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The best, most realistic account of bullying in schools that I have come across."      Dr Ken Rigby, University of South Australia   "Viewing the Stories of Us videos and participation in the corresponding class work had a measurable, statistically significant, positive influence on student attitudes towards victims".  Evaluation of Bullying by Richard Stephens  An Australian DVD based program that looks very promising  SECONDARY SERIES: Set of the 3 secondary episodes - Bullying (Secondary), Relationship and Stress:  $285 (excl. GST) PRIMARY SERIES: Set of the 2 primary episodes - Bullying (Primary) and Belonging:  $190 (excl. GST)

This report presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of programs designed to reduce school bullying perpetration and victimisation (i.e. being bullied). The authors indicate the pitfalls of previous reviews and explain in detail how the present systematic review and meta-analysis addresses the gaps in the existing literature on bullying prevention.

Bully Free TV will empower your children with positive anti-bullying strategies, presented by 3 of Australia's leading anti-bullying experts.  DVD needs to be purchased - $30

Bullying.org's purpose is to prevent bullying through education and awareness.

Break Through Bullying aims to raise community awareness of bullying and support the teaching and learning of positive anti-bullying strategies for children of all ages. Currently the site consists of a series of posters that can be purchased

Resources to help fight bullying

Bullying. No way! is developed and managed by all Australian education authorities for use by Australia's Government, Catholic and Independent school communities.

National Cybersmart Hero activity for National Day of action against bullying and violence

Powerful activity to try with you class to teach the effects of bullying

PROJECT ROCKIT is an interactive anti-bullying and youth leadership program that is run by young people for young people in both Primary and Secondary school settings. We are not a one-off entertainment act. We strive to achieve positive, lasting change by empowering young people to tackle the issues that are important to them. Looks interesting, in evaluation, 96% of students said they found PROJECT ROCKIT personally helpful.

Online course are offered for parents, educators and others who are interested in addressing the issue of bullying more effectively in their homes, schools and communities.

Powerful video produced by ACMA sharing an instance of Cyberbullying and Physical bullying in a High School setting - worth a watch

Primary and secondary in school performances focusing on the toughest issues: cyber bullying; violence; prejudice; harassment; child abuse; domestic violence; peer pressure; grief; eating disorders; substance abuse; depression; family separation; values education and discrimination! 

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Better Buddies Framework is an initiative designed to create friendly and caring primary school communities where bullying is reduced. Through Better Buddies, children in their first and last year of primary school buddy up and learn the values: caring for others, friendliness, respect, valuing difference, including others and responsibility.

ALMOST two-thirds of Australian children have had bad interactions online, including exposure to nudity, violence, cyber predators and cyber bullying, a survey shows.

Recently Stage 3 Students at Saint Joseph's Bulli completed a CyberSafety Role-Playing activity delivered by ACMA. CyberSmart Detectives is a scenario based game whereby students are detectives, and are given clues to solve the mystery of a missing girl who has been chatting to someone online. The activity was very worthwhile, and something that every school should consider doing with their stage three students. If you click on the title, it will download some of the student reflections of the day. Representatives from ACMA (including a police officer), Parent Helpers, Teachers & SSOs were utilised to run the activity and assist students solve the mystery. If you would like to run it at your school, the best person to speak to is Naomi Rosenthal 02 9334 7730 or send me an email at Sam.Elphick@dow.catholic.edu.au with any queries on the running of the event etc...

Facinating stuff on gender, culture & Bullying/Cyberbullying on ABC Catalyst

How can reachout help? We can help you by improving your understanding of the issues that relate to your mental health and wellbeing and providing information to better understand other people's experiences.

The Child Health Promotion Research Centre resource. Currently it seems they are not taking new participants 

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity protecting children from violence and its devastating effects. The foundation cares for children who have experienced or witnessed violence and runs programs which prevent violence in the lives of children. The foundation plays an advocacy role and is a voice against childhood violence. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's vision is that every child will live in a safe and supportive environment.