Tick Everett comes from Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia. Following the tragic death of their teenage daughter, Amy 'Dolly' Everett in January 2018, following extensive bullying, Tick and wife Kate Everett founded Dolly's Dream, to create positive change and a legacy to their daughter.
Dolly's Dream aims to raise awareness about bullying and its potentially devastating effects on children and families. It delivers community education on bullying issues and strategies for preventing and mitigating bullying, through cultural change and victim support.
This conversation covers the traumatic events surrounding dolly's death. If conversations around bullying and suicide cause any issues for you then you may not wish to continue listening to this episode. Please reach out to a loved one or a friend, or failing that, you can always get some friendly support by contacting lifeline on 13 11 14.
