NSW Department of Education - Dodgy or Not?

This October, we’re bringing scam detection, critical thinking, and digital street-smarts into the classroom. 

Dodgy or Not? The School Edition launches nationally as part of Cybermarvel, Australia’s leading cyber education initiative for schools.

Cybermarvel is an award-winning national initiative backed by the education departments of NSW, VIC, TAS, ACT, SA and NT.

It’s guided by the
eSafety Commissioner Best Practice Framework for Online Safety Education.

This year, it’s giving... cyber safety vibes. And we’re here for it.

Built for schools, backed by business

Dodgy or Not? is powered by a unique business model. We’re a social enterprise:

  • We sell our platform to businesses and government

  • That revenue subsidises access for schools

  • Vulnerable communities receive it completely free

This lets us offer Dodgy or Not? The Game and Squad to schools at significantly reduced cost, without compromising on quality, design, or impact.

In other words—what businesses fund, students benefit from.

What is Dodgy or Not?

Dodgy or Not? is a world-first cyber safety solution that teaches students to detect scams, grooming, fake messages, and social engineering threats—by playing, not passively listening.

Think Bumble’s swiping, Duolingo’s gamification, and Wordle’s daily buzz… applied to digital safety.

It’s habit-forming, fun, fast, and proven to work.

In our national trials, kids completed 50,000+ real-world scam scenarios in under 20 minutes, laughing, learning, and building instincts that protect them and their families.

Why it matters

Children are targeted by scammers and predators early - and often. But the traditional “don’t talk to strangers online” message is outdated. We need to equip students to spot the subtle cues, ask better questions, and build real resilience.

Dodgy or Not? gives them that edge. In a format they love. In language they remember. In a way that actually sticks.

Make it happen

→ Schools: Sign up via Cybermarvel
https://www.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/cybermarvel/cyber-safe-classroom/dodgy-or-not

→ Businesses or partners: Help us extend free access to more schools and communities.

Contact: hello@dodgyornot.com.au


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