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Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation

Since 2020, the Australian Bibliotherapy Foundation (ABF) has proudly donated life-changing books to organisations across Australia - bringing the power of reading to those who need it most.

This isn't about bragging that you've picked up a book, it's about something far bigger: backing a proven, affordable way to support mental health.

Since 2021, the Readathon has raised over $300,000 to get books into hands and hearts.

In 2025 we're aiming even higher - to help the 1 in 4 Australians currently experiencing mental health challenges.

Our vision is simple but bold:

Get Australians reading again-to restore focus, build purpose, and support mental wellbeing.

Join us in making this vision a reality, let's read!

Donated over 20,000 books

Accessible to everyone

Over 120 libraries started
Reaching over 5,000 people

Raised over $400,000

Raising Awareness 24/7

Our Mission

Support the positive mental health of our heroes
Use bibliotherapy to combat poor mental health
Create resilient workforces through our programs
Change lives through our amazing community

Reading + Mental Health

Reading reduces stress levels in just six minutes by up to 68%
Reading fosters mindfulness and a significant reduction in depression and lonliness
Engaging in reading improves sleep quality by 30% (which is vital for mental wellbeing)

Help us, help others!

By participating in The World's Coolest Readathon, you'll improve your own mental health whilst fundraising to support others! You support is crtical to our ongoing operations and the creation of hundres of more community libraries!

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