About the resource library

About the resources

The resource library assists:

• educators to incorporate learning about bullying into the classroom
• adults supporting young people experiencing bullying to find support and advice
• students looking for bullying resources and support

The resources have been developed by the Bullying No Way team and curated from reputable sources. They have been reviewed by educators according to criteria established by Bullying No Way.

Bullying No Way is not responsible for the materials on other sites. Please review materials for appropriateness prior to use.

The resources provide the basis for discussion with children and young people. Talking about bullying is important but it can also raise issues and generate strong emotions.

Criteria for selecting appropriate and high-quality resources

Resources included in the resource library have been reviewed according to the following criteria. You can also use these criteria when looking at new resources.

Criteria related to content

• Related directly to bullying
• Accurate and up-to-date information about bullying
• Accurate and up-to-date information about learning and child development
• Interesting and engaging
• Appropriate spoken and written language and images for students
• Avoids value judgments or stereotypes
• Concept or story is developed
• Avoids emphasis solely on negative states, e.g. hopelessness, victimisation
• Avoids or minimises the portrayal of bullying or aggression
• Positive/resolution of issues explored
• The most current version of this content

Criteria related to production quality

• Well written
• Clear sound
• Images of good resolution
• Technically sound (including synchronisation of sound and vision)

Criteria related to design and use

• Identified for specific year/phase levels
• Material adaptable for a range of learners and cultures
• Has educational approach or suitable to be used within teaching and learning activities
• Suitable for collaborative learning
• Identifies the scope and sequence of activities (if relevant)
• Not likely to cause harm to those reading, watching or included
• If provided, instructions clear and comprehensive
• Support for evaluating the resource in the classroom provided (if relevant)

Criteria related to availability

• No cost
• Accessible platform
• Best available option

Need for resources

• If a resource does not fully meet the relevant criteria but is the only available item, it may be included if it meets the criteria related to content.

How to search the teaching resources catalogue

You can filter the catalogue by using the left-hand. Items you can filter by include:

• Audience (Educator, Supporting a young person, Secondary student and Primary student)
• Year level (Foundation - Year 2, Years 3 - 6 and Years 7 - 12)
• Topic (Cultural and linguistic diveristy, Disability, Gender, Race and ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Physical appearance, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Mental health, Neurodiversity, Cyberbullying, Social emotional skills)
• Format (Resource, Article, Lesson plan, Video, Professional learning, Website or Poster)

Other resources

Other sources of freely available quality teaching resources are:

• Australian Government's Student Wellbeing Hub (student wellbeing and safety resources related to a range of issues)
• Australian Government's eSafety Commissioner (online safety and cyberbullying resources).