Australia's Social Media Ban:

Essential Resources
for Schools

Welcome back to a new school year.

There’s been so much talk in the media recently about the TikTok ban, and changes in Meta’s fact-checking and community guidelines. We’re already hearing from schools who have many questions about how all these changes will impact young people’s experiences on the internet and their responsibility in supporting them.

A specific topic many educators in Australia are concerned about is the upcoming social media ban and how it will be implemented throughout the year.

Here’s what you need to know: 

Understanding the Changes Together 

With so much evolving at once, educators are grappling with what these changes and regulations mean for students’ online experiences and their role in supporting them. Schools have questions, and the need for clarity has never been greater. That's why we created this pack. 

What’s in the pack?

Expert Video Series

"Preparing for the Social Media Ban in 2025"  Our two-part video series covers essential topics for schools:

Video 1: Reviewing and assessing safety technology and school policies

Video 2: Building a holistic education and communication strategy

Shareable Social Media Graphics to help schools explain:

• What constitutes "reasonable steps" that must be taken by big tech companies to prevent children from accessing their platforms
  
  
• Which platforms are likely to be affected
  
  
• Understanding the additional "digital duty of care" legislation

Parent Information Resource

A comprehensive guide for your school’s parent community covering:

• Practical strategies for managing the transition
• Tips for having meaningful conversations with children about social media
• Alternative platform selection suggestions

Supporting You Every Step of The Way

As details of the ban’s implementation emerge throughout 2025, we'll continue to update you and provide additional support to ensure your school community thrives in this changing digital landscape.

If you'd like to explore technology solutions or educational programs to get ahead of upcoming social media legislation, Linewize and ySafe are here to assist. Feel free to contact our local teams directly at enquiries@linewize.io and enquiries@ysafe.com.au.

Best regards, 
The Qoria Team

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