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IWD 2026: Expanding our women’s football program

Today marks International Women’s Day. This year, the UN Women Australia’s theme is Balance the Scales — a promise that every woman and girl, regardless of background or identity, should be safe, heard, and free to shape their own lives. When women and girls stand equal, families are stronger, workplaces are fairer, communities thrive, andContinue reading “IWD 2026: Expanding our women’s football program”

St Mary’s netballers earn NFNL representative spots

We’re proud to celebrate the selection of five of our junior netballers in the NFNL Representative Netball Teams! This is a fantastic achievement and recognition of their hard work, dedication and talent. The NFNL Representative Program provides players with the opportunity to compete at a higher level, represent the league at the Netball Victoria AssociationContinue reading “St Mary’s netballers earn NFNL representative spots”

Statement season for 17&U Netball

Stepping up from junior to senior sport is never easy, but our 17&U netball team has proved they belong. In their very first season competing in Division 1 of 17&U netball as part of the senior netball competition, the team have finished 3rd on the ladder and secured a place in the finals. It reflectsContinue reading “Statement season for 17&U Netball”

Netball teams putting in the work

While many enjoyed a well-earned rest over the mid-season break, our junior netballers chose to come together for a few extra training sessions. These opportunities are just as much about team bonding as they are about sharpening their skills, giving players the chance to support one another, build confidence, and enjoy being part of aContinue reading “Netball teams putting in the work”

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”