Spotlight on cyberbullying

Research reports

Explore eSafety's research explaining the experiences of children and young people online:

• Youth engagement and online safety[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/youth-engagement-and-online-safety]: In this report, young people share their recommendations and vision for the future.
• Mind the gap[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/mind-the-gap]: This research explores the opportunities and risks that the internet presents for children in Australia. 
• The digital lives of young people with disability[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/digital-lives-of-young-people-with-disability]: In this report, young people with disability share their online experiences. The research also considers the digital parenting practices of their parents or carers.
• Online experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their parents and caregivers[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/online-experiences-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-children-parents-caregivers]: This research explores the positive and negative online experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• The digital lives of young LGBTIQ+ people[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research/the-digital-lives-of-young-lgbtiq-people]: In this report, LGBTIQ+ teens share how they negotiate connection, express themselves and deal with harm online.

MORE RESEARCH[https://www.esafety.gov.au/research]

Explore our free professional learning and initiatives designed for educators working with children and young people, in addition to support for education sector leaders. 

On-demand professional learning is also available for Catholic, Government and Independent education sectors’ learning management systems or intranets. 

Contact educationsectors@esafety.gov.au[mailto:educationsectors@esafety.gov.au] for more information if you would like to arrange on-demand learning for your education sector.

Professional learning modules for lower primary teachers

Take a look at our self-paced short modules[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/training-for-professionals/learning-program-for-teachers/lower-primary] for lower primary school educators teaching online safety and preventing cyberbullying.

A variety of content is available for different education levels. Choose those most relevant to the needs of your students and context:

• Access the cyberbullying fact sheet[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/training-for-professionals/professional-learning-program-teachers/cyberbullying-factsheet] and scenarios[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/training-for-professionals/professional-learning-program-for-teachers/cyberbullying-scenarios] to support teaching and learning.
• Sign up to Virtual Classrooms[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/webinars-for-schools] for Years 3 to 6 students for the National Week of Action, Child Protection Week and Safer Internet Day.
• Look at our primary and secondary classroom resources[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources], including:
  • Online safety posters and conversation starters[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/posters-and-conversation-starters]
  • The Mighty Heroes[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/mighty-heroes]
  • The YeS Project[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/yes-project]
  • Young and eSafe[https://www.esafety.gov.au/educators/classroom-resources/young-and-esafe].

The content in our kits and posters can help you talk to your school community about cyberbullying. These kits include preventative strategies and advice on where to get help when things go wrong. 

Social media kit

This kit includes suggested posts and images to share on your school's social media channels.

Newsletter and website kit

This kit includes suggested articles and images for your school's newsletter or website.

Posters

Download and print these posters to share around your school.

The eSafety website has dedicated pages for kids and young people to explore advice and topics important to them.

The Kids[https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids] section includes information and support to prevent and respond to cyberbullying. For example:

• How do I know if I have been mean to others online?[https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/how-do-i-know-if-im-being-mean-online]
• People are being mean to others online[https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/people-are-being-mean-to-others-online]
• Things to watch out for with online friends[https://www.esafety.gov.au/kids/I-want-help-with/things-to-watch-out-for-with-online-friends].