TikTok, It’s Time to Learn What Young People are Really Doing Online
Tracks
Ballroom 2 - In-Person Only
| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 |
| 1:15 PM - 1:35 PM |
Overview
Vesna Ubiparipovic, Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Presenter
Ms Vesna Ubiparipovic
Senior Trainer
Office of the eSafety Commissioner
Tiktok, It’s Time to Learn What Young People Are Really Doing Online
Abstract
When it comes to social media and online gaming, there can be a disconnect between what young people experience and what adults think they are experiencing. Algorithms and AI are playing a significant role in shaping online experiences for children and young people.
Understanding the online experiences of children and young people will help trusted adults promote safer and more positive online experiences.
This session will:
• highlight how young people are using some of the popular social networking apps and games
• identify the online harms children and young people can experience and highlight eSafety’s reporting schemes
• provide strategies to have better conversations with children and young people about social media use, managing content and reporting negative online experiences.
Understanding the online experiences of children and young people will help trusted adults promote safer and more positive online experiences.
This session will:
• highlight how young people are using some of the popular social networking apps and games
• identify the online harms children and young people can experience and highlight eSafety’s reporting schemes
• provide strategies to have better conversations with children and young people about social media use, managing content and reporting negative online experiences.
Biography
Vesna has 10 years’ experience of working in the Out of Home Care sector across a range of roles including direct work, learning and development and quality assurance.
In tandem with her work in child welfare, Vesna has also worked as an investigator in the adult cyber abuse team at the eSafety Commissioner. Through these combined roles, she has demonstrated a profound commitment to safeguarding individuals, both in the physical and digital realms, and to promoting a culture of safety, respect, and well-being. Vesna’s journey continues to be driven by a passion for preventing harm and fostering positive outcomes.
