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Navigating the social media changes

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms won’t be allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account, giving them more time to develop important skills and maturity.

Quick facts about the age restrictions, and how they may impact schools:

• The age restrictions are likely to apply to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, X and YouTube as well as other platforms. See the latest list. 
• Under-16s will still be able to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.
• Schools may need to explore alternative methods for communicating with parents and students.

• There are exclusions for a number of platforms, including educational tools such as learning management systems. For example, Google Classroom and YouTube Kids will not be age restricted, and You Tube videos that can be seen without logging in can still be shared by teachers.

   

The eSafety commission has launched new pages on the social media age restrictions hub, designed to support parents and carers, educators and young people, as we prepare for the restrictions to come into effect.

The eSafety hub is your go-to resource for preparing your school community, from understanding how the age restrictions affect schools to accessing tools that help you communicate these changes to students and parents.

Find answers to many of parent/carer questions and more, at the hub.

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/industry-regulation/social-media-age-restrictions/webinars

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