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eSafety Commissioner ÌýÌý

This websiteÌýprovidesÌýtrustedÌýadviceÌýand resources to stay safeÌýonline, manage digital risks and respond to issues such as cyberbullying,ÌýharmfulÌýcontentÌýand online abuse.

ThinkUKnowÌý Ìý

Factsheets andÌýinformationÌýaboutÌýillegal and harmful content,Ìýonline grooming, preventingÌýonlineÌýchild sexual exploitation and home learning activities forÌýsafer gaming and safer online interactions.

Swoosh, Glide and Rule Number 5

By the eSafety Commissioner Ìý

The picture book shares some of the common technology experiences of children, shows what to do when something unexpected happens on a screen and highlights safe online practices for the whole family.Ìý

Online safety: a guide for parents and carers Ìý

By the eSafety CommissionerÌý

This bookÌýcovers some of the key online safety issues for young people and includes a range of practical tips and advice on what to do if things go wrong. You can also find a list of important services that can offer extra support.

Supporting teenagers to thrive online ÌýÌý

ABC Radio National – Big Ideas

A panel of experts explore about teenagers can reap the benefits of social media and how parents can help them navigateÌýtheÌýrisk and threats online.Ìý

Is the rise in screen use helpful or harmful to adolescent wellbeing?ÌýÌýÌý

The Black Dog Institute

Kate Maston from the Black Dog Institute presents findings from the Future Proofing Study on adolescent screen use and mental health. It covers the impacts (both positive and negative) of streaming, social media and gaming on adolescent wellbeing. The webinar also includes tips for families, helping parents and carers to make the shift from monitoring to mentoring by giving their children the tools to make wiser decisions.

eSafety Commissioner webinars

The eSafety Commissioner routinely hosts live webinars, free of charge, on a range of topics-Ìý providing parents and carers with knowledge, skills and tools to support their children to have safer online experiences. Click the link below to see a list of upcoming webinars.Ìý

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Parental Controls Ìý

ThisÌýarticle describes how to use parental controls for devices that connect to the internetÌýto prevent your child’s access to harmful content, manage time spent online and limit who they communicate with.

Social media age restrictions: What families need to know

From 10 December 2025, new Australian law will be introduced, such that anyone under 16 is not permitted to have a social media account on major social media platforms. These changes are designed to reduce young people’s exposure to online risks and give them more time to develop the skills they need to confidently and safely navigate social media spaces.

For many families, this news may bring mixed feelings. Parents/carers might feel relieved, while young people could experience tension, uncertainty, or even anxiety. If your child already uses social media or has been asking for it, you might be wondering what the changes mean, and how best to support them through this transition.

This article explains what’s changing, why these regulations are being introduced, what the research says, and practical steps parents can take to help young people develop healthy digital habits.

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