National Anti-Bullying Rapid Review
- Justin St Pierre
- 12 minutes ago
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The Department of Education's Anti-Bullying Rapid Review was announced on February 16, 2025 to assess current anti-bullying practices and develop recommendations for a consistent national standard. This approach would apply across both government and non-government school sectors.
This review aims to examine bullying responses across Australian schools and develop recommendations for a consistent national approach.
Relevance to Catholic Education
The review may provide insights into additional approaches for addressing bullying behaviors that align with educational practices.
The review will examine both bullying responses and underlying causes, which connects to broader educational approaches that consider student wellbeing.
The Review Process
The Anti-Bullying Rapid Review will gather input through several channels:
In-person meetings with parent groups, school representatives, unions, and government agencies
Consultation with parents, teachers, and young people
Online engagement
Written feedback (expected to open in May 2025)
The review team will conduct stakeholder meetings across Australia from February through July 2025.
Expected Outcomes
The review will provide Education Ministers with:
Research on practices for preventing and responding to bullying
Information on current bullying interventions in Australian schools
Analysis of different intervention approaches
Potential models for a consistent national standard
Recommendations on measuring implementation effectiveness
Information for Catholic School Communities
Catholic school communities may wish to be informed about this review process. Those interested can:
Look for announcements about consultation sessions in their area
Consider participating in the written feedback process when it opens in May
Stay informed about potential outcomes that may affect school policies
For more information about the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review, visit the official government website.
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