Australia’s Social Media Age Restrictions Explained | Jocelyn Brewer

Australia’s new social media age restrictions kick in on 10 December 2025, and many parents are wondering — what does it actually mean? In this conversation, host Luke “Cookie” Cook chats with psychologist and digital wellbeing expert Jocelyn Brewer to unpack the changes, what’s included, what’s not, and how families can prepare without panic. 💡 It’s not about fear — it’s about connection and curiosity. What you’ll learn: ➤Which platforms are restricted and what’s exempt ➤How age verification and privacy checks will work ➤How to talk to teens about the changes (without arguments!) ➤Ways to create a realistic family tech agreement ➤Jocelyn’s golden reminders: Be curious, not furious and Choose connection over correction Chapters 00:00 ➤ Welcome to Cuppa TV & show intro 01:00 ➤ Why age restrictions matter (Dec 10 context) 01:45 ➤ Meet Jocelyn Brewer: digital wellbeing expert 02:35 ➤ What’s changing: affected platforms & key exemptions 08:40 ➤ Age verification “waterfall” & privacy concerns 13:45 ➤ Starting family conversations: audits, contacts, alternatives 16:00 ➤ Parents modelling change; supporting vulnerable teens 24:55 ➤ Creating realistic family tech agreements (kid-led drafts) 26:00 ➤ Resources, final mantras (“curious, not furious”), and wrap-up Curious to learn more from Lottie to pick her brain on this topic? Click below to see all of her services and have the ability to connect with her directly through our new booking directory. https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/profiles/jocelyn-brewer From consulting to keynotes, our wide range of experts are ready to serve you. Enquire now! https://cuppa.pickmybrain.world/browse-our-brains Stay in the loop for all things Cuppa and Cuppa Co-Lab, our live event space in Sydney! https://cuppa.tv/