Our
programsOTLR was founded in 2015 by Jake Edwards, with the vision to connect lives and communities through conversation.
OTLR focuses on providing critical education for mental health and other social issues, while also providing education for communities to build mental health literacy skills to increase and maintain their positive mental wellbeing.
OTLR provides education to sporting clubs, schools and businesses across Australia to change the game for mental health in all communities.
Sporting clubs
businesses
ahead of the game
mental health first aid
guest speakers
Sporting clubs
OTLR's Changing the Game for Mental Health programs in sporting clubs takes a holistic approach to mental wellbeing and building strong, successful club cultures.
Designed to engage and inspire all members of the sporting club, from athletes, to coaches, support staff, volunteers, committee members and supporters.
To be a successful club, members need to be connected and supported. Through OTLRs programs, clubs can change the game for the wellbeing of their community.
How we change the game
Education
2 x OTLR topics
(90 minute session)
- Mental Health
- Leadership & Culture
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Resilience
- Gambling
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Inclusion & Respect
- Cyber Safety
- Successful Cultures
member portal
Member Portal access for all members:
- Resource library
- Mental wellbeing activities
- Courses
- Webinars
*Coming Soon*
mental health first aid
3 year accreditations for Mental Health First Aid
- Trained club members to support your community
- Implement positive wellbeing strategies
- Empowers individuals to confidently recognise, respond to, and support someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
MENTAL WELLBEING FRAMEWORK
Leave a lasting legacy by building a Mental Wellbeing Framework
- Promotion
- Reduce stigma
- Development
- Mental health literacy
- Support services directory
- Mental Wellbeing committee
- Respond to incidents
formation of wellbeing team
A Wellbeing Team for psychosocial safety ensures that strategies are effectively embedded across the sporting club, creating a consistent and proactive approach to managing mental health challenges.
This dedicated team fosters a culture of trust, early intervention, and beacons of hope for all members of the club.
access to welfare services
Access to OTLR partnered counselling services - Redefine Life Counselling.
Counselling provides a safe, supportive space to explore challenges, build coping strategies, and improve mental wellbeing.
postvention support
Options for postvention support within your business.
Having postvention support in a business helps teams navigate the aftermath of a traumatic event or loss, reducing the risk of further psychological harm. It also fosters a compassionate and supportive workplace culture, strengthening resilience and long-term recovery
resources
Keep the awareness around your club:
- Posters
- Flyers
- Webinars access
- Newsletter access
increase in morale
increase in postive wellbeing
increase in leadership
reduction in abstenteeism
Businesses
OTLR's Business offering takes a holistic approach to mental wellbeing and building strong, successful business cultures.
Designed to engage and inspire all members of your business, from the executives to apprentices.
To be a successful business, all members need to be connected and supported. Through OTLRs Business offering, businesses can positively impact the wellbeing of their community.
creating positive businesses
Education
- Mental Health
- Leadership & Culture
- Drugs & Alcohol
- Resilience
- Gambling
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Inclusion & Respect
- Cyber Safety
- Successful Cultures
*Length of sessions can be tailored to suit goals and timeframes
member portal
Member Portal access for all members:
- Resource library
- Mental wellbeing activities
- Courses
- Webinars
mental health first aid
3 year accreditations for Mental Health First Aid
- Trained club members to support your community
- Implement positive wellbeing strategies
- Empowers individuals to confidently recognise, respond to, and support someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.
wellbeing support guidance
Wellbeing Support Guidance session with Executive (90 minutes)
- Wellbeing checklist
- In depth training for mental wellbeing support and conflict resolution
formation of wellbeing team
A Wellbeing Team for psychosocial safety ensures that strategies are effectively embedded across the sporting club, creating a consistent and proactive approach to managing mental health challenges.
This dedicated team fosters a culture of trust, early intervention, and beacons of hope for all members of the club.
access to EAP services
Options for implementing an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) within your business.
Having an (EAP) promotes a healthier, more productive workplace by providing confidential support for employees facing personal or work-related challenges.
postvention support
Options for postvention support within your business.
Having postvention support in a business helps teams navigate the aftermath of a traumatic event or loss, reducing the risk of further psychological harm. It also fosters a compassionate and supportive workplace culture, strengthening resilience and long-term recovery
resources
Keep the awareness around your business:
- Posters
- Flyers
- Webinars access
- Newsletter access
increase in community connection
increase in postive wellbeing
increase in leadership
reduction in stigma surrounding mental health
ahead of the game
Ahead of the Game
OTLR is pleased to join with the AFL as a delivery partner for Movember - Ahead of the Game (AOTG) – a mental health literacy and resilience program for young people that commences in community football clubs.
