Australian school students' anti- bullying poster initiative

Reports say Australian schools have one of the highest reported rates of bullying in the world, with one in four students reporting bullying incidents regularly. In an attempt to take a stand against bullying, students across the country have taken part in a poster competition.

The sixth annual Say No to Bullying poster competition was won by 11-year-old Isabella Sinanovski (left), from Lennox Head Public School in NSW. Source: Supplied

Using the power of art to send a powerful message to schools nationwide.

Students from across the country gathered in Government House in Sydney this morning for an annual anti-bullying poster design competition.

Out of the 4000 entrants this year 41 students made the finals.

Now in its sixth year, the competition aims to shed light on the importance of kindness and inclusion among children.