USEFUL REFERENCES
 “Bully Blocking” Evelyn M. Field.
Finch publishing 1999
 “Dealing with bullying together”
Prevention and Resolution Early childhood education 2009
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www.bullyingnoway.com.au
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Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
www.kidshelpline.com.au
 Napcan: 1800 700 250 (for urgent
help)
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www.napcan.org.au
 Headspace: Shop 5 / 5 Hartley
Street, Alice Springs
www.whistler4kids.com
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www.headspace.org.au
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Parent helpline: 1300 301 300
Bullying is Never O.K!
Many kids get bullied all the time both
inside and outside school. This can have a
very bad effect on them, not only at the
time but throughout their lives. Continued
bullying has led people to avoid school,
stay home and in some cases suicide. It is
very important that kids have someone
they can trust to talk to. If they hold
negative feelings too long serious mental
and emotional harm can result.
Australia Remember !!!!!
DON’T LET A BULLY TAKE CONTROL OF
YOUR LIFE!
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Being bullied ?
What Parents can do
Know someone being bullied ?
 Act brave even if you are
scared. Hold you head up and
try to feel confident.
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Encourage kids to be verbally assertive
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Show kids ways to help others
 Support and listen calmly
without getting angry or
interrupting.
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Make onlookers accountable, explain if
they watch, that hurts the victim too
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Get to know their friends
 Don’t be too quick to give advice. Find
out what they’d like to do before you make
suggestions.
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Be a good example Help people you
see being bullied
 Try not to argue with the
person. Listen to their story.
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Build empathy .When you see people
bullied in movies, TV or both, ask kids
how the victim must feel
 Never say “get over it”, be tough’’,
“stop being a baby”. This may make the
child feel more alone and unsupported.
 Try not to get angry or upset—that’s
just what the bully wants.
 Ignore the bully OR maybe
try a comeback like ’Whatever” or
“You’re probably right” and walk
away.
 Talk to a trusted adult or a friend about
what is happening.
 Try not to fight back-Show
you can control your actions.
What kids can do
 Try not to put yourself in situations
where you know you will be singled out.
 Learn to be assertive. Don’t let the
bully control you.
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Stand up for each other, say “we don't
think that’s funny” and walk away
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Be a friend. Stand up for the kid being
bullied
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Get others to stand up too
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Go and speak to an adult. Ask trusted
adult’s for help
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Keep the conversation light – getting
too involved may discourage the child from
wanting to talk about it.
 Check if there is a bullying
policy at school?
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