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13 May, 2026
Timboon P-12 supports Dolly’s Dream
THREE students on the Timboon P-12 student representative council organised for students to wear a touch of blue for Do It For Dolly Day last Friday, May 8.
Do It For Dolly Day is a day organised in support of the charity Dolly’s Dream which aims to put an end to youth bullying and suicide.
Lyla Little, Kiera Anderson and Chloe Williams from Timboon P-12 said they felt it was important to commemorate the day.
“It’s important to spread awareness about mental health, bullying and cyber bullying,” Lyla said.
“Dolly was around our age and her story shows what young people can go through.
“We hope the day encourages people to be kind, empathetic and speak up, even when your voice shakes.”
Chloe said the girls wanted to hold Do It For Dolly Day because it contributed towards a good cause.
“We wanted to organise it because it’s a good cause and everyone needs to know they are cared about and have someone to talk to,” she said.
“We want to spread awareness about what happened to Dolly and to highlight the potentially devastating impact of bullying.”
Kiera said they wanted to create a sense of community and belonging.
“We wanted to participate in the day to show people they’re not alone,” she said.
“Dolly was from a small town, in an isolated area, not too different to us.
“We can relate to her story.”
Physical education and health teacher Simon Harkness said, as a school community, Timboon P-12 was very proud of the students for organising and creating momentum around the day.
“They have demonstrated empathy and maturity beyond their years – oftentimes we focus on negatives within schools when the reality is the positive acts, gestures of kindness and empathy which happen every day,” he said.
“The message is clear – no form of bullying is okay.
“Schools are important in small towns and can reach out further than our own environment.
“Raising awareness to help prevent bullying, cyberbullying and support mental health isn’t only relative to the school setting and we hope our reach extends to the wider community.”
Mr Harkness said it was important for young people to understand they weren’t alone.
“The next step is to encourage anyone having a hard time to seek help,” he said.
“As a society the negative stigma of seeking help is outdated and inaccurate.
“We live in a day and age when seeking help is encouraged.
“Many services are anonymous and available around the clock.
“No matter what, there is someone who is willing and able to help.”
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