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International Volunteer Day 2025

Today marks International Volunteer Day. This year’s theme, “Every Contribution Matters,” celebrates the power of collective action and recognises that every act of volunteering — big or small — builds a stronger, more connected world. Today, also marks the official launch of the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, shining a spotlight on theContinue reading “International Volunteer Day 2025”

Celebrating our growing netball community

What a great turnout at our Junior Netball Christmas Dinner! With around 50 players, parents and family members from our 13s, 15s and 17s teams, it was such a lovely way to wrap up the year. It’s incredible to see how far our program has come — from just one team this time last yearContinue reading “Celebrating our growing netball community”

St Mary’s recognised for outstanding commitment to road safety

We’re proud to share that we have once again been recognised by TAC Victoria for our leadership in promoting road safety within our community. This year, we received $2,100 as part of the TAC and AFL Victoria Club Rewards Program. Grassroots football and netball clubs across the state have shared in $700,000 for their workContinue reading “St Mary’s recognised for outstanding commitment to road safety”

Lilyana Condon Selected for Netball Talent Academy

Congratulations to Lilyana Condon from our Junior Netball Program on being selected for the Central West Netball Victoria Talent Academy. Lilyana joined St Mary’s as part of our inaugural 15&U netball team. Even coming into the team a few weeks late, she finished an impressive 3rd place in the Best & Fairest – an earlyContinue reading “Lilyana Condon Selected for Netball Talent Academy”

Celebrating First Nations culture with new guernseys

We are pleased to share that we have secured $4,500 from First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria for the creation of a First Nations guernsey for our women’s team. Designed by Toneya Kennedy, a proud Barkindji woman, the guernseys will serve as a powerful visual representation celebrating First Nations culture, recognising the contributions of First Nations players, and strengtheningContinue reading “Celebrating First Nations culture with new guernseys”

International Men’s Day 2025

Today marks International Men’s Day. This year’s theme is ‘Supporting Men and Boys,’ a reminder to consider how you can support the men and boys in your life. It could be something as simple as checking in on a mate, reaching out to a family member, or lending a hand to a young person whoContinue reading “International Men’s Day 2025”

2026 Committee

Following the AGM on Friday 14 November, please welcome our 2026 committee: Mark Stanley President Trevor Little Vice President Nicholas DeanTreasurer Jessie BickertonSecretary Lauren IndSocial Events Coordinator Bernie GirolamiFootball Operations Manager Ian HalewoodSponsorship Joanne KitchellAdministration Manager Brad ChesserGeneral Committee Member Luke PearsonSponsorship&Event support Mark ReadGeneral Committee Member Patrick WaldronMerchandise Geoff KitchellGeneral Committee Member Thank youContinue reading “2026 Committee”

2025 Reserves coaching team

We’re thrilled to announce the return of Matt Centofanti as Reserves Head Coach and Jake Rizzi as Reserves Assistant Coach for the 2026 season. After a strong year of growth and momentum, we’re excited to see what this coaching duo can bring as we continue building towards an even bigger and better 2026. Bring itContinue reading “2025 Reserves coaching team”

St Mary’s launches our first 17&Under netball team

A new milestone for the club tonight as we officially launched our first ever 17 & Under netball team! The 17&U division is a more recent addition to the NFNL netball program, designed to bridge the gap between junior and senior competitions. It’s fantastic to see many of our talented former 15&U players progress intoContinue reading “St Mary’s launches our first 17&Under netball team”