The Social Media Ban
Prepare your students, parents, and school for the social media ban with tools to navigate the transition, build resilience, and thrive offline.
The social media ban is here...what now?
The social media ban is here...what now?
What's happening?
The Australian social media ban is here. But what happens now?
The Government has raised the minimum age for social media use, effectively banning children under 16 years old from using social media.
But even with social media out of the picture, schools and parents must stay vigilant and actively protect kids from harms they may experience on gaming, messaging and streaming platforms.
Check out these free videos to understand what the social media ban is, how it works, and what it will mean for your family.
Help your kids to prepare:
The videos below are free for all parents, schools and NFPs to use in having conversations with under 16s about the social media ban and their technology use generally.
The videos contain all the information young people and parents need to know about the social media ban and what they can do to continue to prepare.
Even if a child has found a loophole and is still on social media, the platforms will be reviewing accounts over the coming months, so it’s important that they back up their accounts and are prepared to loss access at any time.
Social Media Ban Resources
Social Media Ban Factsheets
Download this factsheet for up to date information about the social media ban.
Social Media Ban Workshops:
(in person)
Student Social Media Ban Keynote
Year 4-10
Imagine a world without TikTok, Instagram, or Snapchat. Sounds impossible, right? Well, it’s happening.
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The upcoming social media ban for under-16s is a massive shift that will leave many students feeling anxious, disconnected, and unprepared. Don't let your students face this challenge alone. This engaging keynote equips students with the tools and understanding they need to navigate this major change with confidence.
I break down what the ban will involve, giving students a clear understanding of the changes, why it’s happening, and how it will impact them. More importantly, students will walk away with practical strategies to cope with the transition, build resilience, and rediscover meaningful offline connections.
Tailored to resonate with young people, this presentation equips students with the tools to ensure they feel supported, informed, and ready to thrive in a post-social media world.
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This keynote will empower students to:
Understand what the ban is and why it’s happening.
Build resilience and strategies to transition confidently.
Plan for a happy and healthy life offline.
Don’t let your students face the ban unprepared—book this keynote to give them the tools they need to thrive in a world without social media.
Parent Information Session
In person or online
The social media ban for under-16s is a major change that will impact families everywhere, but many parents have no idea what’s coming.
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This session provides parents with a clear understanding of the ban, why it’s being implemented, and how it will affect their children. Parents will learn practical strategies to help their child navigate the transition, manage anxiety, and build healthier habits.
Importantly, this presentation equips parents with the tools and language to have conversations and implement boundaries with their children around social media and technology use. I emphasise the importance of schools and parents delivering consistent messaging to ensure young people feel supported and secure.
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This keynote will equip parents with:
A clear understanding of the ban and its implications.
Strategies to support their children’s transition.
Practical tools and resources to foster healthy tech habits.
Equip parents with the tools they need to support their kids through this major change—book your Parent Information Session now!
Staff Training for Schools, Youth Teams and NFPs
For Youth Facing Teams - In person or online
This workshop is designed specifically for Youth Workers, Advocates, Educators and others working directly with young people in Western Australia. This training equips participants with knowledge and tools to manage the social media ban and support the young people that access their services.
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The upcoming social media ban is a massive change for the young people that you work with. Don't let your young people face this challenge alone.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of the ban, what it means for the young people they support, and how to guide them through this transition with confidence. Through collaborative discussions, we’ll explore practical strategies to help young people maintain friendships, build community, and express their creativity without relying on social media.
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Participants will gain:
A clear understanding of the social media ban: what it is, how it will be implemented, and what it means for the young people they support.
Practical strategies for guiding young people through the social media ban.
Ideas and tools for helping young people to foster healthy technology habits.
