YOUTH BULLYING EXPERT TO TALK TO BRISBANE SOUTH COMMUNITY
Leading psychologist and bullying expert Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be on the southside of Brisbane on Monday next week to deliver his bullying seminar series for principals, school staff and parents.
(Media-Newswire.com) - Leading psychologist and bullying expert Dr Michael Carr-Gregg will be on the southside of Brisbane on Monday next week to deliver his bullying seminar series for principals, school staff and parents.
Education and Training Minister Geoff Wilson said the Action Against Bullying forums were being held across the state as part of a major initiative of the Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence.
"The Bligh Government takes bullying in our schools and online very seriously which is why we have invited Dr Carr-Gregg to Queensland to share his insights," Mr Wilson said.
"This is a unique opportunity to hear from a bullying expert and I would encourage all parents and school staff in the southern suburbs of Brisbane to attend these forums. The seminars are open to all school sectors - state, Catholic and independent - and are an initiative of the special bullying taskforce, the Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence.
"During the forums, Dr Carr-Gregg will work with principals and teachers on developing policies and actions. This, combined with the support of parents, can help to protect children from the negative impact of bullying. He will also work with parents to help break the bullying cycle.
"A strong focus of his forums will also be cyber safety, an issue that continues to grow as online technologies and social networking become more popular with young people.ā
Dr Carr-Gregg is holding 30 seminars across 10 Queensland locations between May and August, with each location hosting a breakfast seminar for school leaders, a half day workshop for teachers and school staff and an evening workshop for parents.
Dr Carr-Gregg said bullying was one of the most serious adolescent mental health issues facing Australia today.
"A lack of action can cause serious long-term psychological consequences for the young person involved so knowing how to protect a child in your care and what to do if your child is affected is vitally important," Dr Carr-Gregg said.
"Whether you're a principal, a teacher, a guidance counsellor or a parent, there are many tools and approaches that can be used and I will discuss these in my forums.
āIām looking forward to visiting Brisbane and sharing my knowledge so we can work together as a community to alleviate youth bullying.ā
The Brisbane South Action Against Bullying seminars will be held at River Park Place at Morningside on August 9. To register to attend or for more information please visit www.education.qld.gov.au/studentservices
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