NCAB in the news

30 January 2013 - Bullying - how to pick it and what to do

National Centre Against Bullying manager Sandra Craig shares tips on what to do if your child is being bullied or cyberbullied.

5 April 2012 - Suspended school girls need support: child psychologist

A satirical, obscene video posted on youtube has resulted in the suspension of five students from an Adelaide girls school, a result that NCAB's Dr Michael Carr-Gregg told 891 Breakfast was spectacular failure of the education system.

16 February 2011 - Bounce-back classes to toughen up 'soft' youngsters

School children in London will be given lessons in resilience. Featuring NCAB's Dr Toni Noble.

15 February 2011 - 'Too soft' pupils will get toughened up to help them cope with failure

School children in London will be given lessons in resilience. Featuring NCAB's Dr Toni Noble.

6 February 2012 - Groundbreaking study on the internet habits of teenagers

A new study has found that almost a quarter of teenagers are online for four or more hours a day on non-school-related work. Featuring NCAB's Dr Julian Dooley.

27 January 2012 - Schoolgirls increasingly using internet to bully other females

Research by Evelyn Field, a member of our National Centre Against Bullying, has found one in 10 students have been cyberbullied, with girls more likely to be the victim or perpetrator.

12 January 2012 - Torment too much for bullied teenage schoolgirl Sheniz Erkan

Bubbly schoolgirl Sheniz Erkan should have been celebrating her 15th birthday next week. But her devastated family will bury the young teen tomorrow. Sheniz took her life after becoming a victim of schoolyard and cyberspace bullies. Featuring NCAB Chairman The Hon. Alastair Nicholson.

5 January 2012 - Aussie families struggle with back-to-school blues

Heading back to school with new shoes, new uniforms and new books is supposed to be an exciting time for children. But according to Australian charities, the start of a new school year is becoming an increasingly stressful event for families. Featuring NCAB member Dr Barbara Spears.

22 November 2011 - NCAB member Professor Donna Cross wins West Australian of the Year

A WA professor and NCAB member who has dedicated her life to protecting children has been crowned WA's Australian of the Year 2012.

8 November 2011 - Defining a cyberbully

Part one of the three-part National Science Foundation series Bullying in the Age of Social Media. Featuring NCAB member Associate Professor Marilyn Campbell.