Australian parents can heave a sigh of relief as School Education Minister Peter Garrett on Monday launched the revised National Safe Schools Framework in Brisbane to better equip Australian schools to deal with student bullying.

Speaking on the inaugural National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence, Mr Garrett said "Student wellbeing and children's safety are of paramount importance to this Government, and the revised National Safe Schools Framework is the only national anti-bullying resource of its kind in the world."

"This Framework will assist schools and school communities to develop a comprehensive response to bullying that makes everyone in the school understand proactive and practical approaches to effective student safety policies.

"Since the National Safe Schools Framework was first made available in Australian schools in 2003, the use of new technologies such as mobile phones and computers has created new avenues for bullying, so our assistance to schools needs to adapt with the times.

"A recent study found one in five children experienced some form of this new type of bullying. This is why the revised Framework takes into account students' safety and wellbeing in virtual environments.

"This day of action provides an ideal opportunity for states and territories to take united action on bullying and violence in schools.

"I encourage all Australian schools to recognise that student wellbeing and safety are essential for academic development, and to use the Framework to form a plan to combat bullying in the long term.

"As part of the action being taken this week to counter bullying, an online campaign called Take a Stand Together has also started, asking bystanders to stop bullying when they see it.

"The website, www.takeastandtogether.gov.au offers interactive activities for students and resources for teachers and parents."