Navigating Social Media Changes: Community Info Session with Paris McNeil

Feeling Overwhelmed by Social Media Changes? You’re Not Alone.

Kids Hub and Parkerville Children and Youth Care Present:

A Community Information Session with Paris McNeil

📅 Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025
🕕 Time: 7 to 8pm, you are welcome to arrive from 6.30pm.

📍 Venue: Basil Hanna Theatre, Stan and Jean Peron Child Advocacy Centre
☕ Join us for tea, coffee and light refreshments

Who Should Attend

• Parents and carers of children or teens under 16

• Teachers, educators, and youth workers

• Allied-health and medical professionals

• Anyone supporting children’s wellbeing

Social media and screen time are some of the biggest challenges families face today. With the social media ban for under-16s commencing on 10 December 2025, many parents are unsure what to expect or how it might affect their family—particularly if their child feels anxious or uses social media to stay connected.

Join us for this special event, designed especially for busy parents who need clear, practical information and support.

We know there are still many unknowns, since how the ban will be enforced depends on the social media platforms themselves. While we may not have every answer yet, this session will give you the most up-to-date information available.

What you’ll get from this session:

• A clear explanation of what the social media ban is, why it’s being introduced, and how it’s expected to work

• Practical strategies to encourage healthy tech habits at home and manage screen time during school terms and holidays

• Guidance on having open, constructive conversations with your kids about social media, gaming, and online behaviour

• Tips for keeping children safe from harmful or inappropriate content, and how to respond to challenges like cyberbullying

• Real-life advice and easy strategies to help your child cope with change, especially if they’re feeling anxious.

About your presenter:
Paris McNeil is a lawyer and online safety educator who has worked with thousands of students, parents, and teachers across Australia on topics like cyber-safety, digital wellbeing, resilience, and critical thinking. As a Gen Z herself, Paris brings a practical, relatable approach and is a trusted voice on the social media ban.

Bring your questions - no topic is too small. You’ll leave with the latest information, practical tools, and the confidence to support your family through this transition.

Kids Hub and Parkerville Child and Youth Care are pleased to facilitate this important community event.

Reserve your spot and get the support you need as spaces are limited!

Guests are invited to attend either in person or online. Please specify your preference when registering. Sign up here for the event link and to receive reminders.