Online Safety Hub
Online Safety Hub
The Hub includes expert advice on the most pertinent cyber safety issues and frequently asked questions around platforms like TikTok, Fortnite, Instagram, and more. There are app reviews with age and safety recommendations, a range of guides and resources to help ensure healthy boundaries around screen time and gaming, and step-by-step instructions for using parental controls and filtering out inappropriate content.
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Social media age restrictions for under-16s are now in effect
It’s not a ban, it’s a delay to having accounts
Age-restricted platforms won’t be allowed to let under-16s create or keep an account. That’s because being logged into an account increases the likelihood that they’ll be exposed to pressures and risks that can be hard to deal with. These come from social media platform design features that encourage them to spend more time on screens, while also serving up content that can harm their health and wellbeing.
Explore advice for under 16s, including what to do with exisiting accounts.
24/7 support from Kids Helpline and other services for young people dealing with the change
Find resources and conversation starters for your family.
Which platforms are age-restricted?
Find out which platforms currently meet the assessment criteria.
Reference: https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions-hub