29 July 2024
Bullying is a sad reality for far too many young people across Australia. In fact, Australian teens face the second highest level of bullying among 24 OECD countries.
It’s time for a change, which is why we’re proud to share the launch of Kids Helpline’s Largest Anti-Bullying Lesson.
The goal? To reach as many teens as possible from across Australia and have them join in a virtual live-stream session run by a Kids Helpline counsellor.
Right now, Kids Helpline is putting out the call to high school teachers across Australia to register their class, grade or school - and we need your help to reach them!
Why this event matters
Kids Helpline’s Largest Anti-Bullying Lesson is aimed at empowering high school students with the knowledge and tools they need to stand up against bullying, while making sure young people know support services, like Kids Helpline, are here to help.
Held during Bullying No Way Week, the 45 minute session is based off Kids Helpline @ School’s popular ‘Bullying: It ends with us’ topic.
Based on the latest research, students will learn to understand what actually is bullying, what its impacts are, practical in-the-moment responses, as well as looking after themselves and others.
event details
When: 2-2.45PM* (AEST) 16 August 2024
*QLD: 2pm | NSW: 2pm | VIC: 2pm | ACT: 2pm | NT: 1.30pm | SA: 1.30PM | WA: 12pm
Where: Vimeo live-stream it in your own classroom!
Who: suitable for all high school grades
Cost: it’s free
Can’t make it on the day?
A recording and exclusive resources will be made available to all registrants following the live session!
How Kids Helpline helps young people experiencing bullying
Kids Helpline is dedicated to helping young people navigate the challenges they face, including bullying.
In 2023 alone, bullying accounted for 5% of Kids Helpline’s counselling sessions, while friend and peer relationships, which often involve elements of conflict and bullying, accounted for 10% of counselling sessions. Ten to 14-year-olds were most likely to reach out to Kids Helpline for support.
Bullying behaviour hurts everyone, including the people being bullied, those witnessing the bullying and those doing the bullying.
It’s important to remember - bullying can be harmful for mental health.
When young people reach out to Kids Helpline, they know they’re getting quality mental health support they can trust, with every single counsellor a university qualified, paid professional (not a volunteer). Kids Helpline counsellors are specialists in helping young people.
Why we’re taking a stand this Bullying No Way Week…
85%
The number of teens who told Kids Helpline they’ve experienced bullying.
2nd
Australian teens face the second highest level of bullying among 24 OECD countries.
1 in 10
contacts to Kids Helpline last year were related to friendship and peer-related concerns.
Your support makes a real difference against bullying
It’s thanks to the ongoing support of people like you, that we are able to continue to offer vital services like Kids Helpline.
By purchasing a ticket in our Prize Home Draws, you directly contribute to the funding of Kids Helpline, as well as child protection, domestic and family violence and long-term unemployment support.
Your contributions help us run initiatives like this anti-bullying lesson, empowering the next generation with the tools they need to create positive change.
Thank you.
