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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)

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.

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.

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! 

ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers and teachers through primary and secondary schools across Australia using a network of accredited trainers. Created by the UK Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, ThinkUKnow Australia has been developed by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Microsoft Australia. 

Very good Australian  interactive learning resources for primary and secondary students

SuperClubsPLUS Australia is a safe place for children to have fun, to play, chat, complete their Cybersmart Badge (accredited by the Australian Communication & Media Authority), and to learn - from the website mediators, from teachers but mostly from each other. Please note registration and payment (in most circumstances) is required to use this resource.

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

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

Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help young kids, kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff. A great starting place

The Learning On Line website presents the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development's advice for schools on cybersafety and the responsible use of digital technologies.

Kids Helpline is Australia's only free, private and confidential, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.

A Conversation Starter for Digital Citizenship K-6