What is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence?
The National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence (NSA) is held annually on the third Friday of March. It is an opportunity for the schools, childcare centres, community to ‘take a stand together’against bullying and violence.
When is National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence?
Friday, 17 March
What kids say on the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence
Types of Bullying
- Verbal - Name calling, teasing, putting someone down, threatening to cause someone harm.
- Physical - Poking, hitting, punching, kicking, spitting, tripping or pushing someone, breaking someone’s things, pulling faces or making rude hand signals.
- Social - Lying, spreading rumours, playing horrible jokes, leaving someone out on purpose, embarrassing someone in public.
- Cyberbylling - Using technology to hurt someone else by sending hurtful messages, pictures or comments.
National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence Activities!
- Group discussion - Discussing Action against Bullying and Violence and right from wrong.
- How it makes a person feel - Feelings – talking about feelings through books, role play
- Reading stories about friendships!
- Encourage children to play with other friends in the room that they haven’t play with before
- Group activities where everyone has a turn and cheer for one another – i.e. parachute activity
- Further information and resources: https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/
Everyone needs a support team!
Let Kids Helpline be a part of yours.
If you’re being bullied, it’s really important to talk to someone you trust.
If you need to talk to someone, call the kids help line on 1800 551 800.
For further information, click the following link: https://kidshelpline.com.au/kids