What Peer Support Australia does

Peer Support Australia is an Australian non-profit organization founded in 1970 and headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales, that delivers a peer-led student wellbeing program to primary and high schools nationwide. The company's core product is the Peer Support Program, in which senior students (Year 6 in primary; Year 10 in secondary) are trained as Peer Leaders to run structured 8-week small-group sessions with younger students across modules covering values, anti-bullying, resilience, relationships, and optimistic thinking. The technology stack consists of WordPress-based member dashboards (Primary and Secondary), curriculum modules, evaluation surveys co-designed with Deakin University, and supporting content libraries including Peer Support TV video episodes and the Brain Bites expert video series.

Revenue is generated through a multi-stream model: annual school memberships ($275 renewal, $1,100-$2,970 joining packages that bundle training for 1-4 teachers), implementation workshops (online at $330/teacher or face-to-face at $550/teacher), professional development services (whole-staff training at $3,300-$5,500, wellbeing talks at $330-$550), SRC services including the $995/year SRC Masterclass subscription, and a small merchandise line. The organization serves approximately 620+ member schools across all Australian states and territories, with formal endorsements from the NSW Department of Education (preferred provider), SA Department for Education (External Wellbeing Programs Directory), and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (accreditation), alongside support from the NSW Ministry of Health. The program is validated by an ACER systematic review and distributed with acquisition channels spanning website direct sales, online and face-to-face workshops (delivered from Sydney CBD), webinars, discovery calls, and member referrals. Strategic research and content partnerships with Deakin University and Life Education-adjacent media presence support brand credibility.

Name

Peer Support Australia

Legal name

Peer Support Australia

Website

https://peersupport.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peer Support Australia is an Australian non-profit that delivers a peer-led student wellbeing program to 620+ primary and high schools nationwide through annual memberships, training workshops, and supplementary SRC and merchandise offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Wellbeing Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Mentoring & Peer Support Programs (EDAJALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Mentoring & Student Leadership (SEL) (EDAKAMAO), Peer Support, Buddy Programs & Cooperative Learning Facilitation (EDAKABAI)

Keywords

• Student wellbeing programs
• Peer-led education
• School mental health
• Social emotional learning
• Student leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. School Membership Licensing: Annual membership fees for schools to access the Peer Support Program. New schools pay an introductory package that includes training for one teacher and 12-month license. Annual renewal fees sustain program access and member dashboard usage.
2. Training Workshops: Revenue from implementation workshops for Peer Support Coordinators. Options include 2-hour online workshops or full-day face-to-face workshops. Additional teachers can be added for extra training fees.
3. SRC Services: SRC Workshop fees ($550) for 2-hour online workshop plus training workbook. SRC Masterclass online course ($995/year for unlimited access to 10 episodes, $199 annual renewal) and bundle packages combining masterclass with live workshop ($1,250).
4. Professional Development Services: Bespoke training and talks for school staff, students, and parents. Whole staff training (full-day $5,500 or 2-hour online $2,200), wellbeing talks ($550 onsite or $330 online), parent/carer talks ($550 + travel or $330 online), and student wellbeing strategy consultations ($5,500 + travel).
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including Peer Leader Badges ($5.45 each), SRC Badges ($5.45 each), and Peer Support Balls ($54.45 for box of 20).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Peer Support Australia delivers a peer-led student wellbeing program in which senior students are trained as Peer Leaders to run weekly structured sessions with younger students. Schools purchase annual memberships to access curriculum modules (four for primary schools, three for high schools), training workshops, member dashboards, and a research-validated evaluation package, supplemented by paid professional development services and merchandise.

