Taking steps to prevent bullying

Residents and Planet Fitness members laced up their runners and took a step towards ending bullying in Australia at Planet Fitness Tuggerah on Wednesday, August 13.

Planet Fitness Australia and leading bullying prevention charity Bully Zero launched a week-long initiative – The Purple Power Walk –  as part of a multi-year national partnership.

In honour of National Bullying Prevention Week (August 11-17), Planet Fitness and Bully Zero urged Aussies to lace up their runners and take a step, literally, towards ending bullying in Australia. 

Across the week, all Planet Fitness clubs across the country transformed into hubs of action, where members and guests walked or ran on treadmills with the shared goal of reaching 100,000 kilometres in just seven days. 

Through its bullying prevention programs, Bully Zero provides face-to-face education across schools, workplaces and communities, helping people understand bullying, build resilience and become empowered to create positive change. 

Managing Director at Planet Fitness Australia Danielle Monroy said the team is proud to partner with Bully Zero to take real action on something that matters to create safer more inclusive communities. 

“This is more than a challenge – it’s a movement,” she said.

“The partnership reflects our commitment to upholding a culture of inclusivity and self-empowerment.

“The Purple Power Walk is our chance to show up, stand together, and walk for the 1 in 4 young Australians affected by bullying.”