Cyberbullying is the use of technology to bully a person or group with the intent to hurt them socially, psychologically or even physically. Right now there are many young people being cyberbullied. By reporting it, talking about it and supporting each other we can stop it.

What does cyberbullying look like?

Cyberbullying can occur in many ways, including:

• abusive texts and emails
• hurtful messages, images or videos
• imitating others online
• excluding others online
• humiliating others online
• nasty online gossip and chat.

For information and support refer to the Office of the eSafety Commissioner web site: https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/esafety-issues/cyberbullying

Department of Education Initiative

During March this year The Tasmanian Department of Education launched the "Bullying stops here!" web site. You will find parent and community resources on all forms of bullying at https://respectfulrelationships.education.tas.gov.au/bullyingstopshere/parents-and-community/ 

This video presentation covers various inapproriate online behaviours, including cyberbullying, and can be a way to open discussion with young people.