Today, Thursday 10 September, is R U OK? Day, an important reminder of the difference a genuine conversation can make. At St Mary’s, being part of a club is about more than what happens on the football field or netball court. It’s about community, connection and looking out for one another. This year’s message isContinue reading “Supporting R U OK? Day 2026”
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Preparing for R U OK? Day 2026
This Thursday 10 September, we will again be supporting R U OK? Day. This annual day of action encourages us to have genuine conversations about mental health and make a real difference in someone’s life. Often, the people we care about may not openly express their struggles, but small signs of change in their behaviourContinue reading “Preparing for R U OK? Day 2026”
Women’s Health Week 2026
Today marks the beginning of Women’s Health Week, and this year’s theme is ‘Do it anyway’. At St Mary’s, we’re proud to have women and girls of all ages pulling on the boots, taking the court, coaching, volunteering and contributing to our club. Being part of sport can bring so much to our health andContinue reading “Women’s Health Week 2026”
Supporting Road Safety round 2026
A huge thank you to all our players, coaches, volunteers and supporters across our football and netball programs for getting behind this year’s TAC Road Safety Round. Across the weekend, our teams wore blue armbands to honour the lives lost on our roads and to remind us all that every decision we make behind theContinue reading “Supporting Road Safety round 2026”
Road Safety Round 2026
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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