Ep1 Welcome & Response to the Social Media Ban in Australia

Join as as we dive into topics that impact the lives of Children and Young People while the goal of helping Parent's Reconnect with their kids.This Episode we discuss what the podcast Let's Reconnect is all about and explore the biggest topic in the news at the moment which is the Australians Government Social Media Age restrictions for under 16 years olds. The Social Media Ban as it has been called comes into place on December 10 2025.You can find the esafety commisioner resources here to get accurate information and support about the social media age restrictionsCheck out the news about social media platforms trying to hide the research that showed their platforms were dangerous for Youth Mental HealhTeach Us Consent - Fix our Feeds - campaign for the government to support Australia's to opt in and out of algorithims on social mediaLet's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and engage with us on socials @breanna.jayne_psych @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out via social media.Let's Reconnect next episode. In the meantime, subscribe and follow our podcast and socials @breanna.jayne_psych @letsreconnect_pod. If you or your child would like to write in with a question or story, or you’d like to be a guest advocating for the needs of children and young people, please reach out.Disclaimer:The information in this podcast is general and not a substitute for individual clinical advice or treatment. While I am a registered psychologist, I am not providing personalised guidance here. Every child and family is different, and what’s discussed may not suit your situation.If you have concerns, please seek support from a qualified mental health professional. For immediate help, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800, or call 000 in an emergency.Views expressed are my own and not those of any organisations I am associated with. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.