Boosting literacy in Moreton Bay with the Dolphins NRL

Published 19 September 2025

Margate's David Bell attending the recent launch event of Philipping the Pages at Redcliffe Library.
  • City of Moreton Bay is teaming up with Dolphins NRL to boost library visits especially among boys and young men
  • The Phlipping the Pages program includes free library cards featuring Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth, and Dolphin's mascots, Phinny and Sandy
  • The program will run across all City of Moreton Bay libraries through to the start of the 2026 NRL season

City of Moreton Bay, in partnership with Dolphins NRL has launched Phlipping the Pages, a new library program designed to engage the community and inspire a love of reading, especially among men.

Phlipping the Pages will run across all Moreton Bay libraries through to the start of the 2026 NRL season. Participants can receive free library cards featuring Dolphin’s players Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, Herbie Farnworth, and mascots Phinny and Sandy, enjoy footy-themed event activations, pose with life-size cutouts of Dolphins players and access the full suite of library resources.

City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery was excited to see the Phlipping the Pages program kick off across the City.

"Our libraries are for everyone, and Phlipping the Pages is a fantastic way to make them more accessible and welcoming, especially for boys and young men who may not regularly visit."

“Although our mighty Dolphins just missed out on the top eight, Phlipping the Pages is a true winner for our community.

“With NAPLAN data revealing boys are twice as likely as girls to score in the lowest performance bands in the literacy domains, working together with the Dolphin’s we’re playing a small but important part in encouraging more people to read.

Dolphins NRL CEO Terry Reader said the Dolphins are always happy to play their part in programs that are helping to drive the importance of literacy among our fans.

"We are proud to headline the Phlipping the Pages program to help engage young Dolphins' supporters on the importance of reading being a key part of their lives."

Phlipping the Pages is designed to boost engagement and library visits among boys, young men and footy fans, encouraging them to feel welcome and explore the diverse programs, events, and resources on offer.

From humble beginnings in 1947 to the club’s historic entry into the NRL, the Dolphins are an intrinsic part of the story of Moreton Bay and its proud rugby league tradition.

For more information and to find a library near you, visit https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries/Home

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