Statistics & Facts
What percentage of 16–24 year olds reported at least one bad experience online?
75%
Name one negative behaviour people experience online.
Cyberbullying, Cyberscamming, Discrimination, Explicit Content, Harassment, Shaming, Spreading false information.
Name one mental health condition linked to cyberbullying.
Anxiety, depression, social isolation, low self-esteem, suicidal thoughts and behaviours.
What new rule will be in place by the end of 2025 regarding social media access for children?
Who can adolescents or guardians report harmful content to?
E-Safety Commissioner, Teenline, KidsHelpLine
What percentage of people aged 16–24 were sent unwanted and inappropriate content in 2023?
32%
What percentage of adolescents were called bad names online?
24-30%
What percentage of Australians aged 16–24 suffer from depression or anxiety due to online hate or discrimination?
38%
What is the minimum age set by the new rule for accessing social media?
16-years-old
Name one benefit of limiting screen time for young people.
Better mental health, decreased chance of negative experiences
In 2019, what percentage of young people said they had been sent unwanted and inappropriate content?
14%
Cyberbullying can lead to increased feelings of ______ and ______.
Anxiety and Depression
Exposure to harmful online content can normalize which two dangerous behaviours?
eating disorders and self-harm.
The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s independent regulator for what?
Protection against online abuse, enforce the online safety act..
What is one thing parents can do to help their children identify dangers online?
reporting negative online behaviour, educating their child on being aware and alert.
What percentage of adults had their personal information used without consent?
25%
Name two types of harmful online content teenagers might be exposed to that normalize dangerous behaviour.
Self-harm and eating disorders.
Online behaviours can disrupt what daily pattern, which can affect school performance?
Disrupt sleep patterns, decrease school grades and attendance.
Name two functions of the eSafety Commissioner’s Online Safety Program.
Protect adolescents and adults against online abuse and harassment, analyze trends and online behaviors to guide policy and improve safety interventions.
Name two organisations or call centres where young people can seek help.
Kids Helpline, E-Safety Commissioner
What percentage of people (both old and young) had experienced cyberbullying, scamming, or online discrimination?
79%
Besides cyberbullying, name two other common harmful behaviours found online.
Cyberscamming, misinformation, online harassment, Doxxing (spreading information about a person without consent)
Cyberbullying and exposure to harmful content can increase risks of using what type of substances?
Illegal or dangerous substances such as drugs and alcohol.
The new social media rule is designed to reduce the chance of what type of images being shared?
Violent or graphic imagery, self-harm or suicide related visuals, non-consensual image sharing, cyberbullying-related media
The eSafety Commissioner works to eliminate which three types of harmful online content?
Cyber abuse, explicit content, negative or harmful online content