Dealing with change from the social media ban

From 10 December 2025, social media accounts will be restricted to Australians aged 16 and over. We know that lots of young people affected by these new restrictions have mixed feelings about it, or even disagree with the decision. This is a big change and whatever you’re feeling is valid.

While there’s lots of benefits to staying off of social media, it's also a big part of how many young people stay connected. You may be worried about how you’ll stay in touch with friends or keep up to date with what’s going on in the world.

We’ve pulled together a few resources below to help you deal with these worries. For more detailed information about the restrictions, head to the eSafety social media restrictions hub.

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