school finishes on Thursday, December 18th, or via email over the holidays so we can contact you in 2026!

Cassidy Marsh

Communications and Engagement Strategist