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A WORLD 

FREE FROM 

BULLYING.

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INTRODUCTION 

BULLY ZERO PROGRAMS 

GET INVOLVED 

OUR VISION 1 

BULLYING IN SCHOOLS 7 OUR ACHIEVEMENTS 17 

OUR MISSION 3 

OUR STORY 5 

EFFECTIVENESS 

TESTIMONIALS 

BULLYING IN WORKPLACES 

9 REFERENCES 

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WE WILL NOT ACCEPT 

OR TOLERATE BULLYING. 

“THE STANDARD YOU WALK PAST, 

IS THE STANDARD YOU ACCEPT.” 

—DAVID MORRISON 

LIEUTENANT GENERAL 

A WORLD FREE FROM BULLYING.

BULLY ZERO strives to create 

a world free from bullying. 

A world where teenagers aren’t 

driven to suicide by tyrants 

online. Where a workplace 

is a welcoming environment, 

not a place of anguish. 

Like many other Foundations, 

BULLY ZERO was born 

out of tragedy. This sense 

of loss, and need to act, drives 

us to work with victims and 

their families to bring about 

changes both in law and 

in our national culture. 

To do that, BULLY ZERO 

delivers its established services 

nationally, and ultimately, 

globally. Through university 

partnerships, BULLY ZERO 

creates research-led 

educational programs to 

deliver to the community. 

BULLY ZERO continues 

to provide its one-of-a-kind, 

tailor-made programs to 

schools and workplaces 

—building on its ability as 

a preventative measure, 

rather than a reactive one. 

The Foundation’s services 

go from strength-to-strength 

—with a goal to becoming 

a long-term part of the 

curriculum—further enhancing 

its ability to prevent bullying 

amongst our youth. 

1 IN 5 MEN 

AND 1 IN 

3 WOMEN 

MAKE 

MENTAL 

DISORDER 

CLAIMS THAT 

INVOLVE 

HARASSMENT 

OR BULLYING. 

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OUR VISION

% 

GIRLS 

REPORT BEING 

50OF 

CYBER-BULLIED 

A WORLD FREE FROM BULLYING. 

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“BULLY ZERO is a Foundation 

that stands as a legacy for all 

victims of bullying. Their stories 

galvanise the message BULLY 

ZERO presents in each 

face-to-face session—evoking 

emotion in the audience and 

calling participants to stand 

up for change. The only way 

to create a world free from 

bullying is to educate entire 

communities and embed social 

nuances, such as respect and 

empathy into everyday life.” 

ANDRE CARVALHO 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

Rhonda Burchmore is Australia’s 

leading lady. With 30 years 

in the entertainment industry 

as a singer, performer and 

all-round talent, Rhonda 

has won the hearts of all 

Australians. Her career has 

seen her work with talented 

performers all over the world 

like David Atkins and Geoffrey 

Rush. In 2014, Rhonda was 

awarded the Order of Australia 

medal for her service to the 

performing arts community. 

Due to her talents, Rhonda has 

been labelled as having a voice 

as “big, bold and colourful as 

Uluru” and it’s a voice she uses 

as patron for BULLY ZERO. 

RHONDA BURCHMORE 

OAM ENTERTAINER / PATRON 

BULLY ZERO OPERATES ON 

THE FRONT LINE DELIVERING 

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT 

INFORM AND EMPOWER EVERYONE 

TO PUT AN END TO BULLYING. 

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OUR MISSION

A CHILD 

IS BULLIED 

EVERY 

00 

05 

10 

15 

SECONDS 


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THE MCG HOLDS 100,000 + PEOPLE 

—THE SAME NUMBER OF AUSTRALIAN 

KIDS THAT WAKE UP EACH DAY 

NOT WANTING TO GO TO SCHOOL, 

BECAUSE THEY’RE ANXIOUS 

ABOUT BEING BULLIED. 

