Introducing Michelle Gerdtz, a prominent figure paving the way in supporting young people through the challenges of mental health through their sports.
Today, we explore Michelle's journey, from her early sports involvement in Geelong to her role at Read the Play and all they are doing to build mentally healthy sporting communities across Victoria.
00:26 - Welcoming Michelle Gertz 01:38 - Michelle’s background in sports and her local roots in Geelong 12:15 - Transition from sports to mental health advocacy 27:08 - The inception and mission of Read the Play 35:01 - Challenges in youth sports and the role of mental health education 36:58 - Mental health awareness across sports 38:24 - The future of mental health in the sports community 39:51 - Thank you, Michelle! Join us in supporting initiatives like Read the Play as we push forward towards creating safe environments for our young people to tale control of their mental health and wellbeing.
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