Our Programs

Read the Play delivers its program through partnerships with local sporting clubs by integrating mental health literacy and help-seeking education into the club environment. 

The program uses a team-based, interactive approach led by trained facilitators, involving discussions, activities, and games designed to engage young participants aged 12–18.

For Players

12-14 Years

Hit The Mark

Hit the Mark aims to build emotional strength and understanding the risks of vaping. It emphasises peer support, critical thinking about advertising tactics, and practical skills for saying no and supporting friends​.

Game Plan

Game Plan aims to educate participants about the effects of alcohol on the brain, emotional regulation, and relationships.

For Players:

14-16 Years

Huddle up

Huddle up aims to increase knowledge on mental health, promote help seeking behaviour and influence beliefs and attitudes related to identifying and responding to peers who may be at risk of mental ill-health or cyber bullying.

MVP

MVP aims to increase knowledge on mental health, promote help seeking behavior and influence beliefs and attitudes related to identifying and responding to their peers who may be at risk of mental ill-health or suicide.

For Players:

16-18 Years

Play On

Play On aims to increase mental health literacy and knowledge of the impact underage alcohol use can have on mental health outcomes.

Take a Chance 

Take a Chance aims to increase mental health literacy and knowledge of the impact that poor mental health can have on decision making and risk taking.

Online programs for club volunteers & parents

Online Player Wellbeing Officer Course 

The Read the Play Player Wellbeing Officer (PWO) online training will equip you with the knowledge, literacy, and confidence to engage with a young person who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. The training will assist in breaking down barriers and reducing stigma around youth mental health. 

Awareness – Increase understanding and awareness around youth mental health; signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, the link between mental health and physical health. 

Skills – Develop skills to confidently identify symptoms of mental health and how to effectively engage with young people about their mental health. 

Support – Learn how to support young people who may be struggling with mental health issues and know where and how to refer them for further help. 

Accreditation – Gain official Read the Play accreditation and strengthen your club’s sense of community, culture, and dedication to fostering a mentally healthy and safe environment for players, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers, and everyone in between.

Online Parent Course

Mental health affects the way people think, feel and act. Taking care of our mental health is just as important as having a healthy body. As a parent or guardian, you play a key role in your child’s mental health. You’re a vital cog in the support network.

The RTP Parent Online program will take you through the basics of:

  • Understanding how to maintain mental wellbeing
  • Learn about different mental illnesses – the signs and symptoms
  • When and how to offer support
  • Get the tools and knowledge to help your kids
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