Join the St Mary’s Push Up Challenge team! We’re challenging our community to complete 3,144 pushups over 23 days to shine a spotlight on the number of lives lost to suicide in 2021. Don’t worry if you’re not a push-up fan, you can swap it out for a lunge, squat or whatever works! By participatingContinue reading “Pushing for better”
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National Reconciliation Week: Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of National Reconciliation Week, St Mary’s is proud to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as traditional custodians of the land on which we play, train and gather. Woi-Wurrung means ‘The Yarra People’ and these people have lived on the land for over 35,000 years. There were four Woi-WurrungContinue reading “National Reconciliation Week: Acknowledgement of Country”
National Reconciliation Week
Today marks the start of National Reconciliation Week (NRW), 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 theme this year is ‘Be a voice for generations,’ and encourages all Australians to be a voice forContinue reading “National Reconciliation Week”
TAC Club Rewards 2023: Playing it safe on the roads
TAC Victoria & AFL Victoria Club Rewards is back for another year! Join us in promoting road safety and help us earn our club up to $10,000. At St Mary’s we believe in creating safer roads for everyone, but we need your support to make a difference in our community. Together, we can raise awarenessContinue reading “TAC Club Rewards 2023: Playing it safe on the roads”
National Volunteer Week: Thanking our volunteers
As National Volunteer Week comes to an end, our players are sending a big thank you to the volunteers that ensure they can keep playing the sports they love at St Mary’s!
National Volunteer Week: Terry Derham’s St Mary’s Story
Meet Terry Derham, a man who has dedicated 32 years of his life to volunteering for St Mary’s. Terry’s journey began in 1991 when his two eldest boys, Brett and Matt, expressed an interest in playing footy. Despite juggling a busy schedule with work, part-time study and four kids, Terry found time to give backContinue reading “National Volunteer Week: Terry Derham’s St Mary’s Story”
Celebrating inclusion and acceptance on IDAHOBIT Day
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), a time for everyone – whether you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally – to stand up against discrimination. As a society, we have come a long way in promoting acceptance and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community. However, there is stillContinue reading “Celebrating inclusion and acceptance on IDAHOBIT Day”
National Volunteer Week: Livio Basile’s St Mary’s story
Meet Livio Basile, a man whose love for footy and commitment to volunteering has made him a vital part of the St Mary’s Football Club for over 30 years and counting. Livio began volunteering at St Mary’s in 1992, when out of the blue his son Damien decided to take up under 10’s football mid-season.Continue reading “National Volunteer Week: Livio Basile’s St Mary’s story”
National Volunteer Week: The Change Makers
Today is the start of National Volunteer Week, a chance to recognise the the vital work of all the volunteers that contribute to our club and say thank you.This year’s theme is ‘The Change Makers,’ which aims to highlight the vital role volunteers play in creating positive change in their communities and beyond. Club PresidentContinue reading “National Volunteer Week: The Change Makers”
Every drop counts. Can we count on you?
We’re calling on our community to give blood or plasma until 31 July for the Lifeblood Football and Netball Club Blood Drive for the second year running.This year, our club has already saved 27 lives – let’s keep it going!To give blood or plasma call 13 14 95 or book online. Our nearest donor centreContinue reading “Every drop counts. Can we count on you?”
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