Supporting our players and members on International Men’s Day 2021

Today is International Men’s Day, and with so many men part of our St Mary’s community, it is an important opportunity to highlight men’s mental health.⁠⁠Why is this so important? Because suicide is the leading cause of males under the age of 55 in Australia.⁠⁠3 in 4 suicides are male, and between 4 and 5Continue reading “Supporting our players and members on International Men’s Day 2021”

Taking care of our health during National Nutrition Week

Did you know that only 7.5% of Aussies eat enough veggies?⁠⁠⁠⁠This week is National Nutrition Week, and Aussies are being encouraged to increase their vegetable consumption to the recommended 5 serves per day. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Veggies play a HUGE role in how we feel physically and mentally. They can boost your mood and protect against disease byContinue reading “Taking care of our health during National Nutrition Week”

World Mental Health Day

Today is World Mental Health Day.⁠⁠The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging time for managing our mental health. Lockdowns, social distancing, travel restrictions and the constantly changing position we find ourselves in is stressful.⁠⁠As young adults, many of our players are in a critical stage of physical, social and emotional wellbeing, and coaches,club leaders andContinue reading “World Mental Health Day”