There has been a surge in sign-ups for an national anti-bullying lesson.
From 26,000 enrollments to more than 394,000, Kids Helpline @ School is preparing to make history with schools and communities, taking a stand during Bullying No Way Week.
A record-breaking 394,000 primary and secondary students across Australia will come together from Monday, 11 August for the largest-ever national anti-bullying lesson, a free virtual education program delivered by yourtown.
Registration still open, with numbers are climbing dail, despite 15 times more students being signed up already.
yourtown CEO Tracy Adams said it’s powerful to see so many children, young people, and schools leaning into this important issue.
“It tells us loud and clear that students want to feel safe, respected, and included, and they want to be part of the solution,” Ms Adams said.
The event Kids Helpline’s Largest Anti-Bullying Lesson will be held across Australia on August 11. Primary and secondary students, teachers, parents, carers and the broader community are all invited to take part.
It includes two free, 20-minute virtual primary and secondary aligned sessions delivered live by professional Kids Helpline counsellors.
It is curriculum-aligned with developmentally appropriate content and will help children to learn strategies for preventing and responding to bullying.
It will also give access to classroom-ready bonus resources.
A recorded version available post-event to watch later.
In 2024, Kids Helpline recorded over 3,500 counselling sessions directly related to bullying, and more than 200,00 young people accessed bullying-related content online.
Of concern was the level of distress young people were presenting with.
Developed by qualified Kids Helpline counsellors who support young people dealing with bullying every day, the event features two 20-minute virtual lessons: one designed for primary and one for secondary students. The content is curriculum-aligned, developmentally appropriate, engaging, and packed with expert tips, tools, and real-world insights.
Each session is free of charge and streamed live to classrooms across the country. Educators can also access a recording, so they can engage at a time that suits their class.
Importantly, parents, carers and other concerned adults are also invited to register and join, helping build a shared understanding and whole-community approach to preventing and responding to bullying.
Backed by principal partner Bupa, Kids Helpline @ School delivers free wellbeing sessions to thousands of Australian schools each year.
Bupa Asia Pacific Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer Roger Sharp said supporting Kids Helpline’s delivery of Australia’s biggest anti-bullying lesson is an extension of Bupa’s ongoing commitment to improving the mental wellbeing of Australia’s young people.
“The Kids Helpline @ School program plays a vital role in educating young people on positive social and wellbeing practices, which is vital as children navigate the challenges of existing in today’s physical and online worlds,” Mr Sharp said.
This nation-wide lesson is a proactive step towards prevention and empowerment.
To learn more or register your class, visit schools.kidshelpline.com.au/sessions/anti-bullying-event
