Summary: A recent Australian study estimated that 27 percent of students in years 4 to 9 are bullied at least every few weeks and between 7 and 10 percent are cyber-bullied. In today's world, initiatives to address bullying are facing new challenges. In both the physical and the virtual world, the role of the bystander is an important one. But if a bystander is to be able to take action, they must feel safe, supported and empowered to do so. On, Friday 18th March 2011, Australia's first National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, Disability and Race Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes discussed these issues with the Chief Commissioner for Girl Guides Australia, Ms Helen Geard, and CEO of the Inspire Foundation, Mr Jonathon Nicholas.
