The MS Readathon is organised by MS Australia. Now in its 29th year, the MS Readathon is Australia’s principal literacy and fundraising program.

The MS Readathon encourages children to improve their reading skills, learn about Multiple Sclerosis, and provide support for those in Australia who are living with this mystery disease.

Children gather sponsorship from family and friends for the reading they complete in June.

Last year more than 58,000 Australian students joined in the fun by reading more than one million books and raising over $4.2 million

A rewarding experience for your students

The MS Readathon is an opportunity to further enhance your students existing literacy skills by actively encouraging them to spend more time reading.

Participants can read books, magazines, newspapers and website content of their choice, in conjunction with their classroom reading activities.

Every child who completes the MS Readathon receives a certificate and reading rewards to say ‘thank you’ for their role in changing the lives of Australians living with Multiple Sclerosis.

It also offers your students experience in first hand social responsibility and community values as they raise sponsorship money to benefit people living with MS throughout the country.

Recognition of your efforts

Find out about the MS Readathon Franklin Electronic School Rewards incentive program

Find out how to get your school or library involved in the MS Readathon

Read about successful schools and libraries in your local state/territory

Would you like us to let the local media know about your school’s MS Readathon efforts?