First Nations

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Culturally responsive resources are available to support sc​hools, students, families and carers to address and respond to bullying.

​Schools can use these resources to help First Nations students experiencing bullying to feel respected, heard and supported. They can also help non-Indigenous students to understand the lived experience of First Nations students. Families and carers will find resources to support their child.

For schools

What is bullying and what you can do

• Understand and identify bullying behaviours: Learning resources to build understanding and empower students. Suitable for students in Year 6 to Year 9.
• Building belonging: A toolkit for early childhood educators to encourage respect for cultural diversity and address racial prejudice.
• What is racism?: Learn about racist behaviour and how to identify it at school, at home, online or in the community. Suitable for primary school students.
• Recognising racism at school: Discuss the meaning of racism and the forms and effects it may have. Suitable for upper primary and lower secondary students.
• Racist bullying: Practical steps for teachers to identify the impact and support students from all backgrounds feel safe at school.
• I have your back: Melbourne Football Club show students how to stand up to racist bullying.
• The Final Quarter: Explore the controversy surrounding Adam Goodes, Australian Football League player and Indigenous leader, in this film with lessons that promote emotional safety, cultural awareness, and meaningful student reflection. Suitable for students from Year 5 to 12.

Stories

• Online safety: Hear stories from mob in language and find tips to help students be deadly online.
• Be Deadly Online: Explores cyberbullying, sexting, digital reputation and respect for others. Suitable for secondary students.
• Trakz: Students learn to recognise and respond positively to bullying. Suitable for all students.

Songs

• Bullymaster—stop the bully: Show leadership and respect to help stop bullying.
• Strong and safe: Feel safe and strong in your community for good relationships.
• He said, she said: Dealing with gossip, bullying, jealousy and back biting.

For students

What is bullying and what you can do

• What is bullying: The types of bullying, how it can make you feel and where to get help.
• Racist bullying: What it can look like and what you can do to make a difference.

Stories

• Be Deadly Online: Explore cyberbullying, sexting, digital reputation and respect for others.
• Online safety: Hear stories from mob in language and find tips to help you be deadly online.
• Tuo’s story about online bullying: Ways to help you through tough times online.
• Wickie's story about dealing with racism: How you can respond to racism.

For families and carers

What is bullying and what you can do

• Understand bullying: How to look for signs of bullying and help your child.
• Racist bullying: Working with your child’s school to address bullying.
• Supporting children facing racism: Strategies for supporting young people through racism, access resources and get practical self-care tips for your family.
• Kids and media: Helpful tips for guiding your family on using technology and social media safely.
• Support for families facing racism: Find essential services, resources and support organisations for families dealing with racism.

Stories

• Be Deadly Online: Learn how cyberbullying, sexting and social media comments can affect you and your community.
• Online safety: Hear stories from mob in language and find tips to help you and your family be deadly online.​
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