Support for anyone dealing with bullying — at school, at work, or online. Practical help on what to do next, from people who’ve been through it.
Bullying is exhausting in a specific way: it’s rarely one dramatic incident, more an accumulation of small things that sound trivial when you describe them individually. That’s part of what makes it so hard to report and so easy to be told you’re overreacting.
You’re not overreacting. This category is for working out what to do next.
What people talk about here
Being bullied at school and not knowing who to tell. Parents trying to help a child who’s being targeted, and what schools are actually obliged to do. Workplace bullying, what counts legally, and how to document it. Cyberbullying, group chats, and content you can’t get taken down. Exclusion and the quieter forms that leave no evidence. Rebuilding confidence afterwards. And occasionally the harder post — realising you were the one who did it, and wanting to make it right.
Support beyond the forum
- Bullying. No Way! — Australian Government resource hub for preventing and responding to bullying.
- eSafety Commissioner — report online bullying and abuse; they can require platforms to remove content.
- Kids Helpline — free 24/7 counselling for young people aged 5–25. Call 1800 55 1800.
- headspace — youth mental health support for ages 12–25. Call 1800 650 890.
If you’re being threatened or you feel unsafe, call 000.
How to use this category
Please don’t name the person bullying you, their school, or their workplace. Describe what happened instead. This protects you as much as anyone — public accusations can rebound badly, and the useful advice doesn’t depend on names.
If you’re a young person posting here, you can do so anonymously. Telling one trusted adult is still the single thing most likely to change your situation, and people here can help you work out how to start that conversation.