A peer-led approach to student wellbeing

Peer Support empowers students, builds positive relationships, develops social and emotional skills, and contributes to a positive school culture. Our program is backed by 50 years of practise and research.

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620+

schools

We have more than 620 member schools running Peer Support.

50+

years

Our program is supported by half a century of practise and research.

69%

sense of belonging

More than two thirds of program participants report greater feelings of acceptance and inclusion.

89%

improved confidence

Peer Leaders report greater confidence, personal growth and improved leadership skills.

modules

Choose from four primary school modules and three high school modules.

97%

training satisfaction

Most teachers say our one-day workshop exceeds or meets their expectations.

We help schools support their students’ wellbeing

The Peer Support Program is an inclusive student wellbeing program available to primary schools and high schools across Australia.

It’s a student-led program that is supported by research and endorsed by state education departments.

We offer a range of other services to support your school develop students who are resilient, empowered, emotionally and socially literate, and able to form and maintain positive relationships.

WHAT iS PEER SUPPORT?

Become a Peer Support school

What is Peer Support?

Our program empowers students with the skills and relationships to better navigate life’s ups and downs.

How does it work?

Becoming a Peer Support member is simple. We provide the training and resources to plan and run the program.

How does our school join?

Register your school for Peer Support. As a member, you’ll gain access to our program resources and training registration.

Is your school a member?

Check whether your school is running Peer Support

Problems finding your school? Call us on 1300 579 963

What’s new

Beyond “How was school?”: Making space for better conversations at home

“How was school?” is an easy question to ask at the end of the day – and “fine” is often an equally easy answer to give. That does not mean children do not want to talk. Sometimes the timing, the question or the feeling of sitting down for a formal conversation can make it harder to know where to begin.

Connection starts with conversation: helping students build the skills to talk and listen

Treating conversation as a skill that can be prepared, practiced and strengthened gives schools another practical way to support connection and belonging without assuming every student begins with the same confidence or experience. 

From Shared Values to Lived Culture: Strengthening Inclusion, Integrity and Respect

Strategies to help primary students understand and apply inclusion, integrity and respect.

Fiona Flavell

Teacher, Oxley Park Public School

Students develop values and skills such as empathy, listening, resilience, a big boost to their self-confidence and self-esteem, and a willingness to bounce back and have a go when faced with challenges.

Gordon Parrish

Principal, Robertson Public School

It fits right into our whole-school approach to student wellbeing. The students get a chance to take control and it’s student-centered. And it allows our school leaders to build their capacity.

Harper

Peer Support Participant (Year 7), Mamre Anglican School

The Peer Support Program helped me adapt to high school. I knew I could always go to [my Peer Leaders] when I had a problem or I was struggling with studying or being organised.