Social media age restrictions webinars
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.
Join our information sessions for parents and carers; educators and youth-serving professionals to understand the changes, their purpose and implications.
Parents and carers
The 30-minute webinar will help parents and carers understand the upcoming changes to social media access for children under 16.
Join our information session to:
- understand the purpose of the new age restrictions and how they aim to protect young Australians
- understand which platforms will require users to be 16+ and what platforms they can still access
- get tips and resources to support your child’s online safety and wellbeing through the transition.
Parents and carers will gain:
- a clear understanding of the new rules and their implications
- confidence in guiding their child through these changes
- access to trusted resources to support safe and positive online engagement.
Friday 14 November, 1:00pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 19 November, 7:00pm (AEDT)
Thursday 20 November, 12:30pm (AEDT)
Tuesday 2 December, 7:00pm (AEDT)
Monday 8 December, 3:30pm (AEDT)
Monday 15 December, 1:00pm(AEDT)
Educators and youth-serving professionals
Join our 30-minute webinar for an overview of the upcoming social media age restrictions in Australia.
Each of our information sessions will cover:
- What the new legislation means for educators and youth-serving professionals.
- Insights into how platform design features can impact young people's wellbeing.
- Strategies and resources to support young people through the transition.
You will leave with:
- a clear understanding of the age restriction legislation
- practical resources to support young people and families through the changes
- the confidence to respond to questions and concerns from young people and parents and carers about what is happening.
Monday 10 November, 3.45pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 19 November, 3.45pm (AEDT)
Wednesday 26 November, 3.45pm (AWST)
Thursday 27 November, 3.45pm (AEDT)
Monday 1 December, 3.45pm (AEDT)
Last updated: 29/10/2025