100OUR 

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STORY

Equipped with the desire to 

make a difference, a group of 

passionate individuals joined 

forces in 2012 to create BULLY 

ZERO. The Foundation was 

unique in the driving forces of 

its team, which included senior 

members of the Police force, 

volunteers, psychologists, 

lawyers, teachers, politicians, 

and the families of bullying 

victims. 

In 2009, prior to the formation 

of BULLY ZERO, Ali Halkic’s 

son Allem tragically fell victim 

to cyber-bullying. Through the 

determination of not wanting 

the same fate for another child, 

Ali successfully lobbied the 

Victorian State Government 

in erecting barriers along the 

Westgate Bridge in Melbourne 

—preventing hundreds of 

suicides as a result. In 2011, 

Allem was formally recognised 

as a victim of crime. This was 

a landmark decision and the 

first of its kind in Australia. 

Ali’s determination for change 

has continued with his work as a 

director of BULLY ZERO. 

BULLY ZERO is the only 

Foundation in Australia that 

delivers face-to-face programs 

by qualified teachers, and has 

received the endorsements of 

both the Office of the eSafety 

Commissioner and WorkSafe 

Victoria to deliver cyber safety 

and bullying prevention 

programs. 

Every student, worker, parent 

and young person that engages 

with BULLY ZERO helps 

to shape a world free from 

bullying. 

+ 

000Page 6 


APPROX. 

25% 

OF YOUTH 

ARE BULLIED 

AT SCHOOL 

OR ONLINE 

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BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

While the reasons are varied 

and complicated, the loss of 

young Australians to intentional 

self-harm continues to trend 

upwards. There have been 

multiple examples where these 

tragedies arise as a consequence 

of bullying. 

The largely universal use 

by young people of portable 

hand-held devices, which 

cannot be easily monitored by 

teachers, parents or guardians, 

constitutes a growing threat 

to mental health and provides 

a straightforward, immediate 

and targeted channel for 

abusive communication. 

The impact of the loss of a 

loved one is devastating and 

far-reaching. For many others 

the impact of bullying on their 

general well-being, self-esteem, 

academic performance and 

employment prospects is telling. 

Recent changes in legislation 

have enabled serious cases 

of bullying to be deemed 

criminal. However, much work 

remains to be carried out to 

prevent bullying—through 

better awareness, preventative 

education and resultant 

behavioural change. 

1.9% 

1.9% of cyber-bullying victims 

are more likely to attempt 

or die by suicide, compared 

to those who have never 

been bullied. 

70% 

70% of students report 

witnessing regular bullying 

online. 

THE BIGGEST KILLER OF OUR 

YOUTH AGED 5 TO 17 IS SUICIDE. 

STATISTICS TELL US THAT IF WE DO 

NOTHING, THIS WEEK, THREE YOUNG 

PEOPLE WILL TAKE THEIR OWN LIFE. 


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HOW WE MEASURE 

OUR SUCCESS 

BULLY ZERO USES THE NET 

PROMOTER SCORE (NPS) METHOD 

TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS 

OF ITS SCHOOL AND WORKPLACE 

PROGRAMS. 

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EFFECTIVENESS

OVER 60% OF RESPONDENTS 

ARE ‘EXTREMELY LIKELY’ 

TO RECOMMEND OUR 

PROGRAMS. 

63%PROMOTORS 

NPS 

ON AVERAGE 

EXCELLENT 

BY GLOBAL 

STANDARDS 

54CONSIDERED 


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“AS A TEACHER, IT FEELS WONDERFUL 

TO KNOW THIS IS SOMETHING THE 

STUDENTS ARE AWARE OF AND 

UNDERSTAND HOW TO HANDLE 

AS THEY ENTER THE WORKFORCE. 

I REALLY HOPE TO WORK WITH 

YOURSELF AND THE BULLY ZERO 

TEAM AGAIN IN THE NEAR FUTURE.” 

