Club Bookings

Our programs are funded through donations, partnerships and grants, making them free for clubs. Get in touch with us to find out how your club can participate.

Read the Play programs are designed for young people aged 12–18 and can be delivered to sporting clubs, teams and community groups.

It’s easy! Book Now if you know the date or schedule a call with a RTP team member to discuss your club’s needs.

Read the Play sessions cover practical mental health and wellbeing topics in a fun, interactive and age-appropriate way. Sessions help young people understand mental health, recognise when they or a teammate might need support, build confidence to start conversations, and know where and how to seek help.

Topics may include mental health awareness, help-seeking, peer support, resilience, decision-making, risk-taking and looking after yourself and your teammates.

You can learn more about the different Read the Play programs here: Our Programs.

Clubs are asked to provide a suitable indoor space, access to a screen or TV if available, a club contact person on site, and support to ensure participants are ready to start on time.

Read the Play sessions are designed to be interactive and discussion-based, so we recommend a maximum of 40 participants per session. This helps ensure young people can engage properly, ask questions and get the most out of the program.

If your club has more than 40 participants, you will need to book additional sessions so everyone can take part in a meaningful way.

Yes, depending on numbers, age range and group needs. For groups larger than 40, additional sessions are recommended.

Most clubs book their Read the Play session in lieu of training or straight after training, when players are already together at the club.

Sessions are usually held on a regular training night to make it easier for players, coaches and families to attend. We recommend choosing a time when the group can be focused and the session can run without interruption.

Clubs are encouraged to book early, especially during busy periods, to secure their preferred date and time.

Once a booking is made, the club receives confirmation, key session information, parent communication resources, details about appointing a Player Wellbeing Officer, and reminders in the lead-up to the session.

No. Sessions are designed for young people. However, clubs are encouraged to share information provided by Read the Play with parents/carers before the session so families understand what Read the Play is and what their young person will be discussing.

A Player Wellbeing Officer is a trusted adult at your club who helps promote mental health and wellbeing messages, provides a first point of contact for young people and families, and connects people with support when needed.

Clubs that book a Read the Play session and appoint a Player Wellbeing Officer are taking a practical step towards becoming a mentally healthy sporting club.

Learn more about the role here: Player Wellbeing Officer.

 

We strongly encourage all clubs to appoint a Player Wellbeing Officer. Clubs that participate in Read the Play sessions and appoint a PWO can be recognised as a Mentally Healthy Sporting Club.

Yes. Read the Play provides online training and resources to help clubs, volunteers and parents better support the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

The online training is suitable for Player Wellbeing Officers, coaches, committee members, team managers and other club volunteers who want to feel more confident creating a supportive club environment.

There are also resources available for parents and carers to help them understand youth mental health, recognise when a young person may need support, and know how to start helpful conversations.

Access the online training and resources here: Read the Play Online Training.

Yes. Read the Play offers mental health awareness events throughout the year for coaches, helping them recognise signs of mental ill-health, support young players and contribute to a positive club culture.

These sessions are designed to give coaches practical tools and confidence to have supportive conversations and understand where to direct young people for help.

View upcoming coach education and mental health awareness events here: Read the Play Events.

Our sessions are facilitated by trained presenters who specialise in youth mental health education. We also work closely with clubs to ensure Player Wellbeing Officers (PWOs) are equipped to support young players.

Read the Play works with sporting clubs, community groups and organisations that support young people aged 12–18.

Our approach is simple: where young people are, we want to be there. If your club, team or community group brings young people together, Read the Play can work with you to deliver practical, engaging mental health and wellbeing education in a setting they already know and trust.

Each session runs for approximately one hour and is delivered in an interactive, fun and engaging format to keep young players involved.

Yes! We offer ongoing training, resources, and club check-ins to ensure mental health remains a priority beyond the initial session.