That’s a tough feeling. When people don’t listen or take you seriously, it can make you feel invisible — but your voice does matter, even if it hasn’t felt that way lately.
Start by talking to one person you trust. It could be a teacher, family member, youth worker, or someone at school who listens. Writing your thoughts down can also help if speaking feels hard.
You have the right to feel heard, and there are people out there — like Kids Helpline or headspace — who are always ready to listen, no judgement.
Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) is free, confidential and available any time of day or night. You can connect to the Kids Helpline webchat here https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Bullying is when someone keeps being mean on purpose — like teasing, spreading rumours, threatening, or leaving you out — and it happens over and over. It’s not just one fight or someone having a bad day; it’s repeated behaviour that makes you feel unsafe or small.
If this is happening to you or someone you know, you don’t have to handle it alone. Tell a teacher, guidance officer, or another trusted adult at school. You can also talk to a parent, carer, youth worker or call Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) any time. You deserve to feel safe and respected — and there are people who want to help.
Wanting someone to like you back is totally normal — and it’s okay to wonder what you can do. Crushes can feel exciting, confusing, and sometimes a bit intense. But the most important thing is to stay true to who you are. You don’t need to change how you look, act, or talk just to get someone’s attention.
You can’t make someone like you, but you can be kind, respectful, and show your personality. If it’s meant to be, it’ll be because they like you for you — not because you’re pretending to be someone else. And if they don’t feel the same? That doesn’t mean you’re not worthy or awesome — it just means it wasn’t the right fit. If you ever feel unsure or upset, talk to someone you trust like a parent, carer, teacher, or call Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800). You’ve got this.
Great question — this stuff can feel confusing when it’s all new, especially since everyone seems to have different ideas about what a “relationship” even is. A boyfriend-girlfriend relationship (or any kind of relationship!) can mean different things to different people. Sometimes it just means two people like each other and want to spend more time together — texting, hanging out, sitting next to each other at lunch, or calling each other cute nicknames.
What really matters is how you’re treated. Any kind of relationship should feel safe, respectful and kind. You should never feel pressured, uncomfortable, or like you have to change who you are to make someone happy. If anything feels off, or you're just not sure how to handle it, it’s always okay to talk to someone you trust — like a parent, carer, teacher or support person at school. Or you can call Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) anytime for a chat.
