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”
Category Archives: awareness days
Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign
Today marks the launch of our 2025 TAC Club Rewards road safety social media campaign. Get ready as we “brake down” (pun intended!) road safety myths throughout the season. Let’s start with a big one we all face today due to leading such busy lives: driving tired. Fatigue doesn’t just come from lack of sleepContinue reading “Busted: Our 2025 Road Safety Campaign”
National Blood Donor Week: Join our Lifeblood Team
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”
TAC Club Rewards 2025
For for the fifth year running, our club is participating in the TAC Club Rewards program to make our roads safer for all Victorians. TAC Club Rewards is a program for all local football and netball clubs to actively participate in the mission to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on our roads— and gives usContinue reading “TAC Club Rewards 2025”
Pride Month 2025
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”
Men’s Health Week 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 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”
National Volunteer Week: Robyn Irvine’s St Mary’s Story
To mark Volunteer Week, we’re spotlighting Robyn Irvine — a driving force behind the scenes at St Mary’s for over 30 years. Robyn first got involved in 1993 when her son Matthew joined Tackers after a school coordinator recommended the club. Since then, she’s become one of the club’s most dedicated and enduring volunteers. FromContinue reading “National Volunteer Week: Robyn Irvine’s St Mary’s Story”
National Volunteer Week: Tom Chapman’s St Mary’s Story
This National Volunteer Week, we recognise and celebrate one of our long time volunteers — Tom Chapman. For over 25 years, Tom has been a constant presence and driving force behind our club. Tom’s journey began in 2000 when his son Jayden joined the Under 11s. Not one to sit on the sidelines, Tom quickly got involved as a trainer, later steppingContinue reading “National Volunteer Week: Tom Chapman’s St Mary’s Story”
National Volunteer Week 2025
Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week. This year’s theme is Connecting Communities which celebrates the power of volunteering to bring people together and build lasting friendships. Volunteers are essential for community clubs like ours. From coaches and canteen helpers to game-day support — we simply couldn’t do it without them. As we kickContinue reading “National Volunteer Week 2025”
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