JILL MAGEE 

GISBORNE SECONDARY COLLEGE 

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TESTIMONIALS

“BULLY ZERO Foundation 

ran a presentation for key 

leaders within the Department 

of Home Affairs in Victoria, 

including the Australian Border 

Force. The session provided a 

real-life insight into the impacts 

of bullying and harassment 

and strategies for creating 

a workplace culture free of 

such issues. The presentation 

drove home the importance 

of a zero tolerance to bullying 

and harassing behaviour 

and the consequences if 

not addressed.” 

ROD WINCHESTER 

A/G REGIONAL COMMANDER 

VIC/TAS REGIONAL COMMAND 

AUSTRALIAN BORDER FORCE 

“LaManna has been an avid 

supporter of BULLY ZERO 

since it’s conception. BULLY 

ZERO conducted several 

sessions for all employees 

of LaManna, to demonstrate 

the detrimental effects 

that bullying can have on 

individuals. The presentation 

provided a true insight on 

how bullying can impact not 

only the individual, but those 

around them and through 

the use of real life scenarios 

pushed across the crucial 

message of a zero tolerance 

to bullying. The presentation 

was touching and received 

an amazing response across 

the board. The Foundation 

is constantly pushing to 

put a stop to bullying in the 

community and LaManna 

is proud to be a sponsor of 

such an active and successful 

Foundation.” 

“This is a fantastic program. 

We offered the program to 

staff at PTV who are parents 

or have regular contact 

with children, on how to 

deal with the impacts of 

bullying. The presentation 

was a perfect combination 

of stories to really push the 

message across of the horrific 

impacts of bullying, and also 

practical tips and advice for 

parents on how to manage 

and watch out for bullying. 

We had great feedback from 

staff who learned a lot from 

the presentation. Thank you 

BULLY ZERO for helping to 

spread awareness of bullying.” 

MADELINE BURNS 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA 

SAMANTHA BRUNO 

LA MANNA SUPERMARKET 


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BULLYING COSTS THE 

AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY 

$36 

BILLI 

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BULLYING IN WORKPLACES

EVERY YEAR 

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Bullying behaviours at work 

produce a complex set of 

potential consequences for 

both employers and employees. 

Victims of bullying may face 

significantly higher health 

risks, ranging from stress to 

severe self-harm. The ordeal 

of bullying is also proven to 

affect their work performance 

and attendance. 

On the other hand, perpetrators 

of bullying may also exhibit 

mental health symptoms and 

lay themselves open to civil 

or criminal legal proceedings 

in serious cases. 

The consequences for 

employers can be wide-ranging, 

with incidents being brought 

forward to the Fair Work 

Commission, the relevant work 

cover authority, the Police or 

individual employees. 

These lead to potentially 

serious repercussions for 

employers and their businesses. 

Consequences of bullying 

in the workplace can be felt 

everywhere. The most 

common occurrences are the 

risks of higher absenteeism, 

poor workplace culture, 

productivity loss, work cover 

claims and damage to 

corporate reputation. 

39% 

39% of mental disorder claims 

are caused by harassment, 

bullying or exposure to violence. 

31% 

31% of mental stress claims 

made by workers under 

20 years were from exposure 

to workplace violence. 

VICTIMS OF WORKPLACE BULLYING 

HAVE HIGHER RATES OF DEPRESSION, 

ANXIETY AND POST-TRAUMATIC 

STRESS DISORDER. 

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BULLYING IN WORKPLACES

Through passion, execution 

and innovation, BULLY ZERO 

is a leader in preventative 

education. BULLY ZERO 

programs invite participants 

to stand up in the face of 

bullying. Sessions are hands-on, 

innovative and continuously 

evolving to stay relevant in the 

ever-changing landscape of 

online abuse and bullying. 

