Resource: What do I need to know about bullying?
What questions do I need to ask?
Ask your child’s school
- What should I do if my child is bullied?
- Where can I get help?
- What do I need to know about cyberbullying?
Resources
There are many resources that can help you to increase your understanding of different forms of bullying, and provide useful ways for you to support your child.
Look at websites:
- Reach Out provides support on mental health and wellbeing, bullying, family, and peer relationships.
- Bullying No Way covers a wide range of issues on bullying.
- Bullying isn't banter | headspace is a useful resource with links on bullying bejaviours. Headspace also provides free counselling services for young people.
- eSafety Commissioner provides a range of resources for parents and teachers, designed to raise awareness of cyber security in students
- Parent Hub - Dolly's Dream can help you understand how to keep your kids safe online.
- We All Solid Anti-Bullying Program – Telethon Kids Institute provides resources to support bullying in Indigenous contexts.
- Bullying - Kids helpline can help your children and you to understand bullying and deal with its impacts.
Ask your child
- Who are their friends?
- What do they need and want from friends?
- How do their friends treat them, and how do they treat others?
- Do they know who to talk to if they have problems with other children at school?
- What do they do online (if relevant)?
- Do they know what being safe online means?