A Positive Pathway for Teens in a Changing Social Media Landscape

As social media regulations change in Australia and many under-16s begin losing access to major platforms, families across our communities are asking the same question: What will our teens do with all that extra time?

 
The truth is: this shift doesn’t have to be something to fear. In fact, it might be the best opportunity in years to help young people reconnect with what matters most — real friendships, real experiences, and real confidence.

For generations, Girl Guides has been a place where girls discover who they are and what they’re capable of. They learn to lead, to think critically, to support each other, and to find joy in challenges big and small. And now, as teens navigate an unexpected pause in their online world, Girl Guides is ready to welcome them into a space where their time isn’t spent scrolling — it’s spent growing.

At Girl Guides, we invite you or your daughters to Log Off and Level Up. Reclaim your time and use it for something powerful and purposeful. It’s not about taking technology away. It’s about giving you something better to move toward.

Whether it’s belaying on a climbing wall, learning to run a camp, planning a project you care about, or simply finding a community where girls and women feel seen and supported, Girl Guides offers the kind of experiences that shape lifelong confidence.

If you, your daughter, niece, neighbour, or student is looking for something positive to fill the new space in her routine, we invite you to consider Girl Guides. It’s safe, structured, welcoming — and led by passionate volunteers who believe in the potential of every girl.

This moment is a turning point for many young people. Let’s help them turn toward something real.

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