Say “I’m Not Ok” sooner and rebuild safer communities
Bullying leaves invisible wounds that follow us into classrooms, workplaces, and homes. I’m Not Ok shares stories, tools, and expert insights so no one has to navigate that healing alone, echoing the spirit of R U OK? check-ins every day of the year.
What you will find here
- Real stories from students, parents, and educators confronting bullying in and beyond school.
- Practical strategies to rebuild confidence, repair relationships, and advocate for safer spaces.
- Connections to helplines, professional services, and peer communities ready to listen.
Why I’m Not Ok exists
Bullying thrives when it is hidden. We amplify the voices of those affected and provide evidence-based guidance for the people who support them. From covert classroom exclusion to online harassment, I’m Not Ok spotlights every experience so that families, schools, and workplaces can respond with empathy and accountability.
Each article is curated with mental health professionals and advocates to ensure survivors feel seen while readers learn practical ways to intervene, report, and recover.
Our focus areas
- Mental wellbeing
- Coping techniques, trauma-informed care, and access to counselling support when bullying harms mental health.
- Healthy relationships
- Tools for rebuilding trust, communicating boundaries, and strengthening families and friendships after conflict.
- Safer environments
- Frameworks that help schools, clubs, and workplaces design safer policies and respond quickly when bullying is reported.
Latest stories from the community
Fresh perspectives on how bullying unfolds and how we can stand up for those impacted.
We are gathering new stories
Check back soon or share your experience so we can amplify it for others who may be going through the same thing.
Support resources you can trust
I’m Not Ok curates evidence-based helplines and national services so you can quickly connect with professionals who specialise in bullying, safety planning, and trauma recovery.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 000 in Australia or your local emergency number right away.