School bullying is one of the most serious issues facing Australian schools. Students who are bullied can be left psychologically and emotionally devastated for years afterwards.
Last month, the federal government released the results of a rapid review into bullying. Among the recommendations, it encouraged schools to mobilise students to be “upstanders”. Releasing the review, Education Minister Jason Clare described upstanders as “people who are prepared to stand up, not walk past the problem”.
