Help your child navigate cyberbullying

This week is Bullying No Way: National Week of Action (11-15 August) - an Australia-wide bullying prevention initiative for schools. Parents and carers also have an important role to play in preventing and addressing bullying. If you’re concerned your child may be experiencing bullying online, here are 7 ways to support them:

1. Reassure them that you're here for them and that you won't take away their devices.
2. Listen without judgement when they open up.
3. Collect evidence of the bullying, like screenshots and URLs.
4. Help them report it to the platform or social media site. Read The eSafety Guide for advice on how to do this on specific platforms.
5. No response? Report it to eSafety.gov.au/report.
6. Update their privacy settings across devices and accounts.
7. Encourage and help them to reach out for support.