How to set privacy settings on social
Use our Set up Safe guides to add the right privacy settings across the social platforms and help children review their usage on the platform.
Community guidelines
Read through these guidelines with children to help them understand what behaviour is accepted across the social platforms.
Guides for parents
Facebook Parent Portal
Instagram Parent Guide
WhatsApp Safety Tips
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Learn more about how children use Instagram and safety features from parent blogger Adele Jennings
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Watch parent blogger Adele Jennings walk through how to use Facebook’s privacy checkup
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Having conversations about social media use
In addition to setting privacy settings and alerts to manage time spent on the apps, it’s equally as important to have regular conversations about what they do online to equip children with the tools to make safer choices.
How to report issues
See links to report issues across the social media platforms and organisations who can offer support for you and your child.
Benefits of social media See how your child can make the most of their social media use with these simple tips
Digital challenges Get expert advice to help children become digitally resilient and make smarter choices online
Campaign to support online safety for families
Campaign launched to help young people ‘Stay safe at home. Stay Safe online’
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