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Cyberbullying

Australian Human Rights Commission - Cyberbullying

An excellent site that gives information on what to do If you are being bullied and need support. It also gives information about how to help someone if you know or see someone being bullied.

Cyberbullying - Complaints and Reporting

The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner has wide ranging federal powers to manage serious cases of cyber bullying. This is the main website for under-18s to report illegal or offensive content, or get help using their complaints service. The website contains over 300 short videos and guidance pages on Social Media Centres, eSafety issues and eSafety partners.

Kids Helpline

Kids Helpline is a free, private and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

Lawstuff, Know your rights – Cyberbullying

This website describes the law in New South Wales in an easy to understand way. It includes pages on threats and intimidation, stalking, defamation and discipline at school.

NSW Police Force – Cyberbullying

Useful page which gives a definition of cyberbullying and what action people may take if they are being bullied.

Raisingchildren.net.au - About cyberbullying

A very useful site for both parents and children. It clearly describes the effect of cyberbullying and how it can happen in lots of different ways. It talks about how parents can talk to their children about how to avoid cyberbullying by agreeing on rules about smartphone and computer use and about staying safe online.

ThinkUKnow

ThinkUKnow is an online safety website for teenagers. The website has two sections - one for parents and one for young people aged 11-17 - and includes information on cyberbullying, sexting, digital reputation and online relationships.