36 Months
Hyundai Australia is proud to support the 36 Months initiative.
36 Months
36 Months is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising the legal age for social media app usage from 13 to 16, advocating for a safer digital environment for our youth.
Founded in 2024 by two doting dads – 36 Months is the brainchild of co-founders Michael Wipfli (Wippa), co-host of Nova Sydney’s Breakfast radio show; and Rob Galluzzo, founder of film production company FINCH.
Hyundai Australia is proud to support the 36 Months initiative, reflecting our ongoing commitment to progress for humanity and fostering activities that promote societal well-being.
Why 16?
We’re raising an anxious generation. Excessive social media use is rewiring young brains within a critical window of psychological development, causing an epidemic of mental illness.
At 13, children are not yet ready to navigate online social networks safely. These years are crucial for them to develop a secure sense of self alongside social confidence. 36 Months aims to create a supportive platform for teenagers to cultivate a secure identity and navigate the digital landscape with resilience and mindfulness.
Each notification, like, or comment triggers a dopamine release, creating a reward loop that keeps teenagers engaged and returning for more. The anticipation of receiving these rewards and the pleasure derived from them can make social media usage addictive and difficult to resist.
Sign the petition
To safeguard the digital future of Australia’s youth, Hyundai Australia is calling on our community to advocate for crucial policy change by signing the petition, soon to be taken to parliament.
Be a part of the change