Today is International Men’s Day and we are ‘Celebrating Mateship’ to inspire more men to #MakeTime4Mates Mateship is a key feature of Australian national identity and research shows that close friendships and social connections can promote good health and help men live longer and healthier lives. Mark Stanley, Club President, shared how important the cultureContinue reading “Celebrating International Men’s Day”
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SMFNC help save 21 lives!
The Lifeblood Football and Netball Club Challenge is officially over, and we are pleased to share that we helped save 21 lives! Overall, this means we placed equal 13th out of about 109 clubs across Victoria. View the full leaderboard here. Donating blood or plasma is one of the most generous things you can do,Continue reading “SMFNC help save 21 lives!”
Recognising World Mental Health Day
Today is World Mental Health Day.While playing sports and exercising, especially in a team, is known have positive mental health benefits, none of us are immune to mental health challengesIt is important to address your everyday wellness rather than wait for a situation to reach crisis point and then intervene.That’s why we encourage everyone toContinue reading “Recognising World Mental Health Day”
Recognising LGBT History Month
To mark LGBT History Month, we are reflecting on some of the challenges LGBT+ people have faced in sport, and the progress made towards strengthening the representation of LGBTQ+ community in sports. While many athletes and activists have successfully challenged restrictive notions of sport to create a safe space for the LGBT+ community, there isContinue reading “Recognising LGBT History Month”
St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!
We are excited to announce that once again we have secured funding from TAC Victoria and AFL Victoria as part of the Club Rewards Program.We know our players and supporters spend a lot of time on the road attending games and training, and we hope our campaign this year has helped make their journey’s moreContinue reading “St Mary’s scores big: $5k for promoting road safety!”
Recognising R U OK? Day 2022
Today is R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is ‘No qualifications needed’ and reminds all of us that we have what it takes to support our family and friends who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs. This theme is in response to research that found four in ten Australians feel asking someoneContinue reading “Recognising R U OK? Day 2022”
Preparing for R U OK? Day
R U OK? Day is on Thursday 8 September. R U OK? research has found four in ten Australians feel asking someone “are you OK?” is a conversation better had with an expert. However, R U OK? want you to know you don’t need qualifications to have an R U OK? conversation. The work ofContinue reading “Preparing for R U OK? Day”
Wear it Purple Day 2022
Today is Wear it Purple Day which strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering, and inclusive environments for LGTBQIA+ youth. It highlights the issues they face whilst showing them that they have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming. This year’s theme is ‘Still me, still human’. The messageContinue reading “Wear it Purple Day 2022”
SMFNC participates in Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Challenge
We’re teaming up with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood over the next 3 months to give life by giving blood as part of the Football and Netball Club blood challenge. All it takes is for you to give blood or plasma from now until 31 October, and your donation will count towards our club’s Lifeblood teamContinue reading “SMFNC participates in Australian Red Cross Lifeblood Challenge”
Road Safety Round: Club Vice President speaks with MP Vicki Ward
Watch below to see our Club Vice President, Fiona Hocking, speak with Vicki Ward, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, about the importance of Road Safety Round.
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