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Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round

Tonight our netball teams participated in the NFNL’s inaugural Harmony Round, celebrating our multicultural society and the benefits it brings. Our players donned orange ribbons in their hair to show our commitment to embodying cultural inclusivity and diversity . Why orange? Orange signifies social communication and meaningful conversations. It also relates to the freedom ofContinue reading “Celebrating diversity: Netball’s inaugural Harmony Round”

Standing against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination

Today is International Day against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT Day). In 1990, homosexuality was rightfully removed from the WHO Classification of diseases. Yet, LGBTQIA+ communities still face discrimination. Sport has a long history of exclusion towards LGBTQIA+ people and many don’t see sport as a safe space because of the continued prevalence of discrimination and hostility.Continue reading “Standing against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination”

Meet our newest sponsor: Mortgage Choice Rosanna

Meet Marty from Mortgage Choice in Rosanna, one of our new sponsors for 2024! If you’re looking for the best home loan, Marty and his team are here to help. They’ll search through hundreds of options from over 35 lenders to find the right loan tailored to your needs—all at no cost to you! Don’tContinue reading “Meet our newest sponsor: Mortgage Choice Rosanna”

Get ready for the Big Freeze

Let’s make a splash and support the Big Freeze Round with the NFNL from June 12-16! Grab your beanie or socks at Coles, Bunnings, or online. Some awesome supporterslike Joel (pictured below) have already got their gear! Proceeds will fund cutting-edge MND research to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure, as well as careContinue reading “Get ready for the Big Freeze”

Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports

Sports have always been a source of joy, entertainment and healthy competition. Unfortunately, incidents of cowardly punches and violence have tarnished sporting events in recent years. That’s why events like the Pat Cronin Foundation Round are so crucial in not only remembering those who have been affected violence, but also in taking a stand toContinue reading “Pat Cronin Foundation Round 2024: Standing against violence in sports”

Eat pancakes and win for St Mary’s!

Exciting news, pancake lovers and St Mary’s supporters! We’re now part of The Pancake Parlour Club Rewards program. Here’s the scoop: for every dollar you spend at any Pancake Parlour location, St Mary’s earns 1 point. And that’s just the beginning of the perks! Throughout the campaign, we have the opportunity to earn up toContinue reading “Eat pancakes and win for St Mary’s!”

AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Jessie Bickerton

We often hear about the stars on the field, but what about the unsung heroes – the ones who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all possible? In the world of footy, Jessie Bickerton is one such legend and AFL Victoria are giving her and other local legends the recognition they deserve. AFLContinue reading “AFL Victoria recognise our Local Legend Jessie Bickerton”

Creating safer communities: Pat Cronin Round 2024

Join us this weekend for the Pat Cronin Round to show support for Pat Cronin Foundation and their mission to end the coward punch. Pat’s life was cut short in 2016 after a coward punch attack following his first senior footy game at his much loved club Lower Plenty. His tragic passing served as aContinue reading “Creating safer communities: Pat Cronin Round 2024”