eSmart

https://www.esafety.gov.au/

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SchoolTV

Because parenting doesn’t come with instructions, SchoolTV is a wellbeing resource that can support you in the challenges relating to modern-day parenting.

This award-winning resource helps build relationships, foster connections, enable understanding and break down barriers to navigate a pathway towards better mental health and wellbeing for young people. It can assist in starting conversations on topics that are sometimes awkward or difficult to tackle.

St Laurence O'Toole Primary School subscribes to SchoolTV and anybody can access their invaluable resources via our website at www.stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au

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To help the online industry and the public to prepare for the Social Media Minimum Age obligation, eSafety has considered whether certain services are likely to be ‘age-restricted social media platforms’ and are therefore required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having social media accounts from 10 December 2025. Earlier this week, we announced an update to the list of services that, in eSafety’s view, we consider will be age-restricted social media platforms. These platforms include:

Facebook
Instagram
Kick
Reddit
Snapchat
Threads
TikTok
X
YouTube.

We also announced an update to the list of services that, in eSafety’s view, we consider will not be age-restricted social media platforms on the basis they do not currently meet the criteria for ‘age-restricted social media platform’. These platforms include:

Discord
GitHub
Google Classroom
LEGO Play
Messenger
Roblox
Steam and Steam Chat
WhatsApp
YouTube Kids.

From 10 December, eSafety expects all age-restricted platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent Australian children under the age of 16 from having accounts. Any age restricted platforms which fail to do so may face enforcement action, including civil penalties of up to $49.5 million.

Technology changes quickly, so eSafety won’t publish a fixed list of age-restricted companies. Instead, eSafety will regularly share updated guidance on its website about how it assesses services and enforces compliance. When new platforms appear or the sole, primary or significant purpose of existing ones change significantly, they may be assessed again.

No online platform or service is risk-free, especially for children. Young people can still be exposed to harmful conduct such as cyberbullying and being asked to share nudes, and to content that’s inappropriate for their age like pornography and violent material.

You can always check the eSafety guide which is regularly updated with information and guidance on social media, games, apps and sites.

WEBINARS for 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.