Cybersafety

Now that you have your iPad we wish that it was all fun and games, but your iPad brings with it a heap of responsibility.

You are connected to the web and to other people so it is important that you know how to treat other people with respect, be safe and know how to deal with problems.

Here are some tips and advice...number one though is if you are in doubt talk to a trusted adult like a parent or teacher.

• As of 10 December 2025, Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, Twitch, X and YouTube are required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from having accounts on their platforms. See the latest list.

• Under-16s are still allowed to see publicly available social media content that doesn’t require logging into an account.

• If you’re under 16 or have friends who are, you can stay connected by using accounts on a range of messaging apps and platforms that are not age-restricted.

• Under-16s won't get into trouble if they have an account on an age-restricted platform after 10 December, but the platform could face a penalty of up to $49.5 million if it doesn’t take steps to prevent underage accounts.

• No matter how old you are, if something goes wrong while you're on social media or anywhere else online, help is available – you don't have to deal with it on your own. Check our I need help page for young people.

See more information on the eSafety Commissioner website.

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