This week, St Mary’s is proud to take part in Road Safety Round, an annual initiative encouraging football and netball clubs across Victoria to Band Together and raise awareness of road safety. Sporting clubs bring together people of all ages every week, meaning we are uniquely placed to help create stronger, safer communities. Across thisContinue reading “Road Safety Round 2026”
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St Mary’s raise $1000 for Beyond Blue
Our Mental Health Match weekend was a fantastic display of what makes the St Mary’s community so special, with our players, volunteers, supporters and members coming together to raise awareness and funds for mental health. Across the weekend, all of our senior football teams proudly wore blue armbands in support of Beyond Blue, helping sparkContinue reading “St Mary’s raise $1000 for Beyond Blue”
A powerful conversation on mental health
Last night we were proud to host a mental health Ssssion at the club as part of our inaugural Mental Health Match Round, an initiative raising awareness and funds for Beyond Blue. The evening brought together players, members and the wider club community to hear from AFL player Aidan Corr and mental health professional NicoleContinue reading “A powerful conversation on mental health”
Jack Bianchin re-signed as Head Coach!
We are delighted to announce that Jack Bianchin has been reappointed as Senior Men’s Football Head Coach for the 2027 season. Following another strong year both on and off the field, with our Senior Men currently sitting second on the ladder, the club has extended Jack’s contract for another season. Jack has helped build aContinue reading “Jack Bianchin re-signed as Head Coach!”
NAIDOC Week: Unveiling our First Nations guernseys
Today marks the beginning of NAIDOC Week, and we’re proud to acknowledge and celebrate the First Nations people within our club and wider community. This year’s theme, 50 Years Deadly, celebrates five decades of NAIDOC Week honouring culture, resilience, truth and the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It recognises the Elders, leaders,Continue reading “NAIDOC Week: Unveiling our First Nations guernseys”
Rising star: Jo Denton talent identified
Congratulations to Jo Denton from our 17&Under Netball team for being talent identified at this year’s Netball Victoria Association Championships! Jo is one of just seven NFNL representatives selected and has now been invited to trial for the 2026 Netball Victoria Talent Academy — an incredible achievement and opportunity! Jo’s journey is one that ourContinue reading “Rising star: Jo Denton talent identified”
Recognising Pride Month
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”
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”
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