Abuse, bullying & safety
What’s not ok and what to do.
If something feels off, weird or straight-up not ok - trust that instinct. You deserve to be safe and respected. This space helps you figure out what’s going on and what you can actually do about it.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Bullying: the ultimate support guide
We’ve compiled all our best bullying resources into this handy directory just for you!
Abuse & Safety
Bullying
Check out our guide to what bullying is, why people bully, and what you can do about it.
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Dealing with bullying
We've compiled our best in-the-moment strategies to help you put an end to bullying
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The dark side of bullying
Your guide to when bullying becomes illegal - and it crosses the line into harassment, assault, abuse and more.
Abuse & Safety
How To Tell If It's Bullying
Not all unkind or hurtful behaviour is bullying. Here’s how to tell the difference.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Dealing with face to face bullying
When bullying happens in-person, there are things you can say and do that make a difference.
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Dealing with public bullying
What to say and do when you're bullied in front of other people.
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Dealing with social bullying
What to do when bullying is 'covert' - hard to see and prove.
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Am I bullying?
What to do if you've been called 'a bully' or gotten in trouble for bullying someone.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Abuse & safety support guide
We’ve compiled all our best safety resources into this handy directory just for you!
ABUSE & SAFETY
Staying safe in an abusive home
Your safety is the most important thing. Here’s a guide to staying safe when leaving isn’t an option.
ABUSE & SAFETY
My friend is unsafe at home
You might learn (or suspect) a friend is experiencing family violence and not know how to support them. Here are some things that can help.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Abuse myths and facts
The truth about abuse: myths, facts and shining a light on victim-blaming
ABUSE & SAFETY
Why does abuse happen
Abusive family relationships are complicated. Let’s look at why abuse happens, and how it can impact on your brain.
ABUSE & SAFETY
What is abuse?
Abuse takes many forms and there isn’t one single way that a person is abused...
Abuse & Safety
Domestic Violence At Home & How to Deal With It | Kids Helpline
Violence or abuse at home is never ok!
Abuse & Safety
Physical violence and abuse | Kids Helpline
Physical violence and abuse is never okay
Abuse & Safety
Understanding child neglect
Neglect is when the person responsible for taking care of you isn’t giving you everything you need to grow happy and healthy.
Abuse & Safety
Understanding emotional abuse
When an adult is hurting you with their words or actions over and over, it’s not ok
Abuse & Safety
Understanding sexual abuse
No one has the right to make you do something you don’t want to do...
Life, Identity & More
Partying safely
How to party safely and look after yourself
Life, Identity & More
Taking risks
Everybody takes risks. Some are more dangerous than others. If you are confused or worried about certain risks, Kids Helpline can help you figure it out.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Cyberbullying: your support guide
An overview of the all the different types of cyberbullying and how to handle them.
Abuse & Safety
All about cyberbullying
Find out what cyberbullying is and what you can do to protect yourself.
ABUSE & SAFETY
Staying safe online
Live your best life online with these simple safety tips!
ABUSE & SAFETY
Revenge porn and image-based abuse
If you experience image-based abuse, there are people who can support you, and things you can do.
Abuse & Safety
Sextortion: What it is and what to do about it
‘Sextortion’ is a type of image-based abuse that can happen online. If you experience sextortion, there’s things you can do and people who can help.
Abuse & Safety
Friends being cyberbullied? Here's what you can do to help
Put a stop to cyberbullying today!
Abuse & Safety
Could I be a cyberbully?
Know when your online behaviour crosses the line and what to do about it so you can get your relationships back on track
Abuse & Safety
Online gaming - am I being bullied?
Online gaming is lots of fun most of the time, but sometimes when you’re playing with others bullying can happen.
Abuse & Safety
Online Harassment
Did you know that online harassment is illegal? Here's what you can do...
Abuse & Safety
What is online grooming?
We explain online grooming so you can stay safe and in control
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