Education
YAS leaders can create activities and events to educate their peers about some of the most common areas of online harm for young people, such as bullying, nudes and sexting, social media, pornography, privacy and gaming.
Youth Action Squad
The Netsafe Youth Action Squad is a programme that supports students to spark discussions, plan initiatives, lead activities and enact positive change around the online safety issues that affect them most.
Join the YAS in 2026
NOW RECRUITING: 2026 SQUAD
If you'll be starting Year 10 or Year 11 in February 2026, and you want to help create a safer, more positive online world then the YAS might be for you.
Join the Squad and you can share your voice, help shape our work and gain exposure to big projects.
Download our Info Pack to learn more and to find out to apply.
How to start a squad
YAS is for young people who care about the online safety and wellbeing of their peers. By forming a squad of your own, you can help educate other students about online issues and challenges in a fun, relevant way, and also provide support and guidance when needed.
Get a helpful teacher on board
Find members to join your squad
Decide how your squad will work
Plan your first YAS event
Guidance
YAS leaders can use their knowledge to guide people who may be experiencing an online issue towards the right information and tools.
Support
YAS members can listen and build trust with their peers and act as a bridge between them and school staff.
We're here to help
Netsafe is always here to support local YAS leaders with advice or guidance. If you're ever unsure how to deal with a situation, or something's worrying you, just email us at [email protected](mailto:[email protected]).