Misinformation & Disinformation

Information online can be created and shared by anyone, and not all content is accurate or reliable. Taking time to review information and checking sources can help you make informed decisions about what you read, watch and share. Learn more through the links to resources below.

Helpful Information and Tools

These resources can help you learn about misinformation and disinformation and how to recognise it.

Centre for Countering Digital Hate

Research and tools around internet safety.

ABC Education

Information, tools and games to help you build skills to identify misinformation and disinformation.

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Information about online misinformation and disinformation.

Deakin University

A guide to misinformation developed by Deakin University.

Test your skills

Interactive games to help you identify misinformation.

Reporting Misinformation or Online Harm

eSafety Commissioner

Information about reporting harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites.

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Direct links to various platforms to report false or misleading information.