Media Literacy
Did you know?
- Over $94 million has been lost to scams this year
- In February this year, Tasmanians reported a loss of $1.3 million to scams
- Almost half of Australian adults (47%) reported that they encountered false or misleading information online
- Only 35% of adults are confident they can seek help from the right authorities if they are being harassed online
- 43% of Australian news consumers get news from creators and influencers
- 69% agreed there is a need for more media literacy training for adults
All this points to a lack of media literacy among Australians.
Everyone could benefit from media literacy, but those that are new to the system, face language barriers or otherwise disadvantaged are even more vulnerable to scams, mis/disinformation and other media-related issues.
Media Literacy is closely tied to online safety and digital literacy. Being media literate means questioning media content and agenda, reflecting on your own and others’ media consumption and use and understanding the different ways media informs, influences and shapes society (Australian Media Literacy Alliance).
Online Safety and Scams
Scams are everywhere, targeting people from all walks of life and costing Australians billions of dollars each year. Whether it’s fake emails, unexpected phone calls or online schemes, scammers always find new ways to gain your trust and steal your money or personal information. But 3 small steps can help keep us all safe from scammers- STOP, CHECK, PROTECT.
Resources
- To report cyberbullying or cybercrime, visit https://www.esafety.gov.au/report/forms
- To report a scam, visit https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam
- To test your scam sense, visit https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/research-and-resources/quiz-test-your-scam-sense
Mis/disinformation in News Media
Misinformation is false or misleading information that is shared by people who believe it to be true.
Disinformation is deliberately false information or biased information, like propaganda, to change facts so that people will behave in a certain way.
For example, we tend to see a lot of mis/disinformation during political elections. Both mis/disinformation can be shared online through social media, family and friends, advertisements, in peer groups, or through search engines and AI.
Resources
- To put in complaint about something TV or radio, visit https://www.acma.gov.au/complain-about-something-tv-or-radio
- To put in a complaint about something published by an Australian newspaper, magazine or website, visit https://presscouncil.org.au/complaints/information-for-complainants/
- To put in a complaint to ABC’s Media Watch, visit https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/tipoffs
- To fact check news, visit https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/ or https://toolbox.google.com/factcheck/explorer/search/list:recent;hl=en
Other resources and reports:
- To learn digital skills, visit https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library
- Adult Media Literacy in 2024: Australian Attitudes, Experiences and Needs https://medialiteracy.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AML2024_report_final-compressed.pdf
- Digital news report: Australia 2026 https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2026-06/apo-nid334300.pdf
- Unpacking election misinformation: Australians’ experiences of news and information about the 2025 federal election https://apo.org.au/sites/default/files/resource-files/2025-10/apo-nid332339_2.pdf
Disaster Preparedness
Bushfires and your health – translated resources (2023)
MRC Tas and the Menzies Institute for Medical Research (University of Tasmania) have produced written and audio translated information about bushfires, bushfire smoke, how they affect your health and what you can do to protect yourself.
Bushfires, bushfire smoke and your health
English
Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ
Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ
Nepali नेपाली
Oromo afaan oromoo
S’gaw Karen ကညီကျိာ်
Tigrinya ትግርኛ
Audio translations of these resources are available to listen to here: https://soundcloud.com/mrc_tas_settlement/sets/bushfires-bushfire-smoke-and-your-health
What can I do in a bushfire?
English
Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ
Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ
Nepali नेपाली
Oromo afaan oromoo
S’gaw Karen ကညီကျိာ်
Tigrinya ትግርኛ
Audio translations of these resources are available to listen to here:
https://soundcloud.com/mrc_tas_settlement/sets/what-can-i-do-in-a-bushfire
Education
Understanding the Education System
View this chart in other languages:
English | Amharic | Arabic | Karen | Nepali | Persia | Tigrinya
MY Education Talks- Advice videos for parents and students
The MY Education Talks videos offer pathway planning advice to parents and students and aim to increase understanding of the Tasmanian Education system for newly arrived families. Please also refer to the MY Education maps resource for information about the Tasmanian education system.
My Education Talks – Advice for Students (English)
My Education Talks – Advice for Parents (English)
SCHOOL TALK: Resources for supporting multicultural families
Save the Children Tasmania
The Multicultural Home to School Participation project, School Talk resources have been developed through working closely with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) families, key schools, and stakeholders.
