The good stuff
- It’s fun and creative.
- You can learn skills like video editing, writing, and design.
- You can build confidence and find your voice.
About creating online
Social media changes: What it means for your family
Children under 16 can no longer create or keep accounts on some social media platforms.
This change is about protection, not punishment. It gives kids time to grow, build confidence and learn healthy online habits before using apps that can have risks.
Learn more: Social media rules: Helping your child stay safe online
This change is about protection, not punishment. It gives kids time to grow, build confidence and learn healthy online habits before using apps that can have risks.
Learn more: Social media rules: Helping your child stay safe online
Key takeaways
- Creating content online can be fun, creative and very rewarding.
- Share content safely by understanding privacy, possible risks and copyright laws.
- Talk together as a family about healthy ways to create online content.
Creating online content is a great way to express yourself, learn skills and connect with others. Before you get started, read these simple tips for creating and sharing content safely and responsibly.
What is content creation?
Content creation is when you make things to share online like:
- videos or livestreams
- blogs, posts or stories
- podcasts
- photos, art or memes
- gaming content
Many young people love being “content creators”. Some even earn money from it.
The benefits and risks of being a creator
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What to watch out for
- Getting too focused on likes and followers.
- Posting something you later regret.
- Sharing personal information by accident.
- Getting hurtful comments or messages.
Staying safe when you share
Making content stays fun when your privacy and wellbeing are safe:
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Keep your location private
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Protect your identity
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Check who can see your content.
Use privacy settings to control who sees what.
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Think before you share.
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Know the risks.
Protect yourself by learning about online dangers, age restrictions, and laws such as copyright and illegal content.
Learn more
Understanding copyright
Copyright is a law that protects original music, photos, writing and videos.
If you’re adding music, videos or images to your content that someone else made, you usually need their permission.
Tips to follow copyright law:
- Use content you made yourself.
- Use royalty-free music or content that says it's okay to reuse.
- Check for Creative Commons or open licenses.
- Know about fair dealing – it allows limited use of content for things like education or review.
- Recheck the rules if you start making money
Copyright resources
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Fair dealing – What can I use?
Find out from the Australian Copyright Council about fair dealing exceptions and how they apply. -
Protecting your copyright
Learn how you can protect and copyright the material you create. -
Copyright basics factsheet
Use this detailed Arts Law guide to explore what copyright is and how it works.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Copyright
Understand what is happening with copyright and AI.
Tips for families
Families can be a big support for young content creators. Together, you can:
- Talk about what kind of content they like to make.
- Watch and enjoy their videos together.
- Help them think about what’s safe to post.
- Support them if they see something that makes them feel unsafe.
- Encourage breaks from screens and focus on fun, not fame.
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