Exposure to harmful or inappropriate content
Introduction
Why more vulnerable
Benefits for young people
Online risks
Financial scams
Harmful or inappropriate content
Online grooming
Cyberbullying
Online privacy
Impulsivity online
Talking about safety
Online boundaries
Safe social media use
Critical thinking skills
If things go wrong
Independence and safety
Key messages
Online safety resources
Online platforms can sometimes expose young people to content that is confusing, distressing or not developmentally appropriate.
Examples may include:
- violent or disturbing images
- misinformation or conspiracy content
- explicit material
- extreme or harmful communities
Supporting young people to talk openly about what they encounter online can reduce the impact of these experiences.
