On Sunday, our Division 1 Senior Women proudly wore rainbow armbands and ribbons in recognition of Pride Month. At St Mary’s, we believe everyone deserves to feel welcome, valued and included. Football is more than a game — it’s about connection, community and creating a place where people can be themselves. We’re proud to celebrateContinue reading “Recognising Pride Month”
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Standing together for better mental health
We’re proud to be hosting a Beyond Blue Mental Health Match across all senior football and netball games from 17–19 July 2026, raising both vital funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. At St Mary’s, we know sport is about much more than what happens on game day. Every week, our players, coaches, volunteers, families andContinue reading “Standing together for better mental health”
St Mary’s community unites for Big Freeze 12
A huge congratulations to our junior club on an incredible Big Freeze event, raising $7,195 for Fight MND! What an amazing effort from everyone involved in organising, participating and supporting such an important cause. A special shoutout to Matilda Eames and Sarah Johnston, two of our Senior Women’s players who also coach at the juniorContinue reading “St Mary’s community unites for Big Freeze 12”
Men’s Health Week 2026
Today marks the start of Men’s Health Week, an important opportunity to highlight the health and wellbeing of men and boys across our St Mary’s community. Men’s Health Week is about more than physical fitness. It’s also about mental health, emotional wellbeing and creating a culture where looking after yourself is encouraged and supported. ThisContinue reading “Men’s Health Week 2026”
Help us save lives!
It’s World Blood Donor Day, and our St Mary’s Australian Red Cross Lifeblood team has already saved 15 lives this year through blood and plasma donations. Countless Aussies rely on blood donations everyday. In fact, 1 in 3 will need a blood donation blood in their lifetime. That’s about 65 of our netball and footballContinue reading “Help us save lives!”
Vote for us to win $20k!
St Mary’s is in the running to win the People’s Choice Award as part of the 2026 Woolworths Netball Grants Program. The club that receives the most votes nationally will be awarded $20,000, and we’re asking our community to get behind us. Since launching junior netball in 2024, our program has grown rapidly, creating opportunitiesContinue reading “Vote for us to win $20k!”
Our new First Nations guernsey
Before we close out National Reconciliation Week, we’re excited to share the initial concept for our new First Nations guernseys! Made possible by a $4,500 grant from First People Assembly of Victoria, both our Senior Women’s teams will wear the guernseys during NAIDOC Week later this season. The original artwork was designed by Toneya Kennedy,Continue reading “Our new First Nations guernsey”
Keep eating: We’re in 1st place!
We’re currently leading the Plenty Valley league in The Pancake Parlour Club Rewards Program. If we can stay on top of the leaderboard, the club will win $2,000 in Pancake Parlour vouchers, with additional cash prizes of up to $5,000 available for overall competition winners. Supporting the club is easy! Simply join “St Mary’s SeniorContinue reading “Keep eating: We’re in 1st place!”
TAC Club Rewards 2026
For the sixth consecutive year, St Mary’s is proud to be part of the TAC Club Rewards Program. In 2026, we are committed to ‘Be The Difference,’ helping create a culture of road safety and supporting the mission to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on Victorian roads. As players, coaches, volunteers and supporters, we knowContinue reading “TAC Club Rewards 2026”
National Reconciliation Week Panel Discussion
As part of National Reconciliation Week, St Mary’s proudly hosted a panel discussion focused on reconciliation, inclusion and the important role community sporting clubs can play in bringing people together. Hosted by one of our First Nations players, Judhil Canendo, Troy Bickerton, Tane Cotter, Sarah Johnston and Natalie Cora, shared their thoughts and experiences aroundContinue reading “National Reconciliation Week Panel Discussion”
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