Victorian Anti Bullying and Mental Health Initiative

The Victorian Anti Bullying and Mental Health Initiative is a new $9.5 million investment to put a stop to bullying in our schools.

The numbers tell us the need is real. In 2016, suicide was the leading cause of death for Australian children aged 5-17 years. This is a silent tragedy - and it deserves our attention.

This new program includes a $4.8 million investment in new mental health support and a dedicated suicide prevention program. It's the equivalent of 40,000 hours of hands-on mental health support.

We are also bringing together resources that are available across the government to help schools address bullying in its all forms, from physical threats to cyberbullying to verbal intimidation.

This approach will give our schools the tools and resources they need to build a culture of respect and understanding and empower students to stand up and speak out when they see bullying.

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Bully Stoppers

A campaign to encourage everyone in every school community to help prevent and respond to bullying.

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Programs to help schools promote positive mental health to ensure students feel supported at school.

eSmart

Helping schools promote cybersafety and prevent cyberbullying.

School-wide positive behaviour support

Framework to help schools address and prevent poor student behaviour.

Safe Schools

Supporting schools to foster a safe environment that is supportive and inclusive of LGBTIQA+ students.

Respectful Relationships

Embedding a culture of respect, positive attitudes, and equality across the whole school community.

Mental health and wellbeing toolkit

Advice to help promote and support student mental health and wellbeing.

I have your back

We've come together with Melbourne Football Club and students from Victorian government schools to send an important message about bullying. The message is: ‘I have your back’.

Education

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