Step Together Stakeholder Toolkit

The Step Together Stakeholder 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.

Step Together Information sheet

Promotes and explains the Step Together support service and encourages community members to seek help early if they notice changes in someone they know. 

How to use

Download and share this flyer throughout your network or community to encourage early intervention and awareness of violent extremism.

Scan the QR codes to learn more on the Step Together website and stay connected by signing up to our newsletter.

Key message
  • Noticing changes in someone close to you?
  • Understand the signs to look out for
  • Early support can make a difference
  • Access free advice and support guidance
  • Call 1800 875 204 or visit steptogether.gov.au

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 commitment 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

Understanding the Signs – Digital or printable bookmark

Helps stakeholders and the community recognise behavioural changes that may indicate vulnerability and provides guidance on starting conversations and reaching out for support.

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
  • Concerned about changes in someone you know?
  • Changes include: Changed language or attitude, withdrawal, aggression, increasingly focused on certain ideas, influences or online communities, isolation and hostility
  • Learn, talk, support
  • If something doesn’t feel right, that’s enough to start the conversation
  • Call 1800 875 204.

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
  • As parents and carers, you are best placed to support your children in navigating online safety
  • Tips include: Building trust, co-playing online, setting time limits, using parental controls and being alert to warning signs
  • Learn, talk, support
  • 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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  • Use the resources from the national awareness campaign to raise awareness of Step Together and support conversations in your community.
  • Includes key messages, fact sheets, FAQs and talking points.
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