Australian children average over four hours on screens daily, experts warn
Australian children now average over four hours daily on screens, with some teens reporting up to 11 hours. Fewer than one in five are meeting exercise recommendations, raising concerns from health experts about developmental challenges. Specialists urge families to create phone-free environments to combat rising screen addiction and its long-term effects on children's health.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 13:42 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 13:50 UTC
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