Mental Health in Primary Schools
Bullying No Way: National week of action
This week is Bullying No Way Week, which is about the important roles school, family and community play in helping young people feel accepted, respected and a sense of belonging.
From 11 to 15 August 2025, you can help create positive action with students, school staff and your community for Australia’s key bullying prevention initiative.
It takes courage to spark change.
Bullying is everyone’s responsibility. It takes a community to be brave and address bullying behaviours, within and beyond the school gate.
Students can be bold, kind and speak up to support others being bullied. Trusted adults are there to support children and young people as they learn how to be kind to each other and report bullying.
Be Bold: You have the power to help
Being bold doesn’t mean putting yourself in danger – it means choosing to do what’s right. Standing up shows others that bullying is not accepted.
Be Kind: Small actions make a big impact
Kindness builds connection, and connection helps stop bullying before it starts.
Speak Up: Speak up against bullying
When you speak up, you become an upstander – someone who chooses to help instead of watching from the sidelines.
Think before you post or speak
The words we use can build someone up or tear them down. That’s why it’s so important to think before we speak, type or post.
Together, we can stop bullying – a whole of community approach
The best way to stop bullying is by working together. That means students, teachers, families, and friends standing up, speaking out, and supporting each other.
For more information about Bullying- No Way click on the following link Bullying- No way Week
Immediate Crisis Support in Australia:
1800RESPECT - https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Kids Helpline - https://kidshelpline.com.au/get-help/webchat-counselling
Liz Hunt
Mental Health in Primary School Leader