Also see cyberbullying
What is bullying?
It's more than just a fight or disliking someone.
It’s being mean to someone over and over again.
It can involve violence, intimidation and harassment.
Bullying is when someone or a group of people repeatedly use words or actions to hurt you.
Bullying can happen anywhere – at home, with friends, in a group, at school, on the bus or at school, online and on social media platforms.
Bullying is serious - it is not funny - it causes pain for others.
The YourCrew team does not tolerate bullying.
We do, however, applaud people who are strong enough to say sorry for what they have done, we applaud people who say, “stop doing that. I don’t like it” and we applaud people who tell others that bullying is not tolerated.
These are our values. What are yours?
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GENERAL INFO
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About Bullying:
"You Are Not Alone" Anti-bullying Video
ReachOut: About Bullying
ReachOut: Bullying vs. teasing
Kids Helpline: Bullying 13-17 years
Kids Helpline: Cyberbullying
eSafety Commissioner: Cyberbullying
ReachOut: What does being a bystander mean?
Have you been a bully?
ReachOut: I have been called a bully
Stomp Out Bullying: Are you a bully?
The Conversation: Are you a bully without even knowing it?
SELF-HELP
Advice for Young People:
Talk to your Crew. Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to help you get to your doctor.
If you need help right now call: 000 or if you feel anxious or distressed and would like help coping, speak to the amazing people at Kids Helpline who are there to talk to or text at any time 24/7 1800 551 800
Kids Helpline webchat
Dolly's Dream:
Committed to changing the culture of bullying
Call or text: 0488 881 033 24/7
If bullying is occurring on social media, you can ask your Crew to help you:
- Report to the Social media platform e.g. Facebook
To find the right pathway see:
eSafety Commissioner: The eSafety Guide -the latest apps and how to protect yourself - Gather evidence .. see: eSafety Commissioner: How to collect evidence
- Submit a report to the eSafety Commissioner: Report HERE
ReachOut: 5 steps to talking about bullying
ReachOut: Ways to cope with bullying
ReachOut: Bullying Action Plan
ReachOut: What does being a bystander mean?
NSW Education: Bullying information and what to do - for students
eSafety Commissioner: eSafety resources for young people
Australian Government: Bullying No Way!
South Australia:
SA Gov: Report bullying and harassment
Youth Law:
Youth Law Australia: Bullying
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Australian Human Rights: What is bullying? Factsheet
ReachOut: What does being a bystander mean?
eSafety Commissioner: Cyberbullying - parents & carers
South Australia:
SA Gov: Report bullying and harassment
