Australian Children of the Digital Age (ACODA)

The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child

The Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child has commissioned Wallis Social Research to conduct surveys with over 3,000 families across Australia with children from six months to seven years of age. This study aims to gain insights into the usage of digital technologies by young children and explore the impact of technology use.

The results of the evaluation will provide crucial evidence of potential opportunities and problems presented by digital technologies and inform recommendations for policy and practice concerned with the wellbeing of young children.

This ongoing research will contact participants each year for four years by telephone or email to participate in a series of annual surveys.

When is the survey being conducted?

The ACODA Wave 3 survey opens for the first cohort of respondents from 2 October 2025 - 8 December 2025. The ACODA Wave 3 survey will open for the second cohort of respondents from 3 February 2026 - 30 March 2026.

How long will the survey take?

This online survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Why should I take part?

The ACODA research will explore the use of digital technologies by young Australian children and their families, and the impact of this use.

Your participation will provide crucial evidence for our research into potential opportunities and problems presented by digital technologies and inform recommendations for policy and practice concerned with the wellbeing of young children.

Families who complete the survey prior to the closing date will also be eligible to receive a $50 eGift card.

Participating in this survey is voluntary, and your decision to complete this survey (or not) will not affect any government payments or services you receive. You can also withdraw from the research at any time without penalty.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

If you have any queries, please call us on freecall 1800 879 210. If you need to leave us a message, please reference and quote the project number (4977) in your message, so that we can call you back.