Friday 1 June is National Buddy Day, a day to celebrate friendship and raise awareness about the issue of bullying.

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Celebrate friendship on National Buddy Day!

14 May 2012

1 - UnnamedWith less than three weeks to go it’s time to start thinking about how you can get involved in National Buddy Day!

National Buddy Day is a joint initiative of NAB and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation which addresses how children can help their peers learn positive behaviour to help reduce instances of bullying.

Primary schools across the country can show their support and get involved in National Buddy Day by participating in special buddy-based activities that highlight the importance of friendship.

A National Buddy Day ‘toolkit’ has been developed for schools and includes a range of activities which encourage students to work together with their ‘buddies’.

Schools can download the toolkit and find out how to get involved in National Buddy Day by clicking here

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  • Garry Lyon

    "On National Buddy Day I will be supporting the Alannah and Madeline Foundation and NAB as they bring Aussie kids together to combat bullying"

  • Jack Riewoldt, AFL Footballer and Buddy Day Supporter

    "Join me in supporting National Buddy Day on 1st June to raise awareness of the issue of bullying and to help put an end to this important issue"

  • Dr. Judith Slocombe
    CEO, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation

    "Now in its third year, National Buddy Day is a joint initiative of NAB and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. National Buddy Day is designed to highlight the issue of bullying, and celebrate friendships across Australia. With 27 per cent of young people reporting they are bullied every two weeks or more often, this initiative is a very important one."

  • Giaan Rooney OAM
    Olympic Gold Medallist

    “Bullying is a serious matter. Research shows that it can severely impact a child’s wellbeing. Please join me in celebrating National Buddy Day on 1st June to raise awareness for the Better Buddies program, designed to create positive, caring and friendly school environments, and reduce bullying in primary schools".

  • Maree Stanley
    Manager School Programs, The Alannah and Madeline Foundation

    "We look forward to working with our Better Buddies schools and the community on National Buddy Day. Buddy Day highlights our Better Buddies values and the importance of students connecting with each other to help build a network of support and to increase resilience and promote positive supportive behaviours."

  • Dr. Michael Carr-Gregg
    Adolescent Psychologist and NCAB Member

    “Please join with me in being an enthusiastic supporter of National Buddy Day. Together all Australians can  celebrate children in primary schools respecting others and appreciating differences. It is only by working together that we can reduce the harm from bullying.”

  • Sandra Craig
    National Centre Against Bullying

    "The National Centre Against Bullying is concerned with the wellbeing of young people wherever they live, learn or play. We at the Centre know the power of strong supportive relationships to reduce bullying. The Centre supports National Buddy Day in its celebration of friendship and discussion around the issue of bullying."

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