AI- and non-AI online child sexual victimisation, disclosures and help-seeking

This report describes the national prevalence and characteristics of online child sexual victimisation in Australia in 2026, the involvement of AI, disclosure and help-seeking behaviours, and peer group experiences. Between March and April 2026, we conducted a nationally representative survey of adolescents in Australia. We report our findings under six domains: 1. The prevalence of online sexual victimisation;2. AI involvement in online sexual victimisation;3. Disclosure of online sexual victimisation;4. Peer group dynamics;5. Help-seeking; and6. Concern regarding the use of AI.