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Australia Will Go Blue to Support 'Do It For Dolly Day' Against Bullying
May 9 marks Australia's nationwide movement to combat bullying, with participants donning blue apparel in honor of Dolly Everett, a 14-year-old girl who tragically took her own life after repeated bullying incidents at school and online.
Loss of Young Life Sparks Call for Change
Dolly's Dream, a foundation established by her heartbroken parents, Kate and Tick Everett, aims to alter the culture of bullying and provide support to families and young people affected by it. The annual "Do It For Dolly Day" encourages Australians to wear blue as a symbol of unity and hope, raising funds for anti-bullying initiatives [1][2][4].
Empowering Kindness and Prevention Efforts
Blue-colored clothing and accessories are popular choices for those participating in the movement. Here's a selection of blue items to help you show your support on May 9:
- A vibrant blue hat, perfect for safeguarding your friend from the sun's harmful rays.
- An endearing blue stuffed axolotl, ideal for comforting a friend in need [1].
- A cozy blue hoodie, ideal for keeping a friend warm and comfy.
- A charming sky blue cup, effective at keeping favorite beverages well-chilled and ready for hydration.
- A calming rain cloud diffuser, designed to brighten the room and improve sleep quality [3].
- A wearable blanket for the always-cold friend.
- A fun shark costume, guaranteed to bring laughter and joy.
- A lively blue speaker, helping shake off the day's stress [3].
- A soothing tea with blue cornflower petals, offering a calming sensation.
- An instant print thermal camera, capturing those precious moments of happiness.
- A thoughtfully designed candle boasting Aquamarine crystals, promoting mental tranquility and confidence [3].
Join the Nationwide Movement

By wearing blue on Do It For Dolly Day, you'll be contributing to a unified effort against bullying, honoring the memory of Dolly Everett, and fostering a culture of kindness and inclusivity.
Sources:
[1] https://www.dollysdream.org.au/
[2] https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-21/dolly-everett-inquest-coroners-findings-out-today/100669994
[3] https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/family/parents/the-tragic-story-of-dolly-everett-australias-bullying-victim-who-started-a-million-dollar-journal-and-worldwide-movement-to-end-bullying/news-story/75cf31e39ba5244782ec24c96c1c300f
[4] https://www.smh.com.au/national/dollys-dream-foundation-says-it-is-already-working-to-change-bullying-culture-20220307-p5a7jf.html
- To honor Dolly Everett and support the anti-bullying movement, consider shopping for a blue hat from the Australia University (au-shopping-hp-feature) on Do It For Dolly Day.
- Alongside blue clothing, you can also show your support with fashionable blue home and garden accessories such as the calming rain cloud diffuser featured in the latest home and lifestyle (lifestyle) trends.
- The 'Fashion and Beauty' section of the Australia University online shop (au-shopping-hp-featured) offers a variety of blue items, including the charming sky blue cup, perfect for participating in the Do It For Dolly Day movement.
