MS Readathon 1-31 August
The month your school falls in love with reading
Join thousands of schools taking part in MS Readathon
Teachers, supercharge your students’ love of reading and ignite BIG imaginations. Sign up your class or school, set shared reading goals, and help fundraise to support families impacted by MS and neurological conditions.
MS Readathon – a story that spans generations
1–31 August 2026
MS Readathon is Australia's most-loved reading challenge, inspiring young minds for nearly half a century while making a massive impact for MS support and research.
Thousands of school kids across the country set a reading goal in August to help develop life-long skills in critical thinking, imagination and empathy. It’s free to sign up, and readers will access a range of fun resources to stay motivated with their reading goals and fundraising.
Readers and their families raise funds to support families in Australia impacted by MS and neurological conditions.
Why schools love MS Readathon
"MS Readathon fosters a positive reading environment within homes and at school with parents involved in shared reading with their children.
Our aim is to get more students exposed to books, improve reading outcomes and learn that they can make a difference."
- Jennifer, Teacher - Kyabram College.
How it works
Sign up - it's free
Start a schools team and encourage the students and parents to join. Make August the month your school falls in love with reading.
Set a reading goal
Daily reads? Longer books? Learning new words? Reading goals build better habits - and spark BIG imaginations.
Start fundraising
Ask your school community to support your August reading challenge. And raise funds for families impacted by MS.
How MS Readathon can help your school
MS Readathon works alongside existing reading programs – because there's no such thing as too much reading! Your school will instantly gain access to a world of resources and support to make your MS Readathon challenge a success.
Support from the MS Readathon team
Downloadable resources
MS Readathon reading list with options for everyone
One of the special things about this reading challenge – it encourages your students to focus on empathy and strive for social good. Plus, feel good knowing they're fundraising to support a trusted cause with nearly half a century of impact.
You can even turn your Book Week into a powerful way to celebrate your MS Readathon success.
