Social media rules of engagement - Department of Education
Source: https://www.education.wa.edu.au/social-media-rules-of-engagement
Archived: 2026-04-23 17:18
Social media rules of engagement - Department of Education
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Social media rules of engagement
Social media rules of engagement
We're committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive online community.
Our rules of engagement apply to social media channels owned by the Department of Education Western Australia.
Our social media pages can be found on the following platforms:
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube
.
Our pages are monitored Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. We’ll aim to get back to you as soon as possible through the Department of Education Western Australia’s social pages.
To ensure a safe and constructive environment, adhere to our Department's rules of engagement and the platform-specific community guidelines.
Facebook community standards
Instagram community standards
LinkedIn Professional community policies
X community rules and policies
YouTube community guidelines
.
Our social media rules of engagement
Age limit
Tagging or naming students
Comments
Be respectful
Stay on topic
No spamming or self-promotion
Constructive criticism only
Keep it safe for all audiences
Respect privacy
Be patient and respectful of admins
All users must be at least 16 years old to have an account on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Photos or videos of students may only be published if the correct Department of Education permission forms have been completed by the student's parent or carer. For privacy and protection, avoid tagging photos or naming students in your comments or replies, unless you have obtained the necessary permissions.
Tagging parents or friends within comments or replies is allowed, provided that all other rules of engagement are followed.
Be respectful and ensure that discussions remain civil.
Before uploading any content, make sure you’re allowed to do so. Ensure that any content that you post doesn’t infringe the intellectual property, or other rights, of other people or organisations.
Personal attacks, trolling, or spam will not be tolerated.
Ensure that any content you post does not contain any of the following:
inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate statements about us, our schools or our staff
racist, sexist, abusive, profane, obscene, threatening, attacking, spiteful, defamatory, abusive, offensive, violent and/or hateful language
wildly off-topic conversations that are offensive
personal or confidential information
unlawful information or illegal activity
trolling or deliberately disruptive discussions
solicitation
suspicious links (e.g. phishing) or content that could cause harm to an individuals computer system
malicious content
endorsement of political parties or politicians
spam or other commercial, advertising, marketing or promotional material.
Comments that don’t adhere to these rules will be removed and repeat offenders will be blocked from our page/s.
Treat others with kindness and respect. Avoid personal attacks, offensive language, or discriminatory remarks.
Keep discussions relevant to education-related matters and the content posted on the page.
Avoid excessive posting of links or promotional content. Focus on contributing to the conversation.
Constructive feedback is welcome. Avoid purely negative or harmful comments. Offer suggestions for improvement when possible.
Refrain from posting content that may be inappropriate, offensive, or unsafe for any age group.
Avoid sharing personal information about yourself or others on the page.
Understand that page administrators are here to ensure a positive environment and may take necessary actions to enforce the rules.
We’ll remove any posts that don’t adhere to our rules of engagement and we’ll block anyone who chooses to break these rules repeatedly.
By following these rules, we can maintain a welcoming and educational space for all community members.
Last reviewed 03 June 2025
true
Social media rules of engagement
Social media rules of engagement
We're committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive online community.
Our rules of engagement apply to social media channels owned by the Department of Education Western Australia.
Our social media pages can be found on the following platforms:
YouTube
.
Our pages are monitored Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. We’ll aim to get back to you as soon as possible through the Department of Education Western Australia’s social pages.
To ensure a safe and constructive environment, adhere to our Department's rules of engagement and the platform-specific community guidelines.
Facebook community standards
Instagram community standards
LinkedIn Professional community policies
X community rules and policies
YouTube community guidelines
.
Our social media rules of engagement
Age limit
Tagging or naming students
Comments
Be respectful
Stay on topic
No spamming or self-promotion
Constructive criticism only
Keep it safe for all audiences
Respect privacy
Be patient and respectful of admins
All users must be at least 16 years old to have an account on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Photos or videos of students may only be published if the correct Department of Education permission forms have been completed by the student's parent or carer. For privacy and protection, avoid tagging photos or naming students in your comments or replies, unless you have obtained the necessary permissions.
Tagging parents or friends within comments or replies is allowed, provided that all other rules of engagement are followed.
Be respectful and ensure that discussions remain civil.
Before uploading any content, make sure you’re allowed to do so. Ensure that any content that you post doesn’t infringe the intellectual property, or other rights, of other people or organisations.
Personal attacks, trolling, or spam will not be tolerated.
Ensure that any content you post does not contain any of the following:
inaccurate, misleading or inappropriate statements about us, our schools or our staff
racist, sexist, abusive, profane, obscene, threatening, attacking, spiteful, defamatory, abusive, offensive, violent and/or hateful language
wildly off-topic conversations that are offensive
personal or confidential information
unlawful information or illegal activity
trolling or deliberately disruptive discussions
solicitation
suspicious links (e.g. phishing) or content that could cause harm to an individuals computer system
malicious content
endorsement of political parties or politicians
spam or other commercial, advertising, marketing or promotional material.
Comments that don’t adhere to these rules will be removed and repeat offenders will be blocked from our page/s.
Treat others with kindness and respect. Avoid personal attacks, offensive language, or discriminatory remarks.
Keep discussions relevant to education-related matters and the content posted on the page.
Avoid excessive posting of links or promotional content. Focus on contributing to the conversation.
Constructive feedback is welcome. Avoid purely negative or harmful comments. Offer suggestions for improvement when possible.
Refrain from posting content that may be inappropriate, offensive, or unsafe for any age group.
Avoid sharing personal information about yourself or others on the page.
Understand that page administrators are here to ensure a positive environment and may take necessary actions to enforce the rules.
We’ll remove any posts that don’t adhere to our rules of engagement and we’ll block anyone who chooses to break these rules repeatedly.
By following these rules, we can maintain a welcoming and educational space for all community members.
Last reviewed 03 June 2025