🛡️ Safety & Anti-Bullying Policy

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Real strength isn't about tearing people down — it's about lifting them up. At LockedIn, we protect each other, stand up for each other, and grow TOGETHER. 💪

🚨 Emergency Contacts

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000 (Triple Zero).

Kids Helpline

1800 55 1800

Free, 24/7, ages 5–25

kidshelpline.com.au

Lifeline

13 11 14

24/7 crisis support

lifeline.org.au

Beyond Blue

1300 22 4636

Anxiety, depression & mental health

beyondblue.org.au

eSafety Commissioner

Report online abuse & cyberbullying

esafety.gov.au

Headspace

1800 650 890

Youth mental health (12–25)

headspace.org.au

🚩 How to Report

If something doesn't feel right — trust your gut. You will NEVER get in trouble for reporting. Reporting is not snitching — it's protecting your community.

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Step 1

Spot It

If something feels wrong — trust your gut. You don't need to be 100% sure.

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Step 2

Save It

Take a screenshot if possible. This helps our Safety Team act faster.

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Step 3

Report It

Hit the 🚩 Report button or email safety@lockedin.com.au.

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Step 4

We've Got It

Our Safety Team reviews it. You'll get confirmation within 24 hours.

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Step 5

We Handle It

We investigate fairly, hear all sides, and take appropriate action.

🛡️ Our Promise

•Every member has the right to feel safe and respected — no exceptions
•We have a zero-tolerance policy for bullying of any kind
•Our moderation team actively monitors and responds to reports
•We listen, we investigate fairly, and we act quickly
•Your voice matters — if something feels wrong, we want to hear about it
•We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information
•LockedIn is a judgement-free zone — everyone learns at their own pace

🤝 What Is Bullying?

•Verbal Bullying — Name-calling, insults, put-downs, making fun of someone's work or belt rank
•Social Bullying — Leaving someone out on purpose, spreading rumours, telling others not to be friends with someone
•Cyberbullying — Sending mean messages, sharing someone's private information, posting embarrassing screenshots
•Intimidation — Threatening someone, trying to scare them, or using rank/status to push people around
•Mocking Skill Levels — Making fun of someone because they're a lower belt or learn differently

❌ What's NOT Allowed

•🚫 Name-calling or insults
•🚫 Mocking someone's belt rank or skill level
•🚫 Excluding or isolating someone on purpose
•🚫 Sharing someone's private information
•🚫 Threatening or intimidating
•🚫 Spreading rumours or gossip
•🚫 Trolling or harassing
•🚫 Impersonating someone
•🚫 Sharing inappropriate content
•🚫 Discriminating based on race, gender, religion, disability, or background
•🚫 Screenshotting to embarrass
•🚫 Pressuring others

✅ What We Celebrate

•🌟 Encouraging someone who's struggling
•🌟 Helping someone who's stuck — real Problem Solver energy
•🌟 Celebrating others' achievements
•🌟 Standing up for someone being treated unfairly — Upstander behaviour
•🌟 Giving constructive feedback
•🌟 Welcoming new members
•🌟 Respecting different skill levels
•🌟 Sharing credit with teammates
•🌟 Being honest and owning mistakes
•🌟 Creating a positive vibe — your energy affects everyone

🫂 If You're Being Bullied

•💙 Don't blame yourself — Bullying says everything about the bully and nothing about you
•💙 Don't respond or retaliate — Let us handle it
•💙 Save the evidence — Take a screenshot before reporting
•💙 Report it — Use the report button or tell a trusted adult
•💙 Talk to someone you trust — A parent, teacher, or counsellor
•💙 Block the person — You don't owe anyone access to you
•💙 Take a break if you need to — Your mental health comes first
•💙 Remember: asking for help is STRONG

💪 Bystander Power — Be an Upstander

•🦸 Speak up — A simple "Hey, that's not cool" can change everything
•🦸 Support the person being bullied — Send them a kind message
•🦸 Report it — You can report on someone else's behalf
•🦸 Don't join in — Even liking a mean comment counts as participating
•🦸 Don't share it — Let embarrassing content die with you
•🦸 Check in later — Ask how they're doing after an incident
•🦸 Lead by example — When you're kind, others follow
•🦸 Remember: silence is a choice — and it's the wrong one

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Guardians

•👀 Stay involved — Ask about their LockedIn experience
•👀 Know the signs — Changes in mood, reluctance to go online, withdrawal
•👀 Keep communication open — They won't be punished for telling you
•👀 Review their activity — Use the Parent Dashboard
•👀 Report concerns — Contact our Safety Team directly
•👀 Model the behaviour — Show them what respect looks like
•👀 Take it seriously — If they say they're being bullied, believe them
•👀 Know the resources — Save the emergency contacts below

🧠 Mental Health Matters

•🧡 Your feelings are valid — stress, anxiety, sadness — it's all real
•🧡 You're not alone — someone else has been through it too
•🧡 Talking helps — whether it's a parent, friend, or counsellor
•🧡 It's okay to take a break — step away from the screen
•🧡 Bullying can affect mental health — please talk to someone
•🧡 Professional help is powerful — zero shame in seeing a counsellor
•🧡 Crisis support is always available — Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or Lifeline (13 11 14)

🤝 Support Resources

Kids Helpline

Free, private, and confidential 24/7 phone and online counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25.

1800 55 1800 — kidshelpline.com.au

Lifeline Australia

24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.

13 11 14 — lifeline.org.au

eSafety Commissioner

Australia's independent regulator for online safety. Report cyberbullying, image-based abuse, and other online harm.

esafety.gov.au

Beyond Blue

Support for anxiety, depression, and mental health challenges.

1300 22 4636 — beyondblue.org.au

Headspace

Australia's National Youth Mental Health Foundation for 12–25 year olds.

1800 650 890 — headspace.org.au

LockedIn Safety Team

Our dedicated team is here to help with any safety concerns on the platform.

safety@lockedin.com.au

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