NSW Education Department rolls out updated cyberbullying protocols following Let's Stop Bullying campaign
Guardii Analysis
New South Wales has released revised cyberbullying intervention protocols for its 2,200 public schools, building on the federal Let's Stop Bullying campaign launched earlier this year. The updated guidance requires schools to document all reported incidents of online harassment, establish dedicated response teams, and collaborate with parents when bullying extends to social media platforms, with training modules for teachers to be completed by December 2026.
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