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 be 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 MSa nd neurological conditions.
Why schools love MS Readathon
"As a teacher, leader and educator, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible impact the MS Readathon has on students. Not only does it encourage a love of reading, but it also teaches children the value of empathy and making a difference."
- Rebecca Collie, Head of Junior School–Somerset College.
How it works
Sign up - it's free
Sign up your child (or yourself, or your whole family). Make August the month kids fall in love with reading – and unlock a world of WOW.
Set a reading goal
Daily reads? Longer books? Learning new words? Reading goals build better habits - and spark BIG imaginations.
Start fundraising
Ask your friends and family to support you or your child’s 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 support to make your MS Readathon challenge a success.
Support from the MS Readathon team
Downloadable resources
Support from the MS Readathon team
One of the special things about this reading challenge – it encourages your students to focus on empathy and striving for social good, 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.
