eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner helps Australians deal with online abuse. eSafety can help to remove bullying content and get you support.
Bullying Help and Support
Confidential Bullying Support
Confidential bullying support with qualified counsellors by phone or online.
Emergency Services
If you, or someone you know, is in immediate danger, please call 000 for help.
Bullying Support Toolkit
Easy guides and resources that help families deal with bullying.
Suicide Call Back Service
Free phone and online counselling if you’re feeling suicidal or unsafe.
Bullying Support Hub
This is a safe, trusted space for anyone facing bullying or online harm. You'll find clear guidance so you know what to do next, how to recognise the signs and where to find support.
No matter where the bullying happens, at school, in the community, face-to-face or online, you'll find steps here to help keep the people you care about safe, heard and supported.
Reporting Online Bullying
Have you been bullied online or had images shared without consent?
If someone is being mean to you online or has shared pictures of you without asking, that’s not okay, and it can feel really upsetting.
It’s not your fault. You didn’t do anything wrong, and you don’t deserve to be treated this way. You’re not alone.
Talk to a grown-up you trust, like a parent, teacher, or carer. You can also visit the eSafety website, which helps kids and teens deal with online bullying and can even help get hurtful messages or pictures taken down.
Advice For Parents & Carers
Online bullying and image-based abuse can be deeply distressing for children and teens, and often hard for them to talk about.
If your child is being bullied online or has had images shared without their consent, support is available. Remind them that it’s not their fault. They didn’t cause this, and they deserve to feel safe and supported.
Encourage them to speak to you or another trusted adult, and reassure them that they’re not alone.
The eSafety Commissioner provides expert help to remove harmful content and offers guidance for families navigating online abuse. It’s a valuable resource to help protect your child and support their wellbeing.
Trusted Services
Youth Law Australia
Youth Law Australia provides free confidential legal advice for young people. Anyone who is under the age of 25 can contact Youth Law Australia for free legal advice.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates and resolves complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches.
Real Impact, Real Stories
Hear from families who've been affected by bullying.
Warning: These videos contain reference to suicide and mature themes.
Watch Our Story
This video shares the origins of Dolly’s Dream and includes themes of bullying, mental health, and suicide, which may be distressing for some viewers.
Watch Logan and Matt's Story
Logan and Matt from NSW turned their painful bullying experience into a bold statement of hope and action, inspired by Dolly’s Dream.
Watch Anastasia's Story
Anastasia shares her personal story of cyberbullying after moving interstate in high school. With the support of her family and after discovering Dolly’s Dream, Anastasia began to heal.
Together, we can make a difference
Bullying doesn’t have to be faced alone. Our Bullying Support Hub offers practical tools, trusted advice, and clear pathways to help families take action and build safer, kinder communities.
Did you know...
- of children aged 12–13 experience bullying-like behaviour annually
- Year 4 students are bullied weekly
- children aged 8–12 report unwanted contact or content online
Practical Help and Bullying Advice
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Talking to our kidsFriday, 31 Oct 25Supporting young people when faced with difficult news and challenging times
View the step-by step-guide on how you can talk to your child.
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BullyingMonday, 01 Dec 25Indirect Bullying: What you need to know
Indirect bullying can be subtle but deeply harmful. Spot the signs, learn how it affects kids and get practical ways to support them.
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Cyber BullyingFriday, 31 Oct 25Sextortion: How to talk to your kids about it
Talking to your kid about the dangers of online exploitation, including sextortion, is one of the hardest conversations a parent can have. But in a world where most young people live a big part of their lives online, these conversations are so important.
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Staying safe onlineVideoWhat is Sextortion?
Watch this quick explainer video to better understand sextortion and what to do if it happens to you.
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Asking for helpThursday, 07 Dec 23What Happens When I Call Dolly's Dream Bullying Support Line?
If you're being bullied, it can feel really scary. Your stomach might hurt, your heart might race or you might just want to hide. Lots of kids feel this way and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. Don't worry, we're here to help you through this.
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Talking to our kidsWednesday, 19 Nov 254 ways to teach your kids about kindness
Kindness might seem like a small thing, but it has the power to change everything. In a world where bullying is still too common, helping kids understand empathy and compassion from a young age can make a big difference. Teaching kindness doesn’t need to be complicated. It starts at home, in everyday moments, through the way we speak, listen, and care for one another. Here are some simple ways to help kindness grow in your family.
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Cyber BullyingThursday, 08 Jan 26Step-by-step Guide to Reporting Cyberbullying
Whether you're dealing with harassment yourself or helping someone else, understanding the steps to report cyberbullying can make a big difference. This guide walks you through the essential steps to take when facing cyberbullying.
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BullyingFriday, 09 Jan 26How to Tell if it's Bullying
Not all unkind or hurtful behaviour is bullying. Here's how to tell the difference.
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BullyingFriday, 09 Jan 26Signs You Might be the Bully
No one wants to think of themselves as a bully, but sometimes people slip into bullying behaviour without realising it.
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