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Practical activities, whole-school campaign ideas and free resources to help your school stand up to bullying — and mark Bullying. No Way! Week from 11–15 August 2026.
Quick answer
Bullying. No Way! Week is Australia’s national week of action against bullying and violence, running 11–15 August 2026. Schools mark it with assemblies, classroom activities, pledges and awareness campaigns. A simple, visible way to get the whole school involved is a Say No to Bullying wristband that every student wears for the week.
Bullying affects around one in four Australian school students, and it peaks in the middle years — Year 5 and Year 8 are common flashpoints. The good news is that whole-school action works. When students, teachers and families all take part in the same visible message, bullying goes down and kids feel safer speaking up.
This guide has ready-to-run anti-bullying activities, campaign ideas that involve the whole school, and the free resources teachers and parents can lean on — whether you are planning for Bullying. No Way! Week or building respect and kindness into the school year.
When is Bullying. No Way! Week in 2026?
Bullying. No Way! Week runs Monday 11 to Friday 15 August 2026. It grew out of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, which many schools still know by that name, and it is now a full week of action coordinated through the national Bullying. No Way! initiative for Australian schools. Marking it is voluntary, and schools take part in whatever way suits them — from a single assembly to a week of classroom lessons, a colour theme and a fundraiser.
Anti-bullying activities for schools
The strongest activities give every student something to do, not just watch. Here are ideas that work across primary and secondary, sorted by how much time they take to run.
| Activity | What students do | Effort |
|---|---|---|
| Kindness pledge | Each class writes and signs a short pledge, then wears a Say No to Bullying wristband as a reminder. | Low |
| Orange dress-up day | Students wear orange — the colour widely used for anti-bullying — with a gold-coin donation to a cause. | Low |
| Upstander role-play | Small groups practise what to say and do as an upstander rather than a bystander. | Low to medium |
| Poster and slogan comp | Classes design anti-bullying posters; winning slogans go up around the school. | Medium |
| Buddy benches and circles | Set up a buddy bench in the playground and run kindness circles in class. | Medium |
| Whole-school assembly | Launch the week, hand out wristbands and hear from student leaders. | Medium |
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Anti-bullying campaign ideas that involve the whole school
Activities land harder when they add up to one campaign the whole school can see. Pick a colour (orange is the usual choice), a message and a keepsake that every student wears — then build the week around it.
A Say No to Bullying wristband is the simplest whole-school keepsake: low cost, worn all week, and a daily reminder of the pledge. Sell them by gold-coin donation and the campaign funds itself while raising money for a wellbeing program or charity.
How to run a Say No to Bullying wristband campaign
- Set the goal. Decide whether the wristbands are a free giveaway, a gold-coin fundraiser, or both.
- Order in time. Count your students, add spares for staff and families, and order a couple of weeks ahead so the bands arrive before the launch.
- Launch at assembly. Hand out the bands, run the pledge and explain what an upstander does.
- Keep it visible. Wear the bands all week, pair them with posters and classroom activities, and share photos with your school community.
- Point to help. Make sure every student knows who to talk to at school and that Kids Helpline is there any time.
Want your own message, school name or colours on the band? Handband makes custom-printed silicone wristbands from just four per design, so a single class run or a whole-school order both work. Larger runs simply take a little longer to produce.
Anti-bullying resources for teachers and parents
You do not have to build the week from scratch. These trusted Australian resources have lesson plans, posters and guidance for every year level:
- Bullying. No Way! — the national initiative for Australian schools, with free classroom resources and the official week-of-action materials.
- eSafety Commissioner — guidance on cyberbullying, online safety and reporting serious online abuse.
- Kids Helpline — free, confidential counselling for young people aged 5 to 25, any time.
If a child needs to talk to someone, Kids Helpline is on 1800 55 1800, any time. For serious online abuse, reports can be made to the eSafety Commissioner. In an emergency, call 000.
How can schools help stop bullying?
Schools reduce bullying most when the whole community acts together: a clear, consistent message that bullying is not okay, students taught to be upstanders rather than bystanders, easy and safe ways to report it, and visible reminders — like an assembly, a pledge and a wristband everyone wears — that keep respect front of mind well beyond a single week.
Anti-bullying wristband questions
When is Bullying. No Way! Week in 2026?
Bullying. No Way! Week runs from Monday 11 to Friday 15 August 2026. It is Australia’s national week of action against bullying and violence for schools, and it evolved from the National Day of Action many schools still know by that name.
What is a Say No to Bullying wristband?
It is a silicone wristband pre-printed with the Say No to Bullying message, worn to show a school stands against bullying. Students wear them during Bullying. No Way! Week or an anti-bullying campaign, and they work well as a gold-coin fundraiser.
What colour represents anti-bullying?
Orange is the colour most widely used for anti-bullying awareness, which is why many schools run an orange dress-up day and choose orange wristbands. Any colour works for your campaign — orange is simply the most recognised.
Can we get our own message or school name on the wristbands?
Yes. Alongside the stock Say No to Bullying band, Handband makes custom-printed silicone wristbands from just four per design, so you can add your school name, a class message or your own colours. Larger runs take a little longer to produce.
How long do custom wristbands take to arrive?
Lead time depends on quantity. A typical custom run is around 10–14 business days, with larger orders taking longer and quicker turnarounds available on application. Order a couple of weeks before your launch to be safe.
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