The AOTG program is the largest roll out of a mental fitness program in sport globally and aims to educate young players and umpires (aged 12-18 years), and their support networks of parents, coaches, and club volunteers on the importance of mental health. Giving them tools to deal with life's challenges, and the confidence to support their mates through tough times, whilst also empowering them to look after their own mental wellbeing.
The program also extends to workshops for parents, coaches and club volunteers, providing opportunities to educate whole football club communities on recognising mental health challenges, identifying when to get help, and building resilience to deal with challenges in sport and life. AOTG was developed by leading experts from the University of Wollongong and is backed by a 5-year international program of scientific evidence. Each AOTG program is delivered by trained lived-experience facilitators to each individual junior community football team, allowing for greater impact and engagement.
2 x 60 minute mental fitness education sessions are provided, with separate 60 minute sessions provided to coaches and a separate 60 minute session for parents/volunteers.
OTLR delivers AOTG programs throughout the following regions:
VIC - Melbourne and Melbourne East
QLD - Ipswich, Brisbane, Redlands
increase in community connection
increase in postive wellbeing
increase in leadership
reduction in stigma surrounding mental health
Mental health first aid
Become a certified MHFAider and gain the confidence to act when it matters most. In this practical, evidence-based program you will:
- Spot the signs – Quickly recognise early warning signs of mental-health concerns or crises in adults.
- Offer support – Master clear, supportive conversation techniques to reach out and listen without judgement.
- Respond in a crisis – Apply a proven action plan across situations such as suicidal thoughts, panic attacks, or substance-related harm until professional help is in place.
- Reduce stigma – Champion a culture of understanding and proactive care in your workplace or community.
Delivered in flexible blended formats (eLearning plus online or face-to-face workshops), the course equips you with up-to-date knowledge of common conditions, treatment pathways, and local supports. Walk away empowered to recognise, respond, and refer—building safer, more inclusive communities for everyone.
Critical for every community, Mental Health First Aiders provide a psychosocially safe environment for your business, sporting club or school.
increase in community connection
increase in postive wellbeing
increase in leadership
reduction in stigma surrounding mental health
Guest speakers
Our keynote line-up features internationally recognised speakers who blend elite sporting triumphs, C-suite business acumen, and lived mental-health expertise into one compelling narrative. Having inspired audiences from boardrooms in Melbourne to arenas across Australia, each presenter combines clinical knowledge with real-world experience to deliver high-impact, hope-filled messages that resonate long after the event.
Every engagement is fully customisable: virtual or in-person, 15 minutes to full-day workshops, interactive breakouts or classic keynotes.
Whether you need a punchy locker-room–style pep talk, a strategic leadership address, or an honest conversation about resilience and wellbeing, we tailor the timing, topic, and tone to your goals.
Participants leave equipped with proven tools, evidence-based strategies, and renewed motivation to foster mentally healthy, high-performing teams.
Programs, workshops, and pricing are scalable and negotiable—because every talk is a chance to change lives.
Enquire today and watch the momentum build in your organisation.
current speaker roster
todd morgan
Todd has been involved in the mental health industry for 12 years, starting his journey after losing mates to suicide.
With sport always being a big part of his life, as well as his friends lives, he wanted to bring together his passion for sport and his determination to raise awareness for mental wellbeing and suicide prevention.
Having been involved with OTLR for 5 years, Todd uses his experiences to connect communities through conversation, working with sporting communities, businesses and schools across Australia and internationally.
Todd's message of continuing to do what makes you happy and finding fun in everything that you do, encourages communities and its members to enjoy life, support each other to overcome challenges together and to celebrate the little things.
Tim Cook
Tim has always been involved in sport, but not always as a player. Having gone through injuries which had sidelined him for extended periods of time, Tim discovered the importance that simply being involved in a community sporting club can play on both your mental and physical health.
Having experienced his own challenges being diagnosed with depression, anxiety and OCD, Tim is open to share what he has learnt throughout his journey and the challenges faced of staying connected.
After working as an accountant for 13 years, Tim decided to make a career change that aligned with his passion of educating others on how to start a conversation if they are going through a challenge, and what support services are out there.
Sport continues to play a big part in Tim's life, volunteering at his local football club.
Dani Stuart
increase in community connection
increase in postive wellbeing
increase in leadership
reduction in stigma surrounding mental health
