Cyber bullying - Vicky Rile

Wednesday, 23 November 2016 - 5:00pm to 5:30pm

Today on Brainwaves, we talk to the head of clinical practice at Headspace National, Vicky Rile about cyber bullying.  To help prevent online bullying, Headspace has partnered with Reword to support the creation of a tool that identifies insulting words and statements, by putting a line through the word, making users reconsider what they're writing. The National Children's and Youth Law Centre estimates that over 450,000 Australian children were victims of cyber bullying in 2013.

To find out more information about Reword you can do so by going to their website, or by downloading their app via: http://reword.it/

If you or someone you know are experiencing online bullying. You are not alone. To seek help please visit your nearest Headspace centre. Or talk to someone you trust.

To find your nearest centre go to: https://www.headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/

Wednesday 5:00pm to 5:30pm
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