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Step Together Stakeholder Toolkit
What is the Step Together Stakeholder Toolkit
This toolkit is designed to support parents, carers and key stakeholders to take positive action to help prevent violent extremism, and empowering communities to build a safer and more connected future.
It can help you start important conversations, raise awareness and guide individuals towards support.
Community Engagement - Step Together Contact Card
Provides direct contact information for Step Together and encourages communities to initiate conversations.
Community engagement is essential. It helps shape understanding, shift community attitudes and build a nationwide committment to early intervention.
How to use
Download and share this card with parents, carers, schools, youth organisations and community groups to encourage engagement and easy access to support.
Scan the QR code to learn more about Step Together, as well as access education and awareness resources.
Key message
- Start the conversation
- Email contact@steptogether.gov.au
- Education and awareness: Learn more.
Heading down the wrong path - Awareness Card
Promotes the Step Together helpline and encourages community members to seek help if they notice someone heading down the wrong path.
How to use
Download and share this card in schools, community centres or online platforms to encourage early intervention towards violent extremism.
Scan the QR code to access information and resources that help people recognise warning signs and understand when to seek support.
Key message
- Do you know someone heading down the wrong path?
- Call 1800 875 204
- Help One. Protect Many.
Know the Signs - Digital or Printable Bookmark
Helps stakeholders recognise behavioural changes that may indicate risk and provides guidance on starting conversations.
How to use
Download and share as a printable or digital bookmark in community settings, workplaces or online to raise awareness of behavioural changes that may indicate someone needs support.
Scan the QR code to learn more about the signs to look out for and the steps to take if you are concerned.
Key message
- Have you been noticing changes in a loved one?
- Signs include: changed appearance, withdrawal, aggression, intolerance, intense ideological interest, or sympathy for extremist groups.
- Start the conversation. Call 1800 875 204.
- Learn more.
Staying Safe Online - Digital or Printable Bookmark
Supports parents and carers in understanding online risks and how to take practical steps to help keep children safe online.
How to use
Download and share as a printable or digital bookmark with parents, carers, schools, youth organisations and community groups to raise awareness of online safety and encourage safer online behaviours.
Scan the QR code to access further information and reporting options to help address online safety concerns.
Key message
- Start the conversation
- Tips include: building trust, co-playing online, setting time limits, using parental controls and being alert to warning signs
- Learn more. Make a report to eSafety.
Spotlight on Interventions
Highlights lived experience shaped by early intervention programs, and the impact they can have.
How to use
Download and share this resource with stakeholders and community partners to support discussions about early intervention and support.
Scan the QR code to hear clients' stories that support understanding and help start conversations about early intervention.
Key message
- Start the conversation
- Learn from lived experience
- Early intervention makes a difference.
Start the Conversation - Podcast series
Shares conversations and perspectives to support understanding and discussion about violent extremism in Australia.
How to use
Download and share this resource with stakeholders, community members and partners to encourage open discussion and learning.
Scan the QR code to listen to the Step Together podcast series and explore topics that support awareness and informed conversations.
Key message
- Start the conversation
- Listen and learn
- Build understanding through shared stories.
Toolkit tips
- Distribute at events: Hand out cards and bookmarks at community meetings, school events or stakeholder workshops.
- Share digitally: Upload PDFs to your website for easy download, or share via email and social media.
- Incorporate into presentations: Use key messages and visuals in stakeholder briefings or training sessions.
- Encourage conversations: Use the “Start the conversation” prompts to empower stakeholders to engage with young people and families.
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