Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe, New Zealand's authority on online safety, has announced a commercial partnership with EduSpark to expand online safety education across Asia.

This new collaboration establishes EduSpark as the first channel platform provider for Netsafe's online safety education content in Asia, aiming to enhance online safety throughout the region.

EduSpark, based in Singapore, will leverage its advanced platform to distribute Netsafe's online safety education to educators, students, and families, addressing key issues such as cyberbullying, misinformation, online privacy, and digital citizenship.

Brent Carey, Netsafe CEO, emphasised the importance of this partnership by stating, "It aligns with our long-term vision of empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to stay safe online, especially in regions where rapid digitalisation is reshaping educational landscapes. By combining our expertise with EduSpark's innovative platform, we are making a substantial impact on how online safety education is delivered in Asia."

Craig Kemp, Co-Founder of EduSpark, also expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, saying, "We are excited to collaborate with Netsafe to bring their world-class online safety resources to Asia. As educators increasingly rely on digital tools, the need to equip students and teachers with online safety education has never been greater. This partnership will allow us to meet that need head-on, providing vital support to schools and communities across the region and give us a pipeline of high-quality cyber safety content for our users."

Netsafe and EduSpark aim to develop a range of online safety initiatives tailored to the diverse needs of Asian educational systems, focusing on promoting secure online behaviour and addressing digital threats. This initiative seeks to prepare students to wisely and responsibly navigate the digital world.

Netsafe New Zealand is the country's trusted organisation for online safety, dedicated to preventing online harm and promoting digital wellbeing. Through education, advocacy, and support services, Netsafe New Zealand works to protect individuals, schools, and organisations from online threats.

EduSpark is a digital education platform in Asia, founded by education technology expert Craig Kemp and Andrew Mowat. EduSpark provides schools with access to high quality learning resources, tools and processes to enhance learning experiences, supporting schools and institutions across the region in their teacher professional growth journey.