EVERYONE MATTERS (anti-bullying program)- bullying & cyber-safety, empathy, communication and problem-solving. Workshops for primary and secondary schools

The Everyone Matters (Anti-bullying) workshop is suitable for primary (years 1 to 6) and secondary (year 7 to 12) students and we adapt the content to suit the age of the student audience.

Considers how we treat each other; what bullying is and the dangers of cyberbullying. The workshop examines the role of bystanders and practical strategies that prevent bullying. It equips students with tools to understand the causes of bullying and to be proactive in how to respond and seek support. It explores the importance of empathy and healthy communication and learning to appreciate the differences in other people.

Key concepts covered in the session: 
The following are messages we want students to learn through the seminar:

• Definition of what “bullying” is (i.e. repeated and deliberate)
• Why it occurs and the different forms of bullying
• Explores the role of the target, bully and bystander
• Practical strategies to cope including assertiveness skills
• The importance of empathy
• Encouraging students to be proactive in seeking advice and helping others
• Cyber-bullying – what it is and strategies that help us to be cyber-safe
• Exploring social networking (age appropriate), and their effects
• That bullying is unacceptable and that students play an important role in creating a safe, bully-free environment at school and online

Student Incursion Details:

• Sessions are interactive and involve a variety of activities, discussion and multi-media to engage and educate.
• We offer a range of options from a single session to several sessions for the same or different groups.
• Tailored to suit your school’s specific needs and flexibility to fit into class timetable. (duration of a seminar approx 60-90 minutes)
• Maximum number of students per seminar is 100 students.
• We travel to regional Victoria up to approx 200km from CBD.

• Contact us for a quote on  03 9470 2972  or V4LSS@concernaustralia.org.au

Values for Life provides primary and secondary school incursions that are interactive, engaging and educational. We present on wellbeing topics that enable young people to develop community building values, make wise choices and fulfil their potential. Our team of qualified and experienced educators use evidence-based research to provide learning outcomes that engender pro-social values, empathy and resilience. We are committed to working with staff to identify the most effective program that suits the needs of the school community and recognise that prevention programs are highly successful when part of a community effort.

We also offer the following topics for primary and secondary students:

PRIMARY SCHOOLS:

• GREAT MATES - friendship skills, communication, empathy and trust
• BOUNCING BACK – resilience, gratitude and problem solving and growth mindset
• COMMUNITY MATTERS (appreciating our differences)– friendship, belonging, teamwork & inclusion.
• LEAD THE WAY - leadership skills; communication, responsibility & making a difference.
• HIT THE GROUND RUNNING (transition to high school)- dealing with change and setting goals.

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS:

• THE ART OF BEING RESILIENT – Attitude, growth mindset, gratitude & problem solving.
• COMMUNITY MATTERS- friendship, belonging, teamwork, & inclusion
• LEAD THE WAY - leadership skills; communication, responsibility & making a difference.
• MORE THAN SKIN DEEP (discovering true femininity) – challenging stereotypes, building positive self-worth & confident communication skills.
• PRIORITY PURSUIT (setting & achieving your life goals) - developing priorities, setting goals, building resilience and healthy values that inform our actions.