The
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The Breathe Easy All Together (BEAT) peer-leadership program aims to empower students by providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage an asthma emergency and resist e-cigarette use.
How It Works:
The BEAT program builds on an evidence-based peer-education model informed by principles of Social Cognitive Theory and Empowerment Education.
Step 1: PERU staff train Year 10 students as BEAT Peer Leaders in a one-day workshop.
Step 2: BEAT Peer Leaders in teams of four will deliver 2 x 60 min lessons to Year 7 students using an interactive online course and activities.
Our Reach
As of June 2025
How was it created?
The BEAT program builds on decades of experience and on two evidence based peer education programs: the Adolescent Asthma Action (Triple A) and Students As LifeStyle Activists (SALSA).
Following a successful pilot study to determine program acceptability and feasibility we are undertaking a study to evaluate the BEAT program in 2024-25.
