I’m really sorry you’re feeling this way. Not feeling safe is a heavy thing to carry, and I’m proud of you for reaching out because you absolutely deserve support.
Whatever’s going on — at home, at school, in a relationship, or anywhere else — you don’t have to go through it alone.
There are people who care and want to help. You could start by speaking to someone you trust, like a teacher, school counsellor, youth worker, or even a friend’s parent. You don’t need to explain everything straight away — just saying, “I don’t feel safe and I need help,” is enough.
If talking in person feels too hard, you can contact Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). They’re available 24/7, it’s free, and you can call or chat online—whatever feels right for you. And if you’re ever in danger, please call 000.
Remember, you deserve to feel safe, supported, and heard. Always.
e are really sorry to hear you're going through this, and it’s so brave of you to reach out. Abuse is never okay, no matter what, and it’s important that you don’t try to deal with this on your own. You deserve to be safe and treated with respect.
The first step is to talk to someone you trust, whether that's a friend, parent, teacher, counsellor or another trusted adult. If it feels too hard to say out loud, you can always write it down or message someone for help.
Calling Kids Helpline is a good place to start – they are super friendly, open 24/7 and can help you no matter who is abusing you. Call 1800 55 1800, or they have a webchat option - https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling . They are able to help anyone aged 5 – 25yo.
In Cairns, there are also these services:
For support for sexual abuse: True Family & Child Service (you can call 4281 6893),
For domestic &/or family violence support: Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (4033 6100), where they can offer support and advice on what steps to take to stay safe.
You don't have to handle this alone — there are people who want to help you. If you're in immediate danger, please don’t wait. Call 000, or talk to someone as soon as you can. You deserve to live without fear, and there are people ready to help you.
Bullying is never okay, even when someone might be a bit (or a lot) different to you.
People might bully others because they’re feeling insecure, unhappy, or trying to fit in – but it’s never the right way to deal with those feelings.
Remember, we’re all different and unique, and that’s what makes the world interesting and beautiful. Everyone has their own strengths, weaknesses, and experiences that shape who they are. It's important to celebrate these differences and treat each other with respect and kindness.
If you ever feel the urge to bully or see it happening, try to talk to a someone you trust to unpack the feels behind it. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued just the way they are. You could talk to a trusted adult, or even call Kids Helpline to talk about it 1800 55 1800.
Good question! Both bullying and harassment are unwelcome and inappropriate behaviors that make people feel unsafe due to an imbalance of power. Both bullying and harassment are incredibly hard to stop due to this cycle of power, so it’s important the victim is supported either by peers or adults.
Harassment is defined as a single action whereas bullying is defined as being a repeated behaviour. Both should be reported immediately to avoid serious impacts and consequences.
