More than 500 students around the country have participated in the Stop it at the Start campaign’s Respect Competition to help foster greater awareness about healthy relationships and respect.

Students from every state and territory took part in the competition that encouraged young Australians to show what respect means to them, putting thoughts to paper to create heartwarming and inspiring stories.

The competition gave students a creative outlet to express their views about respect and a way for parents, carers and teachers to see what it means to young people.

Two young winners have had their drawings transformed into an animation by a professional animation studio and received a $500 gift card for themselves and one for their school. Ten runners-up across both categories were each awarded a $250 gift card. Read the Minister’s media release.