Read the Play

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Frank Costa. A Geelong icon, Frank’s contribution to the city, football club and as Patron of Read the Play can never be overstated. A warm and generous man who always had time for our program and staff, he will be greatly missed. Vale

The long-standing @KReadthePlay program will become even more accessible to sporting clubs, parents and the wider public thanks to new online learning modules to support mental health and wellbeing of young people READ: aflbarwon.com.au/new-free-onlin…

They have been developed with sporting clubs and parents in mind but are open to anyone and are FREE to complete. Head to the training website or shoot through a DM if you have any questions. When you jump on the website be sure to REGISTER to allow you access to the courses 🙂

The aim of the learning modules is to: 🔹Provide you with the knowledge and literacy to assist someone who is struggling with their mental health 🔹Equip you with the confidence to engage with young people who are having mental health difficulties 🔹Break down barriers and stigma

Really proud of our team in launching this fantastic free online training program today... check it out! IT'S HERE❗️ We are so excited to announce the launch of Read The Play online learning modules. Training.readtheplay.org.au

2/2 We wanted to put a modern spin on our logo but ensure there was still some familiarity to it. The logo is sports themed and encompasses a shield that represents strength and protection, two pillars of our program.

1/2 New logo. Same mission ✨ We are so excited to introduce you all to the brand new logo for Read the Play! We discussed in depth what we wanted our new logo to represent and our design team worked hard to get it just right! #readtheplay #youthmentalhealth

Glad to be able to support our valued partners during these testing times. Thanks for the opportunity to have Tayla present to the staff @will_mcgregor26

Some of our @KReadthePlay winners from last weekend, who displayed the values of speak up, speak out and protect You can view the full gallery of winners on our Facebook page

“He has got the handlebars going on and he has been growing it all year for this round.” Gaz and Oscar discuss who does retro best on their way to Read the Play to deliver tickets for this weekend’s game, thanks to @FordAustralia #StandProud #WeAreGeelong

Good luck to RTP Ambassador @MarkBlicavs today in game 150! Superstar!

This weekend over 100 junior football and netball teams will be raising awareness for this wonderful mental health program, @KReadthePlay (1/3)

#sockittomentalillness @3AWNeilMitchell supporting our campaign with a brand new bright our of Sock it to Mental Illness socks! Thanks for delivering them @MCG58 🧦

@bayfm939 Hi Guys... Read the Play has been successful in receiving this grant under the Mutual Understanding, Support, Tolerance, Engagement and Respect (MUSTER) Initiative. This funding is guaranteed, not a funding promise should Sarah be re-elected. Cheers

Another funding announcement for the region bay939.com.au/news/local-new…

We are delighted to receive this funding to establish a program for the 17/18 yr old age group, complimenting the outstanding results we achieve with 14/15/16 yr olds in sporting clubs. Thank you to @SHendersonMP for your support. geelongadvertiser.com.au/news/geelong/b…

@will_mcgregor26 Love this... thanks again for your support mate.

Great cause @KReadthePlay - well worthy of the support!

Throughout April, purchase a pair of pink or blue socks as our staff have to support Read The Play, to raise awareness for youth mental health and help us #SockItToMentalillness Head to sockittomentalillness.com.au for more

Mark O'Connor remembers getting steamrolled by Harry Taylor in his first training session. Now he's played eight games on the trot and found his feet at AFL level.

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