The Australian Human Rights Commission BackMeUp program ambassador Ruby Rose is urging young people to get out and about with their cameras to make a short 2 minute film how they back-up someone who has been cyber-bullied.
“Although research indicates that most students dislike and disapprove of bullying and would like to see it stop, less than 20 per cent of students intervene to help the person being bullied,” Australian Human Rights Commission spokesperson Dr Helen Szoke commented.
Entries are open to 13-17 year olds and there are ten places for a week long film-making course at NIDA are up for grabs with accommodation for winners and their parents at the award winning Sydney Harbour YHA. JB HiFi Vouchers will also go to weekly winners.

For more details about the competition and to join the movement visit facebook.com/2012backmeup and somethingincommon.gov.au/backmeup