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Bullying No Way: National week of action

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    Bullying No Way: National week of action supports schools to work with parents, students and their school communities to find solutions to bullying and violent behaviour. It's held in the third week of August each year.

    About the Bullying No Way: National week of action

    The week gives schools the opportunity to:

    • promote initiatives
    • raise awareness of how to prevent and respond to bullying and violence
    • showcase bullying and violence prevention work
    • highlight steps taken to create inclusive and safe school communities
    • share how they take action and empower children and young people, staff, families and the community to be part of the solution
    • send a clear message that bullying and violence are not accepted.

    2026 theme and schedule – 'Small Acts, Big Impact.'

    The 2026 Bullying No Way: National week of action will be held between Monday 17 and Friday 21 August. The theme this year is 'Small Acts, Big Impact.'

    Each day of the week focuses on an aspect of the theme, giving schools more flexibility in planning activities that suit their schedule – whether it is spreading awareness throughout the week or focusing on a single impactful day:

    • Day 1 – Small acts matter: Words and actions
    • Day 2 – Kindness creates impact, even the tiny moments
    • Day 3 – You have the power to make things better
    • Day 4 – Pause before you speak, text or post online
    • Day 5 – Together, our small actions create big change.

    Visit the Bullying No Way Week official website to find out more about how to encourage your students, families and communities to engage in small acts that can have a big impact against bullying.

    How to get involved

    Register with Bullying No Way

    Each year thousands of schools across the country register their participation. You too can register your school on the Bullying No Way website to access the campaign resources and toolkit.

    Encourage student participation in your school

    Meaningful student participation supports children and young people. This is an ongoing process that leads to better decision making, service and outcomes for students and their communities.

    Learn more about using the VoiceIt toolkit (staff login required) to meaningfully engage students in wellbeing initiatives at your school.

    Apply for funding for bullying and violence prevention projects at your school

    To celebrate the Bullying No Way: National week of action, South Australian government schools are invited to apply for up to $15,000 for projects that improve or create safe spaces at their site.

    Applications will be open between Monday 17 August 2026 and will close on Friday 4 September 2026.

    The projects help to improve safe spaces at their school to promote positive behaviours and reduce harmful behaviours.

    Safe space funding examples from 2025

    Some of the successful safe spaces projects in 2025 include:

    • transforming a concrete courtyard into a colourful play space filled with games and activities for students
    • creating 2 inclusive courtyards where school values are displayed, and students can play table tennis and other games
    • creating an outdoor yarning circle and connection space to support student wellbeing, emotional regulation and cultural connection
    • establishing a native bush tucker garden sanctuary that will serve as a safe, calming space for students.

    Read the case studies about how 2 schools used their funding in 2024:

    How you can discuss bullying during Bullying No Way week

    Research shows that strong connections and social skills help to prevent bullying and violence. It also encourages students to seek help if they need it.

    Resources to support conversations around bullying and violence prevention:

    Other awareness raising events for schools

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    21 March is also the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

    National reconciliation week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

    It occurs annually from 27 May to 3 June.

    Safer Internet Day is an international day to promote safer and more responsible use of digital technology. In Australia the day is led by the eSafety Commissioner .

    It occurs annually in February.

    Violence prevention and response in schools

    The safe and supportive learning environments plan of action (PDF 187 KB) to address violence in schools was released by the Minister for Education, Training and Skills on 23 April 2024. See violence prevention and response in schools for more information.

    Engagement and Wellbeing

    Email: education.behaviourpolicy [at] sa.gov.au