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Social media changes are coming
From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.
What you need to know:
- The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube, as well as other platforms. See the latest list.
- Most online gaming and standalone messaging apps are among the types of services that will not be included.
- Children under 16 will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
Find out more at social media age restrictions for families. If you can't join our free webinar, we're also developing video guides for parents and carers about the upcoming social media changes for under 16s.
On this page:
- Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
- Understanding AI companions: What parents and carers need to know
- Sexual extortion: What parents and carers need to know
- AI-assisted image-based abuse: Navigating the deepfake threat
- Algorithms and adolescents: The rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people
- The changing face of cyberbullying: Protecting your child in 2025
- Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into secondary school
- Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
- Recognising online coercive control in young people's lives
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Social media age restrictions explained – a guide for parents and carers
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 30-minute information session to understand the changes. Learn more about this webinar.
TERM 4 (AEDT)
- 14 November, 1:00pm
- 19 November, 7:00pm
- 20 November, 12:30pm
- 2 December, 7:00pm
- 8 December, 3:30pm
- 15 December, 1:00pm
Understanding AI Companions: What parents and carers need to know
AI chatbots and companions that act like friends or partners are becoming more common – but they can be risky to children and young people. The 45-minute webinar explores what AI companions are, the risks to look out for and how to talk to your child about them. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students. Learn more about this webinar.
Coming soon: This webinar will be offered again.
AI-assisted image-based abuse: Navigating the deepfake threat
AI tools are evolving fast – and some are being misused in ways that can harm or exploit children and young people, including through the creation of deepfakes and digitally altered images. This 45-minute webinar covers how these technologies are being used, their impact and how to support and protect your child. It’s suitable for parents and carers of upper primary and high school students. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 21 October, 12:00pm
Algorithms and adolescents: The rewards and risks of recommender systems for young people
Algorithms and AI are influencing how young people experience the online world. This 45-minute webinar explores both the benefits and risks of recommender algorithms, including how they affect the content young people see and what you can do to protect your child from the potential harms. It's suitable for parents and carers of young people in upper primary and secondary school. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 9 December, 12:30pm
The changing face of cyberbullying: Protecting your child
Cyberbullying is evolving, with the use of AI-powered tactics, coded emoji language, and the covert manipulation that many adults may miss. This 45-minute webinar helps parents spot the signs, build support at home and guide children on how to respond and stay safe. It’s suitable for parents and carers of primary and high school students. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 29 October, 12:30pm
Supporting healthy tech use as your child transitions into secondary school
This 45-minute webinar explores the social pressures, peer influences, and technological challenges young people face as they transition into secondary school. It also offers practical strategies for navigating online friendships and connections to help minimise negative experiences. It's suitable for parents and carers of children in upper primary school (ages 11 to 12) and Year 7. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 18 November, 12:30pm
Understanding and using parental controls to help protect your child online
Parental controls can be a useful addition to the strategies you use to help protect your child online. This 45-minute webinar covers the types of controls available, and how to use them alongside other online safety measures. It’s suitable for parents and carers of primary and high school students. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 6 November, 12:30pm
Recognising online coercive control in young people's lives
It’s not always easy to spot when a relationship becomes controlling, especially for young people. This 45-minute webinar will explore how tech-based coercive control impacts young people, the red flags to watch for and practical ways to support those experiencing it. Learn more about this webinar.
Term 4 (AEDT)
- 1 December, 12:30pm
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Cyberbullying and online drama
Last updated: 04/11/2025