Scroll2Action
Everything You Need to Get Started
We’ve developed a range of resources to support schools, students, teachers, and parents throughout the Scroll2Action journey:
- Program Booklet
- Partnership Packages
- Parent Information Guide
- Sample Lesson Plans
- Digital Literacy Toolkit
- Common Ground Exercises & Icebreakers
- Promo Video & Social Media Assets
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Scroll to Action" Program?
“Scroll to Action” is a youth empowerment initiative designed to equip Year 10 and 11 students across partner schools with social media literacy, democratic resilience, and civic leadership skills. It promotes critical media literacy, responsible digital engagement, and collaboration across diverse communities.
The project is led by ISRA and CSU, with support from the newDemocracy and Amity College, and is funded by Multicultural NSW.
How is the program structured?
The program follows the 3Es Approach: Educate, Engage, Execute:
- Educate – Media literacy training, curriculum integration, and responsible digital engagement.
- Engage – Participatory conferences, youth leadership training, and inter-school collaboration.
- Execute – Student-led projects, community impact initiatives, and leadership development.
What benefits do schools gain from participating?
- Enhances Curriculum: Aligns with the NSW Curriculum and English, HSIE and SoR subjects.
- Empowers Students: Co-designs the program with the student leads, develops leadership, collaboration, and media literacy skills
- Strengthens Community Ties: Encourages cross-school projects and collaboration with stakeholders.
- School Recognition: Provides opportunity for awards, media coverage, and participation in national initiatives.
What partnership options are available?
1. Transformational (Full) Partnership:
✅ Full curriculum integration
✅ All training modules, workshops & summits
✅ Nomination of 1 teacher & 10 student leaders
✅ Exclusive Train-the-Trainer Program
✅ Direct mentorship (tech companies, civic organisations, experts and young mentors)
✅ Participation in all events (Conferences and Summits)
✅ Project development & delivery with expert guidance
✅ Recognition through media, Award Night & public engagement
2. Leadership & Innovation (Partial) Partnership:
✅ Nomination of 1 teacher & 10 student leaders
✅ Participation in leadership training, workshops & networking
✅ Participation in the Participatory Conference and Annual Summit
✅ Guidance for project design & delivery by 2026
❌ No school awareness activity; no full curriculum integration or digital modules
3. Independent Learning (Minimal) Partnership:
✅ Self-guided resources & pre-recorded workshops
✅ Access to online modules & digital literacy content
✅ Optional participation in the Scroll to Action digital community
✅ Project development support with structured materials
❌ No school awareness, live training, direct mentorship, or event participation
What are the school’s responsibilities?
- Nominate one teacher and 10 student leads (for co-eds 5 male, 5 female)
- Utilise the relevant clubs within the school.
- Encourage student leads to participate in conferences, summits, and digital literacy activities
- Facilitate cross-school project collaborations.
What is expected from students?
- Engage in media literacy and civic education training.
- Participate in solution-oriented project design and delivery.
- Get involved in finding the common ground exercises.
- Serve as peer mentors for future participants (optional).
What are the key activities and milestones?
- School Awareness Campaigns (Term 1) – School-wide assemblies, webinars, and parent engagement.
- Train-the-Trainer Programs (Annual) – Equipping student ambassadors and teachers.
- Participatory Conferences & Summits (End of Term 2/3) – Sharing projects and best practices.
- Cross-School Digital Collaboration – Online and in-person networking with other schools.
- Annual Awards & Recognition – Schools and students are recognised for impactful projects.
How are schools supported?
- Mentoring Program: Each school is assigned a mentor who received specific training for the Scroll to Action program.
- Expert-led Sessions: Training by democracy practitioners, digital media specialists, inspirational youth leaders, and leading tech companies.
- Online Learning Modules: Interactive digital resources for students and curriculum support materials for teachers.
- Parental Engagement: Webinars and booklets to support media literacy holistically.
What resources are provided?
- Teacher & Student Guides: Aligned with HSIE, SoR, and PBIS.
- Digital Community Platform: For collaboration, feedback, and ongoing learning
- Stakeholder Support: Engagement with civic organizations, tech companies, and policymakers.
What is the long-term impact of the program?
- Sustained Youth Leadership: Past participants mentor future cohorts.
- Cross-School Partnerships: Collaboration continues beyond the program.
- Digital & Civic Literacy Integration: Incorporated into the school curriculum.
- Annual Awards & Recognition: Keeps students motivated and engaged.
How can a school apply for partnership?
- Fill out and submit the EOI form.
- Contact the program director Hishaam Sayed at hsayed@isra.org.au