Opinion: Banning social media won’t fix Australia’s youth mental health crisis
The concerns with a blanket social media ban for under-16s are multifaceted.
A mistake to ban under-16s from social media. Ban the algorithms.
The Australian government has introduced legislation to ban Australians under the age…
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A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here’s what happened last time Australia tried to make a ‘clean’ internet
The Clean Feed would require internet service providers to run a government-created…
The design tricks keeping your kids hooked on games and apps – and three things you can do about it
Reputation is important on social media.
New teen accounts on Instagram are a welcome step, but real ‘peace of mind’ requires more
The move, touted as giving “peace of mind” for parents, is a…
Great news! “Teen accounts” for under-18 Instagram users
In welcome news, Instagram parent company Meta has announced that, over the…
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Schools turn to self-defence trainers to help students feel safer
As issues of youth violence increase, teenagers in Victorian schools are turning…
Is your child’s photo on their school Facebook page? What does this mean for their privacy?
If you are taking an image of a child, ask for verbal…
Is social media making you unhappy? The answer is not so simple
For some, social media is a way to connect with people we…
What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
We need to be careful about referring to social media use as…