Mental Health
Top Tips for New Tassie Mums
These video resources were created by the Phoenix Centre, a part of the Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania. The videos highlight how Mums who are new to Tassie can take care of their own wellbeing as well as their children’s. Resources are available in 5 languages: English, Farsi, Nepali, Amharic and Spanish.
Alcohol & Drug Use: Know the Signs, Get Support
These videos share important information about how alcohol and drug use can affect your health, relationships, work, and legal situation. They were developed by the Phoenix Centre and funded by the Healthy Tasmania Fund.
Resources are available in 7 languages: English, Farsi, Nepali, Karen, Arabic, Burmese and Hakha Chin.
Experiencing Racism? Here’s What You Can Do
Learn what racism is, how it can impact people, and what to do if you experience it. This resource is from the Phoenix Centre, part of Migrant Resource Centre Tasmania, supporting those from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Racism is not ok Card
These clearly define racism and provide step-by-step guidance on responding safely to racist incidents, including seeking support and practicing self-care. Contact details for relevant support services such as the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner and Lifeline are included.
English | Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ | Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ | Tigrinya ትግርኛ | Oromo afaan oromoo | Nepali नेपाली |Hindi हदी
Pain Management Card
Featuring the “Infinity Breathing Exercise,” these cards guide users through a calming technique to manage pain or feelings of overwhelm. The gentle instructions and reassuring messages encourage moments of self-care and softening. The Phoenix Centre has created this resource to guide you on what to do when feeling pain or overwhelmed.
English | Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ | Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ | Tigrinya ትግርኛ | Oromo afaan oromoo | Nepali नेपाली
Affirmation Cards
Drawing from CALD community members’ own coping strategies, these cards offer practical tips for managing stress and worry, such as connecting with friends, engaging in outdoor activities, and listening to music. Blank cards are included for personal reflection and empowerment. The Illustration was created by a woman from CALD background in Tasmania.
English | Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ | Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ | Tigrinya ትግርኛ | Oromo afaan oromoo | Nepali नेपाली
5 Senses Grounding Technique Cards
Trauma-Informed Yoga Poses
A gentle introduction to trauma-sensitive yoga, including poses like Constructive Rest, Cat-Cow Flow, and Resting Relaxation (Savasana), encourages users to release tension and reconnect with their bodies safely and at their own pace.
English | Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ | Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ | Tigrinya ትግርኛ | Oromo afaan oromoo | Nepali नेपाली
Youth
MYAN Short Film Series Trailer
MYAN’s short film series captures young people’s stories and experiences of settling in Australia. Produced in partnership with Dr David Corlett, acclaimed filmmaker and host of SBS’ Go Back To Where You Came From, the 9 films feature young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds talking about leaving their country, arriving in Australia, what helped them settle in Australia, belonging, identity and aspirations for the future.
These films are part of MYAN’s resources supporting the National Youth Settlement Framework.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/VLoQ0qeggyo
Get outside Tasmania 2018 – BigHart
In early 2018 the MYAN TAS Youth Advisory Group, in collaboration with the Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service ‘Get Outside Program’, spent a weekend of adventure and leadership training at the Far South Wilderness Camp in Dover. Check out this inspirational film about Get Outside, which was filmed by BigHart during the 3 day camp.
Watch here: https://vimeo.com/278430552
Legal
Know your legal rights
MRC Tas and the Hobart Community Legal Service have produced translated information about our legal rights and responsibilities when interacting with police officers.
English
Amharic አማርኛ
Arabic ﻋﺮﺑﻲ
Burmese မြန်မာစာ
Dari دری
Farsi ﻓﺎرﺳﯽ
Nepali नेपाली
Oromo afaan oromoo
S’gaw Karen ကညီကျိာ်
Tigrinya ትግርኛ
Safer Together
Know Your Rights
Safer Together is a multilingual resource available in 16 languages (including English) that provides information about the rights, legal protections, and support services available to LGBTIQA+ people in Australia and Lutruwita/Tasmania.
The guide explains protections against discrimination, outlines key legal rights, and provides details on where to access support or make a complaint if you experience discrimination. It also includes information for allies who want to support LGBTIQA+ family members, friends, and community members.
This resource was developed in partnership with Working It Out and supported by the Sydney Myer Fund and Pride Foundation Australia.
Click your preferred language below to download the flyer.
English | Arabic | Burmese | Chinese Simplified | ChineseTraditional | Dari | Filipino | Hindi | Karen | Spanish | Ukranian | Vietnamese | Nepali | Persian | Punjabi | Urdu