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”
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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”
Have you got good banter?
Come up with a compelling slogan to discourage distracted driving and help our Club earn up to $10k! Just imagine what you would say to make your mate think twice before reaching for their phone while driving. Your bit of banter might end up on posters, social media posts, and merch. Get creative, keep itContinue reading “Have you got good banter?”
Pushing for better mental health
Huge congratulations to the amazing players and coaches that completed the Push-Up Challenge!Our 21-strong team, organised by Marcus Taranto, completed 51,164 push-ups and raised $1291 for mental health charities Lifeline and Movember.Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped us surpass our initial $1000 goal! Together, we’re making a difference and supporting those who needContinue reading “Pushing for better mental health”
Steering toward safer roads
Take TAC Victoria 2023 Road Safety Survey today and win A $1000 Sherrin voucher! By participating, you’re not only helping to improve Victorian roads but improving our chance to secure up to $10k in funding – think of the amazing opportunities that could create for our Club. Take the survey here. Every person from ourContinue reading “Steering toward safer roads”
Men’s Health Week
Today marks the start of Men’s Health Week, which focuses on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of men and boys. That’s why this year’s theme is ‘Healthy Habits,’ aiming to encourage men and boys to make small changes to their daily routine that benefit their health and wellbeing.Remember, self-care is not selfish—it’s essential! Let’sContinue reading “Men’s Health Week”
Honouring Pride Month
Happy Pride Month everyone 🌈🎉At St Mary’s we believe in creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation. We encourage our community to take this opportunity to educate themselves on the LGBTQIA+ community, learn about their history, the struggles they face, and ways we can support themContinue reading “Honouring Pride Month”
National Reconciliation Week: How our players are supporting reconciliation
Players across our netball and football teams shared the small actions they’re committing to take in National Reconciliation Week and beyond that will go some way to improving reconciliation in Australia.
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