Young people’s lives are increasingly shaped by digital environments, influencing how they learn, socialise, and form their identities through education platforms, social media, gaming, and creative expression. Online platforms are a near-universal part of life for young people. A 2025 survey found that 96% of children aged 10–15 had used social media, with YouTube (76%), TikTok (56%), Instagram (47%), Snapchat (46%), and Facebook (42%) among the most popular platforms.
Mallory Watter's latest Insight article goes into the world-first Australian social media ban and how effective it will be in achieving its aims.