Every year, young people, educators, parents, and community members come together to take action against bullying and violence.
To support this important message, 2Connect’s #ImAnUpstander
initiative encourages a proactive stance against bullying.
By being an upstander – standing up against bullying – we can support growing a culture of respect and kindness.
This week and always, let’s proudly show our support for anti-bullying by sharing the message: #ImAnUpstander.
An upstander is someone who recognises when something is wrong and acts to make it right. Being an upstander means standing up against bullying, supporting those who are targeted, and fostering a culture of respect and kindness. It’s about making a conscious choice to speak out, intervene, and support positive change.
An upstander is someone who recognises when something is wrong and acts to make it right. Being an upstander means standing up against bullying, supporting those who are targeted, and fostering a culture of respect and kindness. It’s about making a conscious choice to speak out, intervene, and support positive change.
Bullying can have devastating effects on young people and communities. Victims often suffer from emotional distress, decreased academic performance, and social isolation. With your support, we aim to:
Bullying can have devastating effects on young people and communities. Victims often suffer from emotional distress, decreased academic performance, and social isolation. With your support, we aim to:
Lead by Example:
Encourage Empathy:
Promote Positive & Respectful Communication:
Recognise the Situation:
Use Assertive Communication:
Rally Others to Speak Up:
Support the Victim:
Intervene Safely and Appropriately:
Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5-25): 1800 55 1800
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.
IF SOMEONE IS IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 000.
Bullying No Way champions the National Week of Action Against Bullying and Violence, dedicated to promoting safe and supportive school environments by raising awareness and encouraging students to stand against bullying.
eSafety for Young People provide a broad range of useful information from online bullying help to information on giving and seeking help in relationships and more! Learn about how young people can stay safe online.
Help us spread the word! Follow us on social media, share our posts, and use the hashtag #ImAnUpstander to show your support. With your help, we can build a safer, more inclusive world for everyone and support positive change through our schools, workplaces, and communities.