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

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Learn the Buddy Handshake!

17 May 2012

1 - SA AmbassadorsLearn the Buddy Handshake in time for National Buddy Day to highlight the importance of friendship and raise awareness around the issue of bullying.

The special ‘kids only’ handshake has been developed by NAB and The Alannah and Madeline Foundation (AMF) to unite all children in a nationwide gesture of friendship as part of National Buddy Day celebrations.

Like all handshakes, the Buddy Handshake has its own meaning. Each of the sixsteps that make up the Buddy Handshake represent the values of the Foundation’s bullying prevention program, ‘Better Buddies’ – caring for others, friendliness, respect, valuing difference, including others and responsibility.

To get involved and learn the Buddy Handshake, simply click here or head into your local NAB  store and pick up a Buddy Handshake Guide to share with your friends.

Trinity Collegestudent, Caleb Murongah is one of 15 student ambassadors from across the country leading the charge in teaching fellow students the Buddy Handshake.

“I’m really excited about teaching all of my friends how to do the Buddy Handshake. It’s something really cool for us to learn and share with other kids so that we can come together on National Buddy Day to celebrate our friendships,” Caleb said.

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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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