Our dream is the same any other parents, a happy life for our children. But now we also want to stop bullying from devastating another family.
Together with the Alannah & Madeline Foundation we’re going to find ways to educate parents on the problem of bullying, its effects and how to deal with it. We want to empower people to be able to recognize bullying when it happens, then be brave enough to stand up and talk about it.
It is said it takes a village to raise a child and we agree. We are going to take a whole-of-community approach with Dolly’s Dream that involves, parents, children, schools and government, we hope you'll join us.
This is new territory for us but we’ve enlisted expert help to ensure that every dollar you have sent us will be used to start our work.
It may sound boring, but we need to be sure that we focus on areas that will have the most impact. Figuring out exactly where the problem lies, then finding the most effective solution means your money will be used in the best possible way.
While we’re tackling the research, we need to start shining a light on bullying and its effects. We’ll get some experts talking about bullying and dealing with it, in ways that are easy to understand.
This is the bit we are most excited about. Once we know where the money needs to be spent we’ll start putting some services together to begin to address bullying. We already have some plans that are going to be rolled out in the next few months.
this is new territory for us but we’ve enlisted expert help to ensure that every dollar you have sent through to us will be used to start our work.
The support we have received from the greater Dolly's Dream community has been incredible. We've been overwhelmed by the generosity and creativity shown by everyday Aussies. If you want to buy shirts or hats click here
There is plenty going on in the Dolly's Dream community from community fundraisers to speaking opportunities and program rollouts, you can find it here.
If we’ve been in the news or have something to say you’ll find it here. click on the photos below to access the stories.
Friday 8 May is the second annual Do It For Dolly Day. This year, we hope the day will not only honour Dolly’s memory, but make sure those important conversations continue around bullying and online safety, and how kindness and compassion can change the outcome of a day.
With its message of “Be Kind”, Dolly’s Dream has been named Richmond AFLW’s preferred charity partner.
On Safer Internet Day (11 February), Kate and Tick Everett, the founders of anti-bullying initiative,
Keep up to date with what the Dolly’s Dream team and our generous supporters have been up to over the past few months.
