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Wellbeing: Bullying

This guide has many tips, ideas, and links that will assist you in maintaining healthy wellbeing both physically and mentally.

Issues in Society

This book identifies the various forms of bullying, explains its causes and effects, and presents advice on school
anti-bullying strategies and how to tackle cyberbullying.

Issues in Society - Volume 431

This book identifies the various forms of bullying, explains its causes and effects, and presents advice on how to
develop strategies in schools, workplaces and online to deal with bullying behaviour. Banish bullying – don’t put up
with it, deal with it. The topic is presented in three chapters: Bullying at school; Cyberbullying; Bullying at work.

Issues in Society - Volume 330

The ‘digital revolution’ has both positive and negative effects, which are explored in this timely book. On the
positive side, people are increasingly being connected across distances with the greatest of ease and innovation
via mobile phones, online social networking, blogging, gaming and e-learning. On the negative side are a range
of social impacts that are also explored in this book, including internet addiction, cyberbullying, inappropriate
exposure to pornography, privacy risks, and cyber crime.
This book presents the topic in three chapters: Digital media trends and participation; Social media; and Online
safety.

Issues in Society - Volume 324

This book presents a range of cybersafety tips to arm readers with an informed awareness of the risks online and
offer advice on how to stay protected. A chapter in the book is specifically dedicated to understanding and dealing
with the disturbing proliferation in cyberbullying.
What are the practical ways in which we can safely communicate, access secure information and maintain
healthy relationships online?

Issues in Society - Volume 381

Cyberbullying - eSafety Commissioner

Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person with the intent to hurt or intimidate them. One in five young people have been bullied online.

Click here for information about Cyberbullying from the eSafety Commissioner.

Be an Upstander not a Bystander

Click here to find out how to take action and go from being a bystander to an upstander.

Banter vs Bullying

Banter is typically playful teasing between friends, whether it’s an inside joke between school mates or a meme you’re sharing in a group chat. But sometimes it can go too far. Click here to  learn how to keep your banter friendly.

Videos

Hear young people and professionals talk about bullying.

Reachout.com Australia

Useful Websites

ReachOut is Australia’s leading online mental health organisation for young people and their parents. Our practical support, tools and tips help young people get through anything from everyday issues to tough times – and the information we offer parents makes it easier for them to help their teenagers, too.

 

Books in Library Collection

The survival guide to bullying : written by a teen

Written by a teenager who was bullied throughout middle school and high school, this kid-friendly book offers a fresh and relatable perspective on bullying. Along the way, the author offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days. The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring "roems" (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future. This updated edition also features new, never-before-seen content including a chapter about how to talk to parents, an epilogue, and an exclusive Q&​A with the author.

Call No: 302.34 MAY

Sexts, texts and selfies : how to keep your children safe in the digital space

Soon enough, every parent will have to discuss online safety with their children. This book is your salvation. It helps you understand and connect with your child's online world, and guide them safely through it. Widely regarded as Australia's first cyber cop, cyber-safety expert Susan McLean shows you how to : establish good online habits; set time restrictions and boundaries; identify good apps and bad apps; deal with cyber bullying; work out who to 'friend' and 'unfriend'; manage your child's digital reputation. Filled with case studies about what children get up to online and the latest research, Susan's advice is firm but fair. With her clear guidelines, parents can allow their children to embrace and enjoy technology, without the stress or worry.

Call No: 004.67 MCL

Cyberbullying

Describes cyberbullying and ways to prevent or stop cyberbullying attacks. 

Call No: 302.34 SCH