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
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