Cheers to Success: An incredible Bottomless Brunch!

Our Ladies Day Bottomless Brunch event was a smashing success!

It was our first Ladies Day in a while and there was a buzz of excitement as the event unfolded with new and exciting surprises. Laughter and friendly competition filled the air as attendees eagerly lined up for a spirited round of Prosecco Pong, there was a surge of anticipation as Spin the Wheel took center stage, but excitement peaked when long time volunteer Robyn Irvine won the staggering $500 Lucky Number prize!

The silent auction had an array of unique items and experiences up for grabs, and was an exquisite display of generosity from businesses and families including Tone store, Brush by the Vines, CorePlus Greensborough, BIC, Cadbury, The Hanlon Family, The Nott Family, the O’Sullivan Family, the Hocking Family and the Cotter Family.

Guests were also treated to an array of culinary delights made and organised by Liz Mace and Robyn Irvine, from Liz’s handmade sandwiches to Michelle Cotter’s homemade Mars Bar slice, everything was delicious. Of course it couldn’t be a bottomless brunch without the drinks! Shoutout to Livio Basile, Lauren and James Ind and Brad Stephens for manning a very busy bar.
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Overall, everyone had an incredible time on Saturday and we want to extend a big thank you to our volunteers who organised the event – Fiona Hocking, Michelle Cotter, Sinead Hanlon and Micaela Hanlon.

Lastly, to all the lovely ladies who attended and brought their positive energy, it was truly a day to remember and we hope to see you down at the Club again soon!⁠

Women’s Football Team
Women”s Netball Team
Lauren Ind & Livio Basile on the bar
Robyn Irvine & Liz Mace prepared the food
Liz Mace handmade the sandwiches

Honouring Pride Month

Happy Pride Month everyone 🌈🎉⁠
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At St Mary’s we believe in creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. ⁠
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We encourage our community to take this opportunity to educate themselves on the LGBTQIA+ community, learn about their history, the struggles they face, and ways we can support them at our club.⁠

A great place to start your learning journey is Australian Organisation Minus18. They have inclusive language guides, tips on how to be a good ally and more!

National Reconciliation Week: How our players are supporting reconciliation

Players across our netball and football teams shared the small actions they’re committing to take in National Reconciliation Week and beyond that will go some way to improving reconciliation in Australia.

Pushing for better

Join the St Mary’s Push Up Challenge team!

We’re challenging our community to complete 3,144 pushups over 23 days to shine a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2021. Don’t worry if you’re not a push-up fan, you can swap it out for a lunge, squat or whatever works!

By participating in this challenge, you’ll not only improve your own fitness but also contribute to a worthy cause – mental health awareness.

Each pushup will symbolise our commitment to better mental health for our community.

If you’re not up to the challenge, get involved by donating to the Burra team!

National Reconciliation Week: Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of National Reconciliation Week, St Mary’s is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as traditional custodians of the land on which we play, train and gather.

Woi-Wurrung means ‘The Yarra People’ and these people have lived on the land for over 35,000 years.

There were four Woi-Wurrung clans. One of them called Wurundjeri Balug was divided into Wurndjeri willam and the Balug Willam. It was Bebejan’s Mob part of the Wurundjeri willam that occupied the Yarra River within Banyule. In fact the heir of this Mob was famous Aboriginal artist William Barak who is arguably one of the most significant figures in Woi-Wurrung history having witnessed the signing of Batman’s treaty and being of the last clan chiefs.

National Reconciliation Week

Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW), a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.⁠
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The theme this year is ‘Be a voice for generations,’ and encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.⁠
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As part of this, we will be sharing educational information and resources and encourage everyone in our club to think about how you can support reconciliation on a personal level.⁠
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For more information visit Reconciliation Australia.

2023 Sponsors: The Chiropractic Co

We’re pleased to welcome The Chiropractic Co as a sponsor for 2023!

Located just around the corner on Diamond Creek Rd, The Chiropractic Co provide high calibre, quality care to help you be your best on and off the field this year.⁠
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The team express a fresh new outlook on the allied health industry, in a modern space where all necessary facilities are provided, including onsite spinal X-Rays complimentary to structural based care.⁠

Book an appointment online or call 03 8418 2181.

Make sure to let them know you’re from St Mary’s!⁠

TAC Club Rewards 2023: Playing it safe on the roads

TAC Victoria & AFL Victoria Club Rewards is back for another year!

Join us in promoting road safety and help us earn our club up to $10,000.

At St Mary’s we believe in creating safer roads for everyone, but we need your support to make a difference in our community. Together, we can raise awareness about road safety and save lives.

Here’s how you can help us reach our goal and contribute to a safer community:

  1. Spread the word: Share our posts and let your friends, family, and followers know about TAC Club Rewards.
  2. Follow us: Stay updated on our road safety initiatives, tips, and events.
  3. Engage with our content: Like, comment, and share our road safety messages
  4. Share your tips and experiences using #TACClubRewards and #SMFNC

    Remember, every action you take helps us get closer to $10,000.

Local bar Jaga Jaga backs our netball team this season!

We’re so pleased to share that this season our netball team will be supported by local bar Jaga Jaga, located on the Main Street in Greensborough, just a short walk from the Club!

Each week the best player will receive a $25 voucher to go and enjoy a delicious dinner and drinks at Jaga Jaga. With woodfired pizzas and a huge range of cocktails, you’re guaranteed to have a great time!

We encourage everyone to visit Jaga Jaga and experience their wonderful hospitality and lively atmosphere firsthand 🍕🍸

Don’t forget to let them know you’re from St Marys!