Helping your child deal with bullying, aggression and violence
You have an important role to play that starts with talking to your child about what they can do to build a safe and positive learning space for everyone. Every member of the school community has a right to feel safe and protected from bullying. Bullying can have long-lasting effects on those involved. It’s important to help your child take a stand against anti-social behaviour and to develop strategies for dealing with conflict situations by:
- Learning about the key components of bullying
- Helping your child understand the role of bystander action in bullying situations
- Discovering ways to work with the school to tackle bullying
- Accessing support for children who are bullied or who bully others
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Resources
Bullystoppers: For parents
Find guidance for parents, students and teachers, and advice on what to do if your child is involved in a bullying situation.
eSafety Parents: Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is an important issue to discuss as a family or for supporting someone who has been affected by such behaviour.
Teenage bullying: what to look for and how to help
Information for parents to work with school staff on a plan to stop bullying. Suitable for 9 to 15 years.
Bullying no way: For families
Bullying no way is the trusted government source of quality resources for creating safe and supportive learning environments.
LGBTQ cyberbullying: A guide for parents and educators
This site provides an overview and advice for parents and educators to help LGBTQ cyberbullying victims.
School-age bullying: helping your child
Information for parents to support your child at home and help your child develop strategies to handle bullying. Suitable for 5 to 8 years.
headspace: Bullying
Find out more information about bullying and what you can do about it.
Cyberbullying and teenagers
This video from the Raising Children Network demonstrates one approach to discussing cyberbullying with your child.
Signs of bullying in children and teenagers
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