Product overview

Peer Support Australia offers the Peer Support Program as its core product—a student-led wellbeing initiative for primary and high schools across Australia. The program is delivered through a membership model where schools pay an annual license fee ($1,100 joining fee, $275 annual renewal) to access program resources, training, and support. The primary school offering includes five modules (Growing the Best Version of Me, Stronger Together, Moving Forward, Keeping Friends, Living Positively), while high schools receive three modules (Best Version Of Me, Strengthening Our Connections, Rethinking Challenges). Beyond the core program, the company offers supplementary services including the SRC Masterclass (an online self-paced course for $995/year), Peer Support Implementation Workshops, Whole Staff Training, Staff/Student Wellbeing Talks, Parent and Carer Talks, and SRC Coordinator Workshops. Additional offerings include Peer Support TV (video content), Brain Bites (expert video series), free Ebooks, the Program Evaluation Package with Deakin University-designed surveys, and the free annual Talk-And-Walk-A-Thon event. A merchandise shop sells Peer Leader Badges, SRC Badges, and activity balls. All services are supported by 50 years of practice and research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SRC (Student Representative Council): A program offering SRC coordinator training and resources to help schools build effective student representative councils that amplify student voice and agency.
• SRC Masterclass
• Peer Support TV
• Talk-And-Walk-A-Thon

Products and services

• Peer Support Program (School Membership)

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% of program participants report greater feelings of acceptance and inclusion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NSW Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW Ministry of Health provides support for the Peer Support Program, validating the program's contribution to student health and wellbeing outcomes.
• NSW Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer Support is a preferred NSW Department of Education provider of wellbeing programs for both resilience and sense of belonging. Current agreement exists for the program.
• SA Department for EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer Support is an endorsed program on the SA Department for Education External Wellbeing Programs Directory, enabling South Australian schools to access the program.
• ACT Teacher Quality InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional learning programs have been accredited by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute, ensuring teachers receive recognized professional development.
• Deakin UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram evaluation surveys designed with consulting advice from Deakin University. Professor John Toumbourou, Chair of Health Psychology at Centre of Social and Early Emotional Development, provides expert input for the SRC Masterclass.
• ACER (Australian Council for Educational Research)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACER systematic review into external wellbeing programs in schools highlighted Peer Support's best practice approach.
• Thrive by DesignminorOthersThrive by Design grant program partner, enabling schools to use federal Respectful Relationships funding to access Peer Support modules.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• headspace School Support: National youth mental health foundation providing school-based mental health support, professional learning for educators, and postvention response services. Targets the same Australian secondary school wellbeing segment and competes for the same state education department contracts.
• Smiling Mind: Australian not-for-profit offering a mindfulness and SEL app and school programs (Smiling Mind in Schools) used by thousands of Australian primary and secondary schools. Comparable as a digitally delivered, evidence-based school wellbeing program targeting the same customer base.
• Be You (Beyond Blue): Beyond Blue's national mental health and wellbeing initiative for Australian early learning services and schools, offering frameworks, professional learning, and resources to educators. Directly competes for the same school wellbeing budget and curriculum integration as Peer Support Australia.
• Orygen: Australian youth mental health research and translation organisation delivering evidence-based programs, professional training, and resources for schools and clinicians working with young people. Comparable as a research-validated provider of school-facing wellbeing and mental health training.
• ReachOut Australia: Australian not-for-profit delivering youth mental health and wellbeing education to schools via online tools, resources, and classroom-ready content. Comparable as a peer-led/wellbeing-education provider targeting the same Australian secondary school audience with a digital-first delivery model.
• Kids Helpline: Yourtown-operated free 24/7 counselling and support service for young people aged 5–25, providing school outreach, professional learning for educators, and crisis resources. Comparable as a major Australian youth wellbeing brand that schools reference and partner with for student support.
• Life Education Australia: Long-running Australian not-for-profit delivering health, drug, and wellbeing education to primary and high schools via mobile classrooms and curriculum resources. Closely comparable national school-based wellbeing charity with a similar 50+ year operating history and state-government endorsement profile.
• Bravehearts: Australian child protection charity delivering personal safety and wellbeing education programs (Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure) in primary schools. Comparable as a charity delivering school-based child wellbeing curricula with government and educator endorsement.

Emerging players

• SchoolTV: School wellbeing content platform delivering expert-led video resources on student mental health to Australian schools and parents. Comparable as an emerging digital wellbeing resource competing for the same school wellbeing subscription and engagement budgets.

Others

• Australian Student Wellbeing Framework (education.gov.au): Australian Government policy framework and resource hub guiding school implementation of student wellbeing, including validated external program directories. Relevant as the regulatory ecosystem that determines which wellbeing programs schools select and adopt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PeerSupportAustralia
• Facebookfacebook.com/PeerSupportAustralia
• Instagraminstagram.com/peersupportaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/peer-support-australia

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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