St Mary’s Football and Netball Club is proud to be supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation across this weekend’s round of matches. The Pat Cronin Foundation was formed in 2016 following the death of 19-year old Pat due to a coward punch. Pat had just finished playing his first senior game of football at Lower PlentyContinue reading “SMFNC participates in the Pat Cronin Round”
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Happy Mother’s Day
🌸Happy Mother’s Day🌸 We wish all the mum’s at St Mary’s a very happy Mother’s Day! Mum’s play a big part in our club from being on the Committee, to cooking meals, and always making the effort to show up and cheer us on each week. We hope that everyone is celebrating their mum todayContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
Taking the bloody oath on World Red Cross Day
Today is World Red Cross Day.The theme is #BeHumanKind which encourages everyone to participate in acts of kindness to combat the tough years we have all experienced.While there are many acts of kindness, one thing you can do it #takethebloodyoath and make a blood donation.Three blood donations are needed every minute, and with people stillContinue reading “Taking the bloody oath on World Red Cross Day”
Happy Easter
🐰 Happy Easter to our SMFNC community!We hope all of you that celebrate have a chance to enjoy the day with loved ones and find time to relax over the long weekend!
Recognising National Close the Gap Day
Today is National Close the Gap Day.This day aims to close the life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and non-Indigenous Australians.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have some of the poorest health outcomes of any group of people in the world. On average, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples die 10Continue reading “Recognising National Close the Gap Day”
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Our Senior Women’s team celebrate International Women’s Day by striking the #BreakTheBias pose to encourage everyone to commit to forging a more inclusive world!We believe in a club that values diversity and fosters inclusion, and as a community we aspire to improve equality and move toward gender unity.So, please join us in this goal, not just todayContinue reading “Celebrating International Women’s Day”
International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognise the social, global, economic, and political achievements of women globally.It is also a call to action to accelerate gender parity.This year’s theme is #BreakTheBiasWhether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is neededContinue reading “International Women’s Day”
Women’s History Month
Today is the start of Women’s History month, a time to celebrate women’s contributions to history, culture and society. At SMFNC, the continued running and success of our club would not be possible without the many women behind it. From the mums who make Thursday night dinner, the sisters who volunteer in the canteen, toContinue reading “Women’s History Month”
Closing the cancer care gap
Today marks World Cancer Day.Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and with many people part of our St Mary’s community being affected by cancer in some way, it is important to take stock and recognise the importance of this day.This year, the theme is ‘Close the care gap’, and is s allContinue reading “Closing the cancer care gap”
International Volunteer Day
Today is International Volunteer Day, so we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who offered their skills, time and enthusiasm to support St Mary’s this year!Whether they are behind the bar or canteen, an umpire escort, runner, trainer or anything else, running our club would not be possible without our volunteers.Given the challengingContinue reading “International Volunteer Day”
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