Media releases

Cyberbullying is about people not technology

Monday 5 April, 2010

"Technology should be not be banned or blocked in an effort to prevent cyberbullying", according to Bill Belsey, Canadian anti-bullying educator and creator of award-winning website www.bullying.org.

A teacher from Alberta, Canada and founder of Canada's annual Bullying Awareness Week, Mr
Belsey will address the 4th Biennial National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB) Conference held in
Melbourne on April 9-10.

Teaching kids about cybersafety

Sunday 4 April, 2010

Cybersafety education expert Mandy Ross believes cybersafety education for all children and young people should be an integral part of a schools approach to this serious issue.

Ms Ross is the School Services Manager of the Cybersafety and Wellbeing Initiative at The Alannah and Madeline Foundation. She will be speaking about the opportunities and risks to young people using the internet at the National Centre Against Bullying conference on April 9-10.

Schools unable to deal with growing cyberbullying

Monday, 29 March, 2010

Existing policies and practices in schools are inadequate to deal with the growing common behaviour of cyber and other covert bullying, according to bullying prevention expert Professor Donna Cross from Child and Adolescent Health at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.

Professor Cross will be one of the keynote speakers presenting her research findings on the comparisons between cyberbullying and face-to-face bullying at the 4th Biennial National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB) Conference in Melbourne from April 9-10.

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation brings a touch of magic to the Flower and Garden Show

Friday, 26 March 2010

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is proud to be the charity partner of the 2010 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS).

The Foundation's magical Mary Poppins display is set to delight children visiting the show.

Race-goers support an important cause to keep children safe from violence

Thursday, 25 March, 2010

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is proud to be the official charity of the 2010 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Violence against children is a significant problem for Australia. The Foundation is delighted this high-profile sporting event provides the opportunity to raise awareness and funds.

Bullies to become a solution to bullying

Friday, 12 March, 2010

Engaging bullies and their victims can be an effective method of preventing bullying from continuing in Australian schools, according one of the nation's leading experts in peer victimisation, Adjunct Professor Ken Rigby, of the University of South Australia.

Prof. Rigby will discuss the method with teachers in the community health sector at the forthcoming 4th Biennial National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB)conference in Melbourne on April 8-10 this year.

Call for school 'self-respect' policy against bullying

Thursday, 11 March, 2010

School students had the right to expect strong support from their school if they were bullied, or mistreated by fellow students, one of the nation's leading experts on bullying, Dr. Helen McGrath, said today.

Dr. McGrath, of Deakin University, is a board member of the National Centre Against Bullying. She will speak at the 4th Biennial National Centre Against Bullying conference in Melbourne from April 8-10.

Parents bullying 'scorecards' on My School important

Wednesday, 10 March, 2010

Parents' 'scorecards' on school bullying and safety on the national My School website could be a very positive contribution to making schools safer for vulnerable students Adjunct Professor, Ken Rigby, said today.

Prof. Rigby is one of Australia's foremost experts in peer victimisation and a member of the National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB), an initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

Jean Béliveau embarks on the next leg of his amazing 75,000km walk

Wednesday 10 February, 2010

Almost 10 years ago Jean Béliveau undertook the mission to walk around the world through six continents to spread the message of peace and non-violence for children.

Cahala Kites are supporting Jean's journey by helping him promote his message of peace and non-violence for children, and fundraising for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation during the Australian leg.

National approach to cyberbullying

Tuesday, 9 February, 2010

Covert and cyber bullying in schools - together with cybersafety and student wellbeing - will be the focus of the 4th Biennial National Centre Against Bullying (NCAB) conference in Melbourne, Australia, from April 8-10.

An initiative of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, NCAB is a peak body working to advise and inform the Australian community on the issue of childhood bullying and the creation of safe schools and communities - including cybersafety.

Starry Starry Night Post Event Media Release

Sunday 22 November, 2009

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has celebrated its twelfth Starry Starry Night at Crown. The star-studded event, featuring over 100 celebrities hosting tables, raised $620,000 to support the Foundation's work, keeping children safe from violence.

Caring for kids at the 2010 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix

Friday 20 November, 2009

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation has been named as the official charity of the 2010 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix.

Starry Starry Night Talent Announcement Media Release

November 2009

The 12th Starry Starry Night will see some of Australia's biggest names in sport and entertainment 'singing for their supper' to raise funds for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

What's On Starry Starry Night Media Release

October 2009

More than 100 celebrities will come together on Saturday 21st November at Crown in Melbourne for The Alannah and Madeline Foundation's Starry Starry Night, Australia's favourite celebrity gala.

Parents want more time with their kids, new survey finds

Thursday 29 October, 2009

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation and Sweeney Research report, released as part of the Foundation's Children365 initiative, finds half of Australian parents would like to spend more quality time with their children.

Celebrating children every day

 Tuesday 6 October, 2009

Celebrities and high profile Australians get behind new initiative to cherish our children.

The Alannah and Madeline Foundation announce Children365 - an exciting new initiative that encourages Australians to celebrate children every day of the year.

Double Take skit abhorrent and must be condemned

 21 August 2009

The TV show Double Take presented a skit last night about bullying which presents entirely inappropriate attitudes towards the serious issue of bullying and its consequences.

St Kilda Football Club play Better Buddies Games

Tuesday 28 July, 2009

St Kilda Football Club make Better Buddies Games a day of fun for students at Seaford Park Primary School and Belvedere Park Primary School.

For 100 students their first Better Buddies Games day was extra special because players from St Kilda Football Club were there helping out with the activities as was Buddy Bear, a giant purple bear.