THINK promotes respectful and responsible digital citizenship trough positive use of social media.
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ThinkUKnow provides current information and resources to support the safe use of the internet, social media and digital technologies by children.
iParent is a website where parents can learn about the digital environment and keep updated on their children's technology use. Here parents can find guidance for using safety setting on web-connected devices, tips for choosing movies and games and strategies for keeping young people safe online.
Common Sense Media rates apps and websites in the same way as books and movies. Each is given a traditional rating from G to R and a second rating based on educational value.
The Office of the eSafety Commissioner is committed to empowering all Australians to have safer, more positive experiences online. This website provides eSafety information and resources on the issues, apps, games and social networks that shape the online world.
Go to the eSafety Social media age restrictions hub for government resources to assist with the changes to legislation.
The Australian Government is protecting young Australians at a critical stage of their development, through world-first social media age restrictions.
From 10 December 2025, age-restricted social media platforms will have to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under the age of 16 from creating or keeping an account.
The restrictions aim to protect young Australians from pressures and risks that users can be exposed to while logged in to social media accounts. These come from design features that encourage them to spend more time on screens, while also serving up content that can harm their health and wellbeing.
If someone shares or threatens to share an intimate image or video of you, eSafety can help remove the content or stop the threats. If you’re being blackmailed, don’t pay or give them more – stop all contact with the blackmailer.
Image-based abuse is not your fault, and you’re not alone. You can get help by reporting image-based abuse.
Cyberbullying is NEVER acceptable. If you or someone you know is targeted by bullies online tell them:
