FOR PLAYERS

Back yourself.

Real support for your game, your growth, and your life beyond rugby league.

TALK TO YOUR WEM

WAYS WE SUPPORT YOU

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLAN

Education and career pathways that work with your playing schedule

    • Formal education and qualifications support

    • Career exploration and planning

    • Transition preparation

    • Former player networks and mentoring

    • Work experience opportunities

    All NRL/NRLW contracted players are entitled to receive up to $5K as a grant from the RLPA to contribute towards their Education. Players can access this via their WEM 

    How to access: Speak with your WEM about education and career options.

MENTAL FITNESS - STAY STRONG

Tools for managing pressure, stress and staying mentally fit

    • Stress and emotion management strategies

    • Performance pressure support

    • Confidential counselling pathways

    • Peer support networks

    • Stigma-free help-seeking

    How to access: Your WEM is your first point of contact for mental fitness support.

    All NRL/NRLW contracted players receive free confidential counselling/psychologist support from a network of approved aligned psychologists Mental Health Practitioners (Psychologist, Counsellors, Social Workers and Psychiatrists). Support can be accessed via their WEM or by connecting directly with their Club Aligned provider.

    Need immediate help?
    Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
    Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
    MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
    Kids Helpline (under 25): 1800 55 1800
    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis Support Line – 13YARN

    If you're in danger, call 000

LIFE READINESS - GET GROUNDED

Build the skills to manage life on and off the field

    • Financial literacy and money management

    • Life skills (housing, travel, time management)

    • Identity and values exploration

    • Healthy relationships and boundaries

    • Digital and media literacy

    All NRL/NRLW contracted players (with their partners) can receive free confidential financial literacy and education from qualified financial providers. Players can access this via their WEM.

    How to access: Talk to your WEM about Life Readiness programs

YOUR FIRST STEP: TALK TO YOUR WEM

Your Club Wellbeing Manager is there to support you.

They:

  • Know the programs and services available

  • Can connect you with the right support

  • Respect your privacy and confidentiality

  • Are trained to help with a range of issues

FIND YOUR WEM

If you're not comfortable speaking with your WEM, or need different support:

CURRENT NRL/NRLW PLAYERS

PATHWAYS PLAYERS (PRE-CONTRACT)

Contact your state body for support:

FAMILY MEMBERS & PARTNERS

If you are a family member, partner, agent or other support person to an NRL or NRLW player, see below for support services:

  • Resources for supporting your loved one

  • Family-specific information and programs

  • Agent-specific information and programs

Contact your WEM or hello@leagueahead.com.au

RETIRED PLAYERS

IF YOU NEED HELP RIGHT NOW:

Emergency: 000
Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support)
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia: 1300 789 978
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 (family violence)
Gambling Helpline: 1800 858 858