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”
Category Archives: awareness days
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?”
Standing in Solidarity: Supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation
It was great to see our players supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation Round on the weekend by wearing a yellow armband. Our decision to wear yellow arm bands during the game was a tribute to Pat and a powerful symbol of solidarity with the Foundation and our community. The Pat Cronin Round is an annualContinue reading “Standing in Solidarity: Supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation”
Supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation
We are proud to again support the Pat Cronin Foundation and their mission to raise awareness about the coward punch and prevent such tragedies occurring in our community.The loss of Pat was devastating for his family, friends and the wider community. However, the way his family have responded to this tragedy by creating a foundationContinue reading “Supporting the Pat Cronin Foundation”
International Women’s Day 2023
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate and recognise the achievements of women in all fields globally.This year’s theme is #Embraceequity and we encourage everyone to take action within your own sphere of influence by challenging stereotypes, calling out discrimination, and drawing attention to bias.Club Vice President Fiona Hocking shared the importance of IWD atContinue reading “International Women’s Day 2023”
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