25/02/2026
Every school in Australia needs to have someone registered for this webinar..
Join Dr John Burns as he unpacks the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review and the proposed National Standard on Bullying.
Bullying remains one of the most persistent challenges facing Australian schools, often with the greatest impact on vulnerable and marginalised students. Beyond the social and psychological harms, it can undermine wellbeing, school engagement and academic achievement.
In 2025, the Federal Government commissioned the Anti-Bullying Rapid Review to assess “what works” in bullying prevention and to guide a more consistent national response. The Final Report — released in late 2025 — outlines five priority areas for schools and recommends a new National Bullying Standard for education across Australia.
In this webinar, we will break down the key findings of the Rapid Review and examine what they mean for day-to-day practice in Australian schools. Participants will gain clarity on:
- The key findings of the Review regarding prevalence, impacts and drivers of bullying
- The five priority areas for strengthening school practice
- The proposed National Standard on Bullying and what implementation may involve
- Implications for school policy, teacher practice, wellbeing programs and inter-agency collaboration
This webinar will be relevant for classroom teachers, school leaders, school counsellors, wellbeing staff and policy advisors.
