Ending cyberbullying is the theme of a new Interrelate competition for NSW high schools.
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The competition invites students to create a short two to three minute film on "cyberbullying- the effect and how we solve it".
The top eight films will be screened at an awards ceremony at the Australian Film Television and Radio School during National Youth Week.
Interrelate area manager central and far west Anne Heath said the statistics around bullying continued to be frightening.
"One in five Australians aged eight to 17 experiences cyberbullying every year and even more concerning is that Australia has been ranked number one in the world for bullying on social networks," Ms Heath said.
The winning school will receive $1000, while all finalists will have the opportunity to take part in a Burnbright Leadership Workshop and film set tour.
"From its earliest beginnings film has been a powerful storytelling medium that has influenced society. By utilising today's social media platforms these student's stories and ideas have the potential to reach and influence thousands of young people across Australia and the world," Ms Heath said.
According to Interrelate 83 per cent of young people go online three or more times a day.
More information is available at www.interrelate.org.au/film. Storyboard submissions close Friday, March 11.
