Summary of Report
The Report highlighted several key areas that align strongly with evidence-based approaches to student wellbeing.
First, the importance of student voice in understanding and responding to bullying cannot be overstated. Young people are the experts on their own experiences, and any effective response must include meaningful opportunities for students to share their perspectives and participate in solutions.
Equally important is the recognition that effective bullying support requires genuine partnership between schools, families, and the broader community. Bullying rarely occurs in isolation, and sustainable solutions require collaborative approaches that extend beyond school gates. When schools, families, and communities work together with shared understanding and coordinated responses, this creates the best opportunity for lasting and systemic change.
The Report also highlighted timely and appropriate responses, including early identification and intervention, which reflects what research consistently tells us.
My Mind Check is delighted to have been highlighted as a case example in the report, demonstrating how proactive, evidence-based check-ins can support educators to identify students who may be at risk of both bullying experiences and broader mental health concerns before issues escalate.
Empowering and supporting educators and schools with the training, resources, and confidence they need to understand and respond effectively to bullying is central to any effective approach. Teachers and school leaders are on the front line, and they deserve comprehensive assistance to support their students’ wellbeing.
Our platform provides schools with a catalogue of specially curated resources to support educators to understand and address mental health needs and consider wellbeing strengths.
It also provides clear recommendations for actions after a check-in, including information and support options for students and caregivers available outside the school context as well as optional in-school programs that align with universal or targeted wellbeing strategies.
Lastly, we agree with the Report’s call for data-driven approaches. Systematic collection and analysis of de-identified, disaggregated data allows schools to identify patterns, understand risks, and evaluate and optimise the effectiveness of their prevention and intervention efforts. This is essential not only for individual schools but for informing national efforts now and into the future.
Our experience implementing systematic mental health check-ins across all Australian states and territories has provided valuable insights into the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing evidence-based early intervention approaches at scale. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with government, education authorities, and sector partners in developing the implementation plan for the National Standard on Bullying, drawing on these learnings to support effective, sustainable solutions.
The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review Report is an important milestone in Australia’s strategy for creating inclusive, respectful, supportive learning environments for all students. Through collaborative effort, evidence-based approaches, and sustained commitment to implementation, we can translate these recommendations into meaningful change for young Australians.
Read the full report:
1 Final Report from the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review ↗
Read more:
My Mind Check’s submission to the Anti-Bullying Rapid Report ↗
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