So, it's no surprise to see the Bengalla Hunter Valley Group 21 Rugby League community throwing its support behind the Where There's a Will (WTAW) round for the third consecutive season.

Over the past two years, the special day has raised in excess of $130,000 to assist people - young and old - learn skills to not only help themselves but others with mental health and recognise it.

And, it's one of the reasons why the code's major sponsor, Bengalla Mining Company, is on board on Saturday and Sunday, too.

"The Where There's a Will vision of building resilience and talking about mental wellbeing is making such a positive impact in the Upper Hunter," general manger Cam Halfpenny said.

"This weekend's football matches are an example of the community coming together for a great cause.

"Scone, itself, is hosting 35 games - junior and senior - on the same day.

"Bengalla, through our sponsorship of Group 21, is pleased to be able to support the wonderful work that Pauline and Hilton Carrigan are doing in our region."

Even Group 21's home-grown NRL heroes Cade Cust (Manly Sea Eagles), Kerrod Holland (Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs), Jock Madden (Wests Tigers) and Cronulla Sharks coach John Morris participated this week, by sharing their own characters strengths to the WTAW Foundation.

But, for the local players, the round has extra significance as well.

Merriwa Magpies stalwart Nathan Barry revealed his personal connection to the cause, saying he'd lost a couple of close mates to the "black dog".

"It's not weak to speak," he said.

"It doesn't really matter if you're a man or a woman.

"Just have the guts to speak out and reach out, there are plenty of things out there to help you along the way."

"To me, the WTAW round means a lot just to see the community come together as one," Denman Devils forward Brady Benkovic added.

"We're really getting it out there that having mental health issues isn't something someone should be ashamed of.

"There is plenty of help and education out there.

"It has touched Group 21 very closely over the past few years.

"So, it's fantastic that we are promoting positive awareness of something that can affect each and every one of us."

Muswellbrook Rams rookie Jacob Button, who'll participate in the Magic Round at Scone on Saturday, is also well-aware of the magnitude of the WTAW message.

"This weekend is special," he said.

"And, it's massive for the Rams and our rivals, the Thoroughbreds.

"It is very close to both clubs' hearts, especially with how Where There's a Will started in the Upper Hunter.

"The foundation is doing a terrific job educating everyone, from kids in schools to their teachers, and people throughout the region."

Saturday - June 29

(at Murrurundi)

3.10pm: reserve grade, Murrurundi v Merriwa

6.30pm: league, tag, Murrurundi v Merriwa

(at Scone)

1pm: league tag, Scone v Muswellbrook

2pm: under-18s, Scone v Muswellbrook

3.10pm: reserve grade, Scone v Muswellbrook

4.40pm: first grade, Scone v Singleton

Sunday - June 30

(at Aberdeen)

10.20am: league tag, Aberdeen v Denman

11.20am: under-18s, Aberdeen v Denman

12.30pm: reserve grade, Aberdeen v Denman

2pm: first grade, Aberdeen v Denman

(at Singleton)

11.30am: reserve grade, Singleton v Greta Branxton