What our programs cover: 

We want everyone that attends 

one of our sessions to take 

away with them a meaningful 

understanding of: 

-- 

What is bullying behaviour 

-- 

What are the different types 

of bullying and the roles that 

feature in bullying 

-- 

The detrimental impact 

of bullying on people’s lives 

and well-being 

-- 

Bullying and the law 

-- 

The nature and risks 

of cyber-bullying 

-- 

The need for policies and 

procedures to prevent 

bullying 

-- 

How to deal with bullying 

and where to seek help 

We deliver our programs to: 

-- 

Management teams 

and employee groups in 

the workplace 

-- 

Students, teachers and 

parents in schools and 

colleges 

-- 

Community groups and 

sporting clubs 

37 % 

OF WORKERS 

REPORT BEING 

VERBALLY BULLIED 


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HELP US CREATE 

A WORLD FREE 

FROM BULLYING 

—IN 5 YEARS WE 

HAVE ACHIEVED... 

Workplaces 

Engage BULLY ZERO 

to deliver anti-bullying training 

to your team. 

876 

SCHOOLS AND 

WORKPLACES 

VISITED 

2,100 + 

PLEDGES 

RECEIVED ON 

NATIONAL DAY 

OF ACTION 2018 

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OUR ACHIEVEMENTS

Research 

Partner with BULLY ZERO 

to fund research and develop 

strategies for future programs. 

Schools 

Book BULLY ZERO 

to deliver educational programs 

to your school community. 

Sponsors 

Donate to ensure our 

programs can be accessible 

to every child. 

260,000 

PEOPLE 

ATTENDED 

OUR 

WORKSHOPS 

2,626 

EDUCATION 

SESSIONS 

DELIVERED 


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REFERENCES 

1. RESEARCH SUMMARY 

Bullying and Young Australians. 

(2018). [eBook] Pyrmont: 

ReachOut Australia, pp.4-7. 

Available at: http://about. 

au.reachout.com/wp-content/ 

uploads/2017/01/Bullying- 

Research-Summary_FINAL.pdf 

[Accessed 25 Jul. 2018]. 

2. Cross, D., Shaw, T., Hearn, L., 

Epstein, M., Monks, H., Lester, L., 

& Thomas, L. 2009. Australian 

Covert Bullying Prevalence 

Study (ACBPS). Child Health 

Promotion Research Centre, 

Edith Cowan University, Perth. 

3. AUSTRALIA’S CYBER 

SECURITY STRATEGY Enabling 

innovation, growth & prosperity. 

(2018). [eBook] Commonwealth 

of Australia, Department of the 

Prime Minister and Cabinet, 

Australia’s Cyber Security 

Strategy. Available at: https:// 

www.homeaffairs.gov.au/ 

nationalsecurity/Documents/ 

australia-cyber-securitystrategy.pdf 

[Accessed 

25 Jul. 2018]. 

4. Graham, PhD, Sandra. 

“Bullying: A Module for 

Teachers.” Accessed July 24, 

2018, http://www.apa.org/ 

education/k12/bullying.aspx# 

5. Office of the eSafety 

Commissioner. (2018). eSafety 

Homepage. [online] Available 

at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/ 


6. Mcri.edu.au. (2018). Murdoch 

Children’s Research Institute. 

[online] Available at: https:// 

www.mcri.edu.au/ [Accessed 

25 Jul. 2018]. 

7. The Feed. (2018). Articles. 

[online] Available at: https:// 

www.sbs.com.au/news/thefeed/topic/articles 

[Accessed 

25 Jul. 2018]. 

8. Morrison, D. (2018). Chief 

of Army Lieutenant General 

David Morrison message about 

unacceptable behaviour. 

[online] YouTube. Available 

at: https://www.youtube. 

com/watch?v=QaqpoeVgr8U 


CONTACT 

BULLY ZERO 

72 HARGRAVE AVENUE 

ESSENDON FIELDS 3041 

VICTORIA AUSTRALIA 

[03] 9094 3718 

INFO@BULLYZERO.ORG.AU 

BULLYZERO.ORG.AU 

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