youth

Nearly 9 in 10 Australians support age assurance to protect kids online

Adrianne Saplagio

July 6, 2025

Research shows Australians overwhelmingly back the Albanese Government’s world-leading social media restrictions for under 16s. The Age Assurance Consumer Research…

Understanding online risks for children: Why early conversations matter

Adrianne Saplagio

February 4, 2025

eSafety is urging families to prioritise online safety discussions, as new research reveals that over 1 in 4 girls (26.3%)…

South Australia’s digital safety initiative targets youth engagement with social platforms

Comms Room Staff

October 22, 2024

Premier Peter Malinauskas is leading the South Australian government in proposing a bill to regulate children’s engagement with social media…

Strengthening online safety with an innovative digital tool

Comms Room Staff

October 3, 2024

Child rights organisation ChildFund Australia is partnering with The Girls and Boys Brigade to launch the Swipe Safe app, an…

Game rules strengthen parental control and communication on gambling features

Adrianne Saplagio

September 24, 2024

Video games featuring simulated gambling and similar content now face new mandatory minimum classifications, following reforms introduced by the Albanese…

Education with AI: Teacher communication and efficiency improved

Adrianne Saplagio

September 19, 2024

All NSW public school teachers will soon have access to a generative AI app developed by the Department of Education….

Balancing social media access and cybersafety for youth

Comms Room Staff

September 12, 2024

The Federal Government plans to introduce a minimum age restriction for social media platforms to address concerns over online harm…

Albanese Government push for age restrictions on social media

Adrianne Saplagio

September 12, 2024

The Albanese Labor Government plans to introduce new legislation this year to establish a minimum age requirement for accessing social…