Impacts of social media age restrictions on young LGBTIQ+ people

The new federal laws restricting access to social media for people under 16 take effect on 10 December 2025. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia is seeking input from members to understand expected impacts on LGBTIQ+ community-controlled organisations, including organisational readiness and resource needs. Your responses will inform our national advocacy and discussions with government. The survey should take around five minutes to complete.

Section 1: About your organisation

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1. Organisation name (Required.)

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2. Name (Required.)

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3. Email (Required.)

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4. State/territory of operation (Required.)

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5. Main focus area (select all that apply) (Required.)

Youth services

Mental health

Peer support

Community development

Education/training

Other (please specify)

Section 2: Organisational response and capacity

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6. Is your organisation planning any specific activities or supports in response to the restrictions? (Required.)

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7. What would your organisation like to do to support young people during this period, but cannot due to resourcing constraints or other limitations? (Required.)

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8. What types of resources or support would help your organisation respond effectively? (Required.)

Additional funding

Training materials or resources for staff and volunteers

Guidance on safe online connection options

Partnerships or shared initiatives

Other (please specify)

Section 3: Further input

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9. What actions or supports do you think government should prioritise to reduce harm and maintain connection for young LGBTIQ+ people affected by these restrictions? (Required.)

Impacts of social media age restrictions on young LGBTIQ+ people

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1. Organisation name (Required.)

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2. Name (Required.)

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3. Email (Required.)

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4. State/territory of operation (Required.)

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5. Main focus area (select all that apply) (Required.)

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6. Is your organisation planning any specific activities or supports in response to the restrictions? (Required.)

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7. What would your organisation like to do to support young people during this period, but cannot due to resourcing constraints or other limitations? (Required.)

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8. What types of resources or support would help your organisation respond effectively? (Required.)

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9. What actions or supports do you think government should prioritise to reduce harm and maintain connection for young LGBTIQ+ people affected by these restrictions? (Required.)

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10. How could LHA best support your organisation to respond to these changes and advocate for young people? (Required.)

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11. Is there anything else you’d like to share about the sector’s response to these restrictions? (Required.)

Impacts of social media age restrictions on young LGBTIQ+ people

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* 1. Organisation name (Required.)

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* 2. Name (Required.)

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* 3. Email (Required.)

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* 4. State/territory of operation (Required.)

Question Title

* 5. Main focus area (select all that apply) (Required.)

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* 6. Is your organisation planning any specific activities or supports in response to the restrictions? (Required.)

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* 7. What would your organisation like to do to support young people during this period, but cannot due to resourcing constraints or other limitations? (Required.)

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* 8. What types of resources or support would help your organisation respond effectively? (Required.)

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* 9. What actions or supports do you think government should prioritise to reduce harm and maintain connection for young LGBTIQ+ people affected by these restrictions? (Required.)

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* 10. How could LHA best support your organisation to respond to these changes and advocate for young people? (Required.)

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* 11. Is there anything else you’d like to share about the sector’s response to these restrictions? (Required.)

1. Organisation name (Required.)

2. Name (Required.)

3. Email (Required.)

4. State/territory of operation (Required.)

5. Main focus area (select all that apply) (Required.)

6. Is your organisation planning any specific activities or supports in response to the restrictions? (Required.)

7. What would your organisation like to do to support young people during this period, but cannot due to resourcing constraints or other limitations? (Required.)

8. What types of resources or support would help your organisation respond effectively? (Required.)

9. What actions or supports do you think government should prioritise to reduce harm and maintain connection for young LGBTIQ+ people affected by these restrictions? (Required.)

10. How could LHA best support your organisation to respond to these changes and advocate for young people? (Required.)

11. Is there anything else you’d like to share about the sector’s response to these restrictions? (Required.)