Recognising World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.⁠⁠While playing sports and exercising, especially in a team, is known have positive mental health benefits, none of us are⁠ immune to mental health challenges⁠⁠It is important to address your everyday wellness rather than wait for a situation to reach crisis point and then intervene.⁠⁠That’s why we encourage everyone toContinue reading “Recognising World Mental Health Day”

Recognising LGBT History Month

To mark LGBT History Month, we are reflecting on some of the challenges LGBT+ people have faced in sport, and the progress made towards strengthening the representation of LGBTQ+ community in sports. ⁠⁠While many athletes and activists have successfully challenged restrictive notions of sport to create a safe space for the LGBT+ community, there isContinue reading “Recognising LGBT History Month”

St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!

We are excited to announce that once again we have secured funding from TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria as part of the Club Rewards Program.⁠⁠We know our players and supporters spend a lot of time on the road attending games and training, and we hope our campaign this year has helped make their journey’s moreContinue reading “St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!”

2022 B&F Winners

It was fantastic to celebrate the 2022 season with all our players and supporters! Please join us in congratulating our 2022 Best & Fairest Winners! The top 10 from each section can be found on our Instagram and Facebook. Netball1st: Ciara Hanlon2nd: Claire Nicholls3rd: Josie Desmond Women’s Football 1st: Jess Hardy2nd: Sarah Johnston3rd: Elyssa ReesCoachesContinue reading “2022 B&F Winners”

2023 Coaching Applications Open

St Mary’s Senior Football and Netball Club is seeking enthusiastic individuals to apply for Senior coaching roles for the 2023 season!⁠⁠The following positions are available:⁠– U19 Head Coach ⁠– Development (Reserves) Coach ⁠⁠These roles require people who can demonstrate leadership, management and technical skill in developing players with a commitment to strive, improve and nurtureContinue reading “2023 Coaching Applications Open”

Recognising R U OK? Day 2022

Today is R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is ‘No qualifications needed’ and reminds all of us that we have what it takes to support our family and friends who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs. This theme is in response to research that found four in ten Australians feel asking someoneContinue reading “Recognising R U OK? Day 2022”