Category Archives: awareness days

At St Mary’s, women are a big part of our club, as players, coaches, volunteers, mums, supporters, and much more. But while you show up for others, it’s just as important to show up for yourselves. This Women’s Health Week, we’re encouraging all women in our community to “Say yes to you” by prioritising yourContinue reading “Women’s Health Week 2025”

Thank you to our community for banding together for the TAC Victoria Road Safety Round this weekend. Our players wore blue armbands to honour the lives lost on Victoria roads and serve as a reminder that we all play a role in making our roads safer. Specifically, we were shining a spotlight on speeding— aContinue reading “Road Safety Round 2025”

This week we’re participating in TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria’s Road Safety Round. Our football and netball teams will proudly wear blue armbands as part of the TAC’s ‘Band Together’ campaign — a powerful reminder that we’re all on the same team when it comes to saving lives on our roads. This year, the focusContinue reading “Driving Change: Road Safety Round 2025”

Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week – in its 50th year of celebration. Each NAIDOC Week reinforces our vision for an Australia where Indigenous voices are not only heard but lead the way. The 2025 theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,” celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the brightContinue reading “NAIDOC WEEK 2025”

Before National Blood Donor Week ends, join our St Mary’s Lifeblood team! So far this year, our team has made 7 donations — helping save 21 lives. But did you know over 8.3 million Australians will need blood at some point in their lives? That’s why we’re encouraging everyone in our community to donate blood.Continue reading “National Blood Donor Week: Join our Lifeblood Team”

No matter your gender, sexuality, or background, everyone deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported — both on and off the field at St Mary’s. Last year, we explored the meaning behind the different Pride flags. This year, we’re asking our members to focus on using inclusive language. Language is powerful. It can be discriminatory,Continue reading “Pride Month 2025”

Today marks the beginning of Men’s Health Week, a time to shine a light on the health and wellbeing of men and boys in our St Mary’s community. Men face a higher risk of serious health conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer — and mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, and suicide areContinue reading “Men’s Health Week 2025”

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is 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. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in theContinue reading “National Reconciliation Week 2025”