Australia's Under-16 Social Media Ban: What It Means for Aussie Families Abroad
Apparently from this Wednesday there’s a big social-media shake-up in Australia: kids under 16 are getting taken off most of the big apps. 😳 We’re overseas now, so we don’t know how this will affect families living abroad. Especially if your kids still use Aussie accounts to chat with friends or family back home. So tell me… what are you all doing? Are you stock-piling contacts? Switching to messages or email? Planning holiday chats already? Is this going to change how we stay connected long-distance or will everyone just click ‘accept’ and move on? Drop your thoughts below, and if you’re living abroad too. I really want to hear how YOU’re preparing! 🌏🙏 #AustraliaUpdate #SocialMediaBan #Under16Ban #ExpatLife #FamilyChat #AustraliaNews #BaliLife #StayConnected”
Big changes are rolling out across Australia this week: starting Wednesday, kids under 16 are being removed from major social media apps under new government regulations. For Aussie families traveling overseas – especially popular expat hubs like Bali – this shift raises big questions about how we keep our kids connected with loved ones back home.
If your child has an Australian-based account, they may suddenly lose access, even if you’re currently living abroad. So what can families do to stay ahead? Some are already saving important contacts before accounts are deactivated, others are switching to messaging apps that aren’t impacted – like WhatsApp or regular SMS – and a few are even dusting off good ol’ email (remember those?).
Planning a holiday trip back home? It might be time to schedule some real-time catch-ups in person. Or consider using video chat platforms like Zoom, which aren’t tied to social media laws just yet.
This move is all about online safety, but it’s clear there will be ripple effects for global Aussie families trying to stay close across distance. For Bali-based families, it may mean rethinking your kids’ digital toolkits – and staying patient as platforms adjust their policies.
Are you already seeing changes on your child’s device? Have you found a great workaround to stay connected? We’d love to hear how other Aussie expats are preparing. Drop your tips below and let’s navigate this shift together 🇦🇺🌴
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