Raise vital funds, get your school skipping and have fun.
Become a school of
Heart Heroes in 2026
Ready, set, skip! Make 2026 a heart-healthy year for your students
Join thousands of primary schools across Australia in the skipping challenge that gets kids of all ages and abilities active, builds healthy habits, and raises funds for life-saving heart research.
Teachers, by registering your school to participate in Jump Rope for Heart 2026 before 19 December 2025, you'll receive a free red Jump Rope for Heart bucket hat. Terms and conditions apply.
Jump in! Why schools love Jump Rope for Heart
It's flexible
Fit the program anywhere into your school’s event calendar. Pick a school term, narrow down the dates and get skipping on a schedule that suits you.
It builds school community
Set a fundraising and skipping goal for your school and get your Heart Heroes working towards it together.
You’re supported by our team
Get program support from a dedicated Jump Rope for Heart Field Officer who can answer your questions.
Kids earn prizes
As your Heart Heroes skip and raise funds, they’ll earn badges, prizes and avatar items to help motivate them to keep on moving.
It’s always on
With Jump Rope for Heart, your Heart Heroes can skip and log their minutes anytime and anywhere.
It’s simple
Parents can register their kids with minimal details and photos are completely optional.
Find out more about Jump Rope for Heart
Download this info pack and share it with your school community - whether it’s your colleagues, principal or anyone keen to help turn students into Heart Heroes.
Get your school moving and make a difference
Help your students get the exercise they need and raise money to save hearts across Australia
Being active is one of the most important ways that children can improve their health and wellbeing. Jump Rope for Heart can get kids moving, helping them (and your school!) to meet the Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines for all Australians.
Jump Rope for Heart helps primary schools meet mandatory weekly requirements for student participation in sport and physical activity, while also encouraging students to build a positive attitude towards exercise, healthy eating and heart health.
How to get involved
The Jump Rope for Heart program typically runs for 5 to 8 weeks, kicking off with a school-wide launch event to get everyone excited. Each week, students take part in regular skipping sessions, building their skills while having fun.
Throughout the program, students track their progress and fundraise using our secure online portal. With the support our instructional videos and activity guides to practise at home and school, our Heart Heroes learn new skipping skills that they’ll get to showcase at the Jump Off Day, the school's celebration of their achievements and impact.
Register your school
Register for Jump Rope for Heart in one easy step
Sign up online
Help students set up their fundraising pages - they're Heart Heroes now!
Ready, set, skip!
As your Heart Heroes begin skipping, ask the school community to donate
Celebrate your success
Celebrate your Heart Heroes at your school's Jump Off Day
Stories of school impact
Across Australia, schools are stepping up to support heart health -
one skip at a time.
St Luke’s Anglican School
In their fifth consecutive year of running the program in 203, St Luke’s raised $20,000, adding to their running tally of over $100,000 raised for heart research.
St Francis Catholic College
In their first year with Jump Rope for Heart, St Francis Catholic College students skipped 355 hours and raised an impressive $32,201 to support heart health.
Moree Public School
After relaunching the program a 5-year hiatus,
Moree Public School rallied the whole community to skip, fundraise and support heart health together.
Elevate your classroom experience with exclusive lesson plans!
Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level?
By joining Jump Rope for Heart, you'll unlock an incredible treasure trove of 24 meticulously crafted lesson plans from Foundation to Year 6. We've teamed up with Cool.org to create this comprehensive resource, with 12 of them exclusively tailored for our Jump Rope for Heart schools.
These plans cover a wide spectrum of subjects, including Physical Education, Maths, Science, English, and the Humanities, all meticulously aligned with Australian curriculum guidelines.
Join our skipping challenge
For over 40 years Heart Heroes have logged many minutes and hours of skipping. This year we’re amping up the excitement — 20,000 hours of skipping, nationwide. Are you in? Lace up and be part of history.
Teacher Experience
“It's a great community event, with plenty of opportunities to celebrate student improvement. We also found that students who had been disengaged during break time found the challenge of double-unders a real motivator.”
- Natalie W, Bellerive Primary School, Tasmania
“Covid restrictions meant I needed to find something meaningful for my students to do at school and at home. The Jump Rope for Heart program and online platform was the perfect fit.”
- Ian A, King Island District High, Tasmania
My father had quadruple bypass surgery two years ago, so the Heart Foundation became more important to me on a personal level. It is also a great fitness program for the students to help keep them active.
- Troy W, Chairo Christian School, Victoria
How your donations can help
For more than 40 years, our student Heart Heroes have skipped their way to $115 million in donations. These funds help support innovative heart research and programs that are transforming Australian lives.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register my school for Jump Rope for Heart?
- Click here to submit your details and your schools program details and complete your registration.
- As Jump Rope for Heart is a child-focused program, our team will confirm you are a teacher at that school and then approve you to register on behalf of the school.
When should I run the program?
Jump Rope for Heart is flexible to your timetable. Simply choose which term is best for your school and how long you’d like to run the program (typically between 5-8 weeks).
On the last day of the program, most schools hold a Jump Off Day for the kids to showcase their skipping and finalise their fundraising.
What resources will I receive to support my school?
Just before your Jump Rope for Heart program starts, you will receive:
- Skipping ropes
- Promotional materials
- Fundraising guides for students
- Stickers
You will also have access to online teachers resource. Here you will find:
- 24 lesson plans that align with the curriculum
- Program timeline including tips for launching your program and organising Jump Off Day
- Templates and resources to help update colleagues, students and parents
- Skipping skills videos and cards
How do I get my students raising funds online?
In your Jump Rope for Heart kit, you’ll have Fundraising Guides and stickers to give to all students when you launch the program. You can also share your school's Jump Rope for Heart sign-up link via the school's newsletter, apps and social media.
Once parents have registered their children, encourage them to share the link to their online fundraising page via e-mail and through social media channels with friends, family, and work colleagues.
We recommend sending Jump Rope for Heart updates to your school community with messages about your fundraising and skipping success during the program. Acknowledge the most successful individual and class skippers and fundraisers.
Remind parents about Jump Rope for Heart on a regular basis! Jump Rope updates in assembly are a great way to share progress of the school and individuals.
