Bullying is a common form of youth violence which historically affected young people whilst they were at school, travelling to and from school or in other public places. However, the actual physical presence between a bully and victim is no longer necessary for bullying to occur as it has penetrated into the digital age through what has been termed cyberbullying (Patchin & Hinduja, 2006). Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies such as the internet or mobile phones, to harass or harm a victim. As Cyberbullying is only beginning to emerge as an issue, there is an apparent gap in academic literature, particularly in an Australian context. This paper will therefore examine cyberbullying, using traditional bullying as a comparative point of reference, in relation to its effects, prevalence and implications for young people and the Australian community as a whole.