Vicki Brady introduces the Australian Youth Digital Index

December 9, 2024
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Vicki Brady, CEO Telstra, shares the importance of the Australian Youth Digital Index in providing valuable insights into the digital lives of young people across Australia.

Last week Vicki Brady, CEO Telstra, launched the Australian Youth Digital Index (AYDI), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at understanding and enhancing the digital experiences of young Australians.

In her speech Vicki discusses the importance of this index in providing valuable insights into the digital lives of young people across Australia and highlights how the data collected will help shape policies and programs, that support young people in navigating the digital world safely and effectively.

The Australian Youth Digital Index is designed to capture a comprehensive picture of how young Australians interact with digital technologies. It covers various aspects such as access to devices, internet usage, digital skills, online safety and wellbeing. By understanding these factors, we can better address the challenges and opportunities that come with the digital age.

In this video Vicki emphasises the need for ongoing dialogue and action to ensure that all young Australians can thrive in this digital world.

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At Telstra Foundation we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. Our flagship Reconciliation Action Plan initiative supports the digital confidence of young women Rangers through the Indigenous Digital Women Rangers Program to use digital technologies, ethical AI, and data collection in their Caring for Country work.