Wellbeing
Do It For Dolly Day (May 9th) is an annual day of action and awareness to combat bullying, cyberbullying, and online safety. The campaign was inspired by the tragic loss of Dolly Everett, who, at just 14 years of age, died by suicide in 2018 after experiencing ongoing bullying and cyberbullying.
A Webex assembly was held to share the message, provide students with steps to take to seek support, and strategies for how they can help others who are experiencing bullying.
Please see below some helpful links:
Home | Do It For Dolly Day 2025
Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.
Bullying online | eSafety Commissioner
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GET PREPARED FOR WINTER
Term 2 has begun and with it comes cold and flu seasons, along with other winter lurgies. Kids Health (Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne) have compiled a list of Kids Health Info facts sheets that might be helpful for parents to be prepared for the season ahead:
VIRAL ILLNESSES - Kids Health Info : Viral illnesses
COUGH - Kids Health Info : Cough
INFLUENZA (The Flu) - Kids Health Info : Flu (influenza)
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 - Kids Health Info : Coronavirus COVID-19
RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS (RSV) - Kids Health Info : Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)INFLUENZA (FLU) VACCINE - Kids Health Info : Flu (influenza) vaccine
VACCINATION and NEEDLE PHOBIA - Kids Health Info : Vaccination and needle phobia
GASTRO - Kids Health Info : Gastroenteritis (gastro)
CROUP - Kids Health Info : Croup
ASTHMA - Kids Health Info : Asthma
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE and FITTING IN
When your mates pressure you to do or go along with something you don’t like, it’s a form of peer pressure. We've got tips and info to help you out in these tricky situations. Peer pressure is something we all have to deal with. It’s okay to feel confused or struggle with peer pressure. Everybody faces it at some point in their lives.
- By learning how to identify peer pressure you’ll get better at dealing with it
- Standing up to peer pressure takes practice and courage – it can be scary at first
- No matter how pressured you feel, you always have the option of saying ‘no’
- You might have friends who enjoy taking risks or trying new things - it doesn’t mean you have to do it too
There are lots of situations where you might feel pressured to join in, even when you don’t want to. Here are some situations where you might feel pressured to follow your mates:
- Taking drugs or drinking alcohol
- Having sex
- Sexting
- Shoplifting or stealing
- Skipping school
- Driving without a licence
- Cheating on tests
- Copying somebody else’s work
- Dressing or acting a certain way
- Not being friends with someone
It isn’t easy saying ‘no’ when you’re being pressured by your mates. You might be scared they won’t like you or want to be your friend anymore. It takes practice standing up to peer pressure and being true to yourself. Try these tips for staying strong and not giving into peer pressure:
Everybody experiences peer pressure at some point in their lives. If you’re feeling pressured to go along with your mates and aren’t sure what to do, we can help you figure it out. You're not alone.
Call us and talk to a Kids Helpline counsellor on 1800 55 1800 or try our WebChat or join My Circle for more support.
Negative Peer Pressure & How to Deal with it | Kids Helpline