This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Charlie Cooper is a nine year old boy who is wiser than his years. Charlie tells the story of how the buddy bench at Trinity Beach State School came to be a tool to address bullying. He explains how you can turn a negative situation into a positive outcome. Charlie Cooper was born in 2005 making him the grand old age of 9. He lives in Trinity Beach with his Mum, Dad and 2 siblings. He attends Trinity Beach State School and is currently in grade 3, He loves to play Lego, ride his bike and play on his Dad’s flight simulator. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)