Parent eSafety Resources

As of 10 December 2025, new legislation requires major social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining accounts.

Platforms covered include Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube. Other services that have identified themselves as age-restricted include BigoLive, BlueSky, Lemon8, Wizz and Yubo.

These changes aim to better protect young people from some of the risks associated with social media. Features such as endless scrolling, disappearing content and constant notifications can make it difficult to switch off, and exposure to negative or harmful content can contribute to stress, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Social media can also expose young users to issues such as cyberbullying, requests for images and inappropriate content.

The changes are intended as a delay rather than a ban, giving young people more time to develop the digital, social and emotional skills needed to navigate online spaces safely.

For more information, visit the eSafety Commissioner’s website

This 45-minute webinar:

• explores what quality screen time looks like
• how to create balanced family routines
• ways to manage boredom and transitions
• strategies to support children’s wellbeing at different ages and stages.

The webinar offers realistic and practical approaches to strengthen digital skills, encourage open conversations, and make screen time more positive and predictable for the whole family.

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and lower secondary school.

Term 2 (AEST)

• 29 April 2026, 12:30 pm
• 17 June 2026, 12.30 pm

AI (generative artificial intelligence) is built into many of the apps, games and services we use. While these tools can offer positive experiences, they also bring new risks, especially for children and young people.
Understanding what these risks look like, how to reduce them, and what to do if something goes wrong is important for anyone supporting children and young people. 

This 45-minute webinar for parents and carers will cover these areas: 

• The types of AI-related risks your child may come across in their everyday online activities, including AI companion chatbots, deepfakes, AI influencers, and AI-facilitated cyberbullying and other online-harassment related risks.
• How these technologies can affect your child’s safety, privacy, development, and mental and social wellbeing.
• Practical, easy-to-use strategies and resources to help you guide and support your child, including what to do if something goes wrong and where to seek help.

Suitable for parents and carers of young people in primary and secondary school.

TERM 2 (AEST)

• 7 May 2026, 12.30 pm
• 3 June 2026, 12.30 pm 

Internet-connected devices in your home provide various benefits. However, it's important to be aware of the associated risks and know how to safeguard yourself and your family. 

Internet-connected devices in your home provide various benefits. However, it's important to be aware of the associated risks and know how to safeguard yourself and your family.

Internet-connected devices in your home provide various benefits. However, it's important to be aware of the associated risks and know how to safeguard yourself and your family. 

Online spaces should be safe for everyone, but you may sometimes come across content that is distressing - especially if it shows extreme violence or acts of terrorism.

From saying sorry to deleting mean comments, there are lots of ways you can try to make things better if you have upset someone online. 

 

It can be hurtful when people are mean or spread lies about you online - but there are things you can do to feel better. The most important thing to remember is that it is not your fault. You are not alone and there is help available.