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• Keep the computer or device in an area of your home that can be supervised. And check in regularly with your child to see what they are viewing.
• Explore the online world with them. Play games with them. Do a creative project together.
• Think about social media readiness. Most social media sites require users to be at least 16 years of age before they can register, although some sites are created especially for children under 16.
• Encourage respect and empathy. Teach them to avoid sharing or posting things that may upset others.
• Encourage them to learn about online safety by exploring the e Safety Commissioner Kids website: 
• Be clear about how much time they can spend online, the apps they can use, the websites they can visit and what they can share or post online. 
• Ensure your own devices are protected by a password or pin, so your child cannot accidentally come across inappropriate content.
• Use parental control tools appropriate for the age and experience of your child. Be upfront and get your child on board. Let them know that these can be reviewed and changed as they get older and they continue to demonstrate responsible behaviour. Consider installing a 鈥榗hild-friendly鈥� search engine that will allow them to explore a limited number of sites.

• Keep the computer or device in an area of your home that can be supervised. And check in regularly with your child to see what they are viewing.
• Explore the online world with them. Play games with them. Do a creative project together.
• Think about social media readiness. Most social media sites require users to be at least 16 years of age before they can register, although some sites are created especially for children under 16.
• Encourage respect and empathy. Teach them to avoid sharing or posting things that may upset others.
• Encourage them to learn about online safety by exploring the e Safety Commissioner Kids website: 
• Be clear about how much time they can spend online, the apps they can use, the websites they can visit and what they can share or post online. 
• Ensure your own devices are protected by a password or pin, so your child cannot accidentally come across inappropriate content.
• Use parental control tools appropriate for the age and experience of your child. Be upfront and get your child on board. Let them know that these can be reviewed and changed as they get older and they continue to demonstrate responsible behaviour. Consider installing a 鈥榗hild-friendly鈥� search engine that will allow them to explore a limited number of sites.

The Australian Government social media age restrictions for Australians under the age of 16 are due to take effect on 10 December 2025.

The social media minimum age obligations will be implemented in line with the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024. The new law requires age-restricted social media platforms to take 鈥榬easonable steps鈥� to prevent children under 16 from having an account.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

FAQs are now published on the eSafety website here: . This FAQ website is the 鈥榮ingle source of truth鈥� that can always be used to find the latest information about the upcoming implementation.

You can help your child to stay in control of their information. This includes personal details, online photos and social media identity. It is important your child is aware of where and how their information is available online.

They should think about:

• Who can access it
• What others may be doing with their information
• The impression they are leaving for others to find.

How can I protect my child鈥檚 privacy when they are online?

• Update the privacy settings on devices, applications (apps) and software your child is using. You can find out more about using devices safely on the eSafety Commissioner website:
• Get involved and explore the online world with them. 
• Play alongside them in online games and see what kinds of information they may be sharing.
• Get to know the apps and devices your child is using. Find out about different apps, games and social media platforms on the eSafety Guide:
• Respect their privacy. Ask your child for permission before sharing or tagging photos of them.
• Avoid sharing photos and videos that contain personal details, such as full names, personal contact information, school uniforms and locations. 
• Avoid adding comments to photos that identify locations, like street addresses, school names, or identifying features in front of your home.  
• Ensure schedules of children鈥檚 activities are not shared online. 

Parental controls are settings that allow you to monitor and limit what your child can see and do online.

They can be set up to:

• Stop your child from accessing specific websites or functions
• Limit screen time on a device, program or website
• Allow you to monitor sites your child visits and filter inappropriate content.

Visit the eSafety Commissioner website for information about setting appropriate parental controls on different devices: .

• Visit the Tasmanian Government鈥檚 for online safety tips videos and information
• The  has advice about data security.
• Report scams or suspicious online activity to law enforcement via . 

• Wellbeing, behaviour and safety policies