What is this survey?
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is running this survey to find out how children and young people with disability, and their families or caregivers, have been impacted by the Australian Government’s Social Media Minimum Age (SMMA) Act.
The SMMA Act restricts children under 16 years of age in Australia from holding accounts on popular social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and elsewhere. It came into effect on 10 December 2025.
We want to know how these restrictions have impacted you or your child.
Who is this survey for?
This survey is for:
- Children and young people with disability aged 0 to 25
- Parents, family members or caregivers of children and young people with disability under 16
What does CYDA do with the information you share?
We will use the information we collect to advocate to government and others about the needs of children and young people with disability. By completing this survey, you are consenting (giving us your permission) to potentially use your anonymous responses in research and advocacy. We may use quotes from your comments in our work, including in reports or on social media, but we will not identify you.
How will CYDA protect my information?
How will CYDA protect my information?
This survey is anonymous. We do not collect any information that would let us identify who you are, like your name.
If you are 18 or over, you can choose to leave your contact details at the end if you are open to being contacted about your responses, or related CYDA opportunities, in the future.
Who can I contact for support or to ask a question?
For more information or support, please contact us at media@cyda.org.au or phone 03 9417 1025 or 1800 222 660 (outside metropolitan Melbourne).
You will also find additional support and well-being resources at the end of this survey.