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Anti-online-bullying workshops held on 10-28 October 2022 at 13 primary and secondary schools in Bass Coast Shire
Schools across Bass Coast Shire will learn about how to stay safe online through workshops offered by anti-bullying organisation, Dolly's Dream.
More than 43 workshops will be held from Monday, 10 October to Friday, 28 October at 13 primary and secondary schools in Wonthaggi, Rhyll, Newhaven, Cowes, Inverloch and San Remo. Dolly's Dream General Manager, Stephen Bendle said the workshops are tailored to different age groups and also specific workshops for parents.
Dolly's Dream range of online safety workshops are designed for students of all ages, as well as parents, teachers and the general community
Issue that continues to raise
Stephen said, "Designed by leading experts and delivered by teacher-trained facilitators, our workshops are built to be interactive and engaging, without fear of judgement."
Supported by Wonthaggi Police and Bass Coast Shire Council, Youth Resource Officer Leading Senior Constable Brendan Horrocks said community safety is at the core of everything Victoria Police does.
Brendan added, "We want everyone, including our young people, to be safe no matter what environment they are in. The online environment can sometimes be overlooked, but online harm is an issue that continues to raise its head and the consequences can be devastating," he said.
Ensuring online safety and wellbeing
Brendan also said, "Partnering with community organisations such as the Bass Coast Shire, Phillip Island RSL, Wonthaggi Lions Club, Watersure and Blue Light to bring Dolly's Dream into our schools, to empower our young to keep themselves safe online, is another way we, as community members ourselves, can work towards our overall goal of community safety."
Bass Coast Shire's Mayor, Cr Michael Whelan said council is thrilled to see Dolly's Dream in Bass Coast. "We are proud to be able to support this program and see it roll out in our local schools. We want all young people living in our communities to be safe online," Cr Whelan said.
Bass Coast College's San Remo's Campus Principal, Emma Harris, said she welcomed the opportunity to hold the workshops. "These workshops are an important preventative measure which will help to continue to ensure the online safety and wellbeing of our students," she said. For more information, please contact Deb Morris on 0499 202 001 or email deb.morris@amf.org.au.
Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.
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