Keilor MP Natalie Hutchins is organising a forum to discuss the dangers of cyberbullying and what people can do to put a stop to it.

As reported by the Weekly, Sheniz Erkan, 14, took her own life on January 9 after being the victim of online bullying.

Ms Hutchins said parents needed to do everything they could to protect their children from bullying and cyberbullying dangers.

"Many parents didn't grow up with the internet and not all understand the effects it can have on teenage life," she said.

"Parents also need more resources and information to understand what's available to help protect the family."

In October, Overnewton Anglican Community College's senior and middle-school students signed pledges to show their opposition to all forms of bullying.

The pledge day was organised by then year 12 student Tenealle Hawke, who had herself been a bullying victim.

Ms Hawke said it was important that students made a conscious decision about how they treated others and resisted peer pressure and the need to feel powerful.

"My motivation for organising the day was my belief that rather than dealing with bullying issues when they occur, it's better to have preventive steps in place to stop it happening in the first place."

Ms Hutchins said she welcomed the federal government's launch of a new anti-bullying website on January 12, and it was a good resource for parents.

"In November last year I had three different sets of parents come to me to talk about their children being bullied."

The free forum is at Catholic Regional College Sydenham on February 9 from 6.30-8pm.

Bookings are essential; phone 94491511.