Optus and Chaz Mostert deliver digital safety lessons ahead of Super 440

8 May 2025

Chaz Mostert with St Thomas More's Catholic School Students
Image credit: Supplied

Ahead of the anticipated Tasmania Super 440 event, Supercars gun and Optus ambassador Chaz Mostert visited St Thomas More’s Catholic School in Launceston today to deliver a lesson on online safety and digital wellbeing to students, as part of Optus’s Digital Thumbprint Program.

The session delivered advice on digital safety and education, providing workshops for the primary school students to navigate the online challenges students are facing across the country, such as AI, deepfakes and a rise in online scams.

Motorsport fans at St Thomas More’s will not only have the chance to meet Chaz, but selected students will also be attending the Snowy River Caravans Super 440 tomorrow, receiving a behind-the-scenes pit tour from Chaz and Walkinshaw Andretti United CEO Bruce Stewart.

The Mobil 1 Optus Racing Driver Chaz Mostert said, “Kids today are growing up in a world where a lot of their lives play out online - and that comes with risks. Education isn’t just important, it’s essential. Programs like Optus’s Digital Thumbprint give young people the tools to spot danger, stand up to cyberbullying, and make smart choices.

“It’s a privilege to be part of these sessions and have honest conversations with students about what’s okay online, what’s not, and how to look out for each other.”

Jayson Grool, Local General Manager at Optus, said Optus wants to provide families, teachers and students with interactive and engaging resources to support and start important conversations about technology use.
“Our Digital Thumbprint Program has helped to empower thousands of students to use technology responsibly, and we want to support parents in continuing these important conversations beyond the classroom and into the home.

“In Launceston, we’re aiming to help build stronger, connected communities through our support for important local causes, organisations and events. That starts right here in our local community,” said Mr Grool.

Since 2013, the Program spearheaded by Optus, which has been endorsed by the eSafety Commissioner as a Trusted eSafety Provider, has taught primary and high school students core principles around online safety and wellbeing, privacy, security, and responsible technology use.

For more information about Optus’ Digital Thumbprint Program or to view the resources, please click here.

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