Unplug24: How you can get involved
Unplug24 is a national day of action to help shine light on the toxic effects of social media. See how you can get involved.
Let Them Be Kids
Let Them Be Kids is a News Corp Australia campaign calling for children under 16 to be restricted from having social media accounts.
‘Hunting ground’: Neighbours star on the dangers of social media
Aussie actress and child abuse survivor Madeleine West has revealed why she’s taking part in Unplug 24. See what it is and how you can get involved.
What Jessica Mauboy and Adam Gilchrist have in common
Big names from the world of entertainment, sport, politics and business have pledged support for a new national initiative designed to save Australian lives.
‘Mac was terrorised’: Dad’s move to save more Aussie lives
On the first anniversary of Mac Holdsworth’s death after he was terrorised by a predator through sextortion, his father Wayne wants Aussies to boycott social media. See the video.
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New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
‘Pulling knives on parents’: Kids’ addiction out of control
Some Aussie teens are so addicted to social media and gaming they are pulling knives on their parents, while others are throwing screaming matches. Sign our petition to change the law.
Premier’s ultimatum to social media giants: If you don’t, I will
I wrote to Meta more than six weeks ago and am yet to receive the courtesy of a response, writes Steven Miles.
Let Them Be Kids: Save our teens from social media scourge
The age limit that children can access social media should be raised to 16 as Australian kids face the worst humanitarian crisis of a generation. JOIN THE LET THEM BE KIDS CAMPAIGN
‘Raise the age to 16’: Tragic Aus health crisis
A generation of children are facing a health crisis like no other generation before. Now, experts and parents say we need to change the law.
Why selfies could help protect our kids
Selfies in seconds could be used to help assure the age of young social media users if the federal government cracks down on access rules.
Daughter’s sad spiral from Snapchat to Anorexia
After begging for months to download Snapchat, Fiona finally gave in to her daughter. A little over 12 months later, her once carefree girl was diagnosed with a horror condition.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives were tragically cut short. And all 10 of them are linked by one tragic thing.
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