ELOUERA ASSOCIATION (INC

Anti-Bullying Policy

Bullying in all its forms will not be tolerated at The Elouera Association. Our definition
of bullying is “ongoing deliberate and hurtful behaviour, be it verbal, psychological or
physical, which results in an individual or group exerting power over others”. Bullying
will also be dealt with through the organisations discipline policy.

Policy Statement

The Elouera Association community, which includes employees, service users, staff,
parents and the wider community, recognises that bullying occurs in all areas of
society. At Elouera however, there will be zero tolerance of bullying and it will not be
accepted in any form and its anti-bullying plan will reflect the principles of equity,
diversity and acceptance.

Definition

For the purpose of this plan bullying is defined as intentional, repeated behaviour by
an individual or group of individuals that causes distress, hurt or undue pressure.
Bullying behaviour involves the abuse of power in relationships. Bullying can involve
all forms of harassment (including sex, race, disability, homosexuality or
transgender), humiliation, domination and intimidation of others.
Bullying behaviour can be
• verbal e.g. name calling, teasing, abuse, putdowns, sarcasm, threats
• physical e.g. hitting, punching, kicking, scratching, spitting, tripping
• social e.g. ignoring, excluding, ostracising, alienating, making inappropriate
gestures
• psychological e.g. spreading rumours, dirty looks, hiding or damaging
possessions, malicious SMS and email messages, inappropriate use of
camera phones

Statement of Purpose

Service users, employees. staff, parents, caregivers and the wider school community
share responsibility, expectations and knowledge to create a safe and happy
environment free from all forms of bullying. The whole of the organisations
community will implement a program that identifies bullying behaviour and provide
support to everyone adopting positive behaviour changes. Partnerships between all
stakeholders that comprise the school community are central to the success of this
process.

Parent, Guardian and Carer Expectations

To be kept informed and involved in an issue that involves bullying or antisocial behaviour
To have the programs in place explained annually and that they are adhered
to
That appropriate strategies outlined in other organisational policies will be
used to solve issues
That procedural fairness will underpin all decisions
That Elouera Association provides a happy and safe environment for all

Staff Expectations

To be treated with dignity and respect and in return they will treat others in the
same manner
To be listened to if they are experiencing difficulties
To participate in ongoing training programs that will provide them with the
strategies and skills to deal with bullying and anti-social behaviours
That Elouera Association provides a happy and safe environment for all

Procedures for Dealing with Bullying Behaviour

Student, service users and employees and/or parent report incidents of
bullying to staff.
Elouera Association staff collect information and determines whether the
incident is minor or of a more serious nature
If the incident is minor and can be dealt with, staff member undertakes this
process. Names of victim and bully recorded in Student Incident Register or a
personal Update Sheet. Parents/ caregivers are notified if a minor is involved.
If the incident is of a more serious nature it is recorded and dealt with by the
Head Teacher or a Supervisor using the organisations discipline policy and
procedures. Head Teacher or Supervisor informs Chief Executive Officer.
Parents are informed of the incident/s and action taken by the Head Teacher,
Chief Executive Officer and the role that that they required to play in resolving
the issue.
If there is an incident involving violence etc it is to be immediately referred to
the Head Teacher, Chief Executive Officer or Operations Manager for
appropriate action. The Head Teacher or Operations Manager will
immediately inform the Chief Executive Officer.
Victims of bullying will be offered counselling.
Parents of both the victim/s and perpetrator/s will be kept fully informed
throughout the process where children are involved or where it is deemed
appropriate.

Additional Policy on Bullying

ELOUERA ASSOCIATION

Bullying Policy

The Elouera Association Bullying Policy is also part of the Anti-Discrimination & Equal
Employment Opportunity Policy. Our Anti-Discrimination & Equal Employment Opportunity
Policy deals not only with Anti-discrimination issues but also Equal Employment Opportunity
obligations, including bullying, sexual harassment, freedom of association and vilification.