Today is International Volunteer Day, a chance to celebrate the volunteers in our community and the contributions they make to our Club. The theme this year is #IfEveryoneDid. If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place; our St Mary’s community would be a better place. #IfEveryoneDid… imagine the possibilities! From improved facilities andContinue reading “International Volunteer Day”
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Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health
This year Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge is again taking part in Movember to raise money for men’s health. Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects. And with our support, it will continue to break new ground across mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. That’s why Nick will be growingContinue reading “Senior Co-Captain Nick Gedge raises funds for men’s mental health”
Driving toward success: St Mary’s receive $4,300 in funding
We’re excited to share that for the third consecutive year we’ve secured funding from TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria Club Rewards Program. This year we have received $4,300 to put toward improving our Club. Whether we’re players, supporters, or simply individuals traveling around Victoria, the safety of our roads affects us all. Thanks to everyoneContinue reading “Driving toward success: St Mary’s receive $4,300 in funding”
Supporting R U OK Day 2023
Today St Mary’s is supporting R U OK? Day to remind everyone to stay connected and make asking, ‘R U OK?’ a part of our everyday. The mental demands of sport can be just as taxing as the physical demands. Success in sport is often defined by winning and the pressure to succeed can beContinue reading “Supporting R U OK Day 2023”
Preparing for R U OK? Day 2023
On Thursday 14th September we’re supporting R U OK? Day to remind everyone to stay connected and make asking, ‘R U OK?’ a part of our everyday. This year, R U OK? is calling on all of us to let the people you care about know you’re here, to really hear them. Asking R U OK?Continue reading “Preparing for R U OK? Day 2023”
Women’s Health Week 2023
Welcome to Women’s Health Week, a time dedicated to empowering women to take control of their wellbeing. At our club, we emphasise the holistic wellbeing of our female and diverse members. Join us in celebrating this year’s Women’s Health Week with a heartfelt commitment to caring for the women who make our sporting club exceptional.Continue reading “Women’s Health Week 2023”
NFNL Lifeline Northern Melbourne Round
Tonight we kick off the inaugural NFNL and Lifeline Northern Melbourne Round. The purpose is to raise funds and awareness of Lifeline Northern Melbourne and the phenomenal work they do in the community supporting people in need. Lifeline Northern Melbourne is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour telephone crisis supportContinue reading “NFNL Lifeline Northern Melbourne Round”
Message from the President: Tackling Road Safety
Hi everyone, This weekend we will ‘band together’ to support the AFL Victoria and TAC Victoria Road Safety Round, donning blue armbands to honour the lives touched by road trauma and promote road safety in our community. Many factors can contribute to unsafe driving. However, distracted driving a major contributor to road trauma. Shockingly, studiesContinue reading “Message from the President: Tackling Road Safety”
NAIDOC WEEK 2023: Indigenous Insights with Judhil Canendo
This NAIDOC Week find out more about Indigenous Senior Women’s player Judhil Canendo ahead of the Sir Doug Nicholls Round.Juddie is a true force to be reckoned with, proudly representing her Indigenous heritage during this NAIDOC Week and beyond!
Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023
Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week.This year the theme is ‘For Our Elders.’Across every generation, Elders have played, and continue to play, an important role and hold a prominent place in our communities and families. They are cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, nurturers, advocates, teachers, survivors, leaders, hard workers and our loved ones. Our lovedContinue reading “Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2023”
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