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AFL Western District

Locality: Warrnambool, Victoria

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25.01.2022 - A message from Defib For Life - Reminding all clubs to ensure that all defibrillators are being maintained and are in working order. Defib For Life is a NFP foundation that since 2010 have worked tirelessly to help sporting clubs implement life saving defibrillators. In Victoria alone last year there were 95 Victorian lives saved because of the use of public access defibrillators and the willingness of bystanders to get involved.... Since 2011, Defib For Life (DFL) have been a preferred supplier to AFLs clubs in Victoria. Many clubs would have received a $300 grant provided by WorkSafe to purchase their Defib For Life, 7 year defibrillator package. Defib For Life urgently needs your support to ensure that all defibrillators we placed into AFL clubs remain functional. We are currently contacting all of those clubs to establish if their defibrillator is currently Rescue Ready, unfortunately in many cases club contact details have changed so we are struggling to contact them all. Most clubs have been diligent in maintaining their defibrillator, but we do know some have not. The replacement of expired pads and batteries are crucial to maintaining a Rescue Ready defibrillator and by now most of those clubs who received the $300 WorkSafe grant will be responsible for the cost of up keeping their defibrillator. Given that defibrillators have been responsible for saving so many lives at football venues since 2011 we hope that all clubs will choose to maintain a Rescue Ready defibrillator. Our fear is that some wont due to either a lack of funding, lack of understanding or ignorance. Our aim is to avoid a situation were a cardiac arrest occurs at a venue and the club defibrillator is not functional. We intend to send emails to all of our contacts to offer them our new Defib Maintenance Service.

25.01.2022 Keen to get those fitness levels back up? Were excited to be bringing our members an exclusive offer in partnership with F45 Training Warrnambool! For the month of June, all members who are affiliated with AFL Western District will receive a 14 day pass for just $37 (RRP $50)! BONUS COMP - All members who sign up before the 9th of June will also go in the running to WIN 4 weeks of FREE training with F45!... To redeem the offer follow these simple steps: - Download the F45 training app - Select F45 Training Warrnambool and create an account - Once account is set up, send an email to [email protected] with your club name to claim this exclusive deal! - If you have an existing account, simply email [email protected] and they will apply the offer Terms and conditions: AFL Western District Exclusive Offer. - 14 Day Pass for only $37 (RRP $50) - 14 days effective from date of sale. - Exclusive offer available until 30 June. - Everyone who buys a 14 Day Pass by Tuesday 9 June will go into the draw to win 1 x 4 Week Pass. - Winner of the free pass will be notified by Wednesday 10 June - This prize is non-transferable. - The prize is 4 weeks of F45 LIVE training, online, at home. - The winner must use this pass when their 14 Day Pass concludes, meaning they would have 6 weeks training in total.

25.01.2022 Through the generosity of the Bickfords Australia Group, AFL Western District has 240 cases of hand sanitiser available for our clubs worth over $28,000 in total. If your club is planning on making some purchases of hand sanitiser, please hold and details will be emailed through in the coming days with details on how you can collect this for your club. AFL Western District thanks the Bickford Group for their generous support in supporting clubs across our region with this offer. Lucky we have so much boot space in the Toyota Australia RAV4 to fit this massive delivery in!

24.01.2022 Check out the little legend, Lawson Chow and the AFL-inspired football oval he created at home! Lawson is putting his pocket money to good use, buying supplies to keep his football oval in tip-top shape and making regular visits to Bunnings throughout the season for spray paint needed to keep sponsors happy. Go, Lawson! ... Full article by Warrnambool Standard Warrnambool Standard Sport https://www.standard.net.au//footy-mad-students-afl-repl/

24.01.2022 This year the Under 15 Western Bulldogs Next Generation Academy program and V/Line Cup will not be taking place due to COVID-19. AFL Western District is pleased to offer the Under 15 players an opportunity to take part in a local five-week program that will focus on skill development, game sense and position-specific training. The program will be facilitated by a group of local coaches who have previous experience in the talent pathway programs. Register now through the following link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Please note - Sessions will be run in accordance with DHHS and AFL Victoria guidelines surrounding COVID-19. The program will be run with an ongoing awareness of the evolving nature of the COVID-19 virus and continue as long as safe to do so

22.01.2022 Incredible to gain some insights into the history of football in our area. You can read the thesis titled A Cultural History of Australian Rules Football in Rural South West Victoria during the Interwar Years for free at http://vuir.vu.edu.au/40596/

22.01.2022 Have you signed up to our F45 2 week members pass yet? Time is ticking - offer ends on the 30th of June! For the month of June, all members who are affiliated with AFL Western District will receive a 14 day pass of UNLIMITED ACCESS to their online program for just $37 (RRP $50)! To redeem the offer follow these simple steps:... - Download the F45 training app - Select F45 Training Warrnambool and create an account - Once account is set up, send an email to [email protected] with your club name to claim this exclusive deal! - If you have an existing account, simply email [email protected] and they will apply the offer! F45 Training Warrnambool

22.01.2022 Energy Safe Victoria is providing community football clubs with access to $30,000 in funding as part of the Safer Canteen Grants Program. Clubs can apply for a grant to purchase new electrical or gas equipment for their clubs canteen, to replace aged, faulty and dangerous equipment! Applications close on the 22nd of July 2020. For more information and to apply head to: https://esv.vic.gov.au//working-/supporting-club-canteens/

21.01.2022 Very exciting to see the recipients of the 2020 Energy Safe Victoria Canteen Grants have been announced! In partnership with AFL Victoria, Safer Canteens allows ESV to promote community safety while at the same time providing individual grants of up to $1000 to replace old, defective, inefficient or even dangerous gas or electrical appliances. Congratulations to all recipients!

21.01.2022 Clubs and associations are now permitted two groups of 20 per oval in non-contact training. To view the most recent updates to AFL Victorias Return to Play Protocols follow the link: aflvic.com.au/return-to-play/

21.01.2022 As part of the Country Club Hub, WorkSafe Victoria are looking to profile Football and Netball Clubs around the state. Share your club stories to be featured o...n the Country Club Hub! AFL Barwon AFL Goldfields AFL Goulburn Murray AFL Central Victoria AFL Central Murray AFL OUTER EAST Community Bank Football & Netball AFL Sunraysia AFL Wimmera Mallee AFL Western District AFL North East Border AFL South East

21.01.2022 This is a great result for our hardworking clubs in season 2020. Another cost removed as some of our clubs look to return to play this weekend!

20.01.2022 A reminder to all teams who are participating in training to follow the protocols as provided by AFL Victoria following advice from the Victorian Government. To review these protocols head to https://aflvic.com.au/return-to-play-documents/

20.01.2022 Today is R U Ok? Day. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so it’s important to remember to check in with your family and friends, not just today but every day. There’s a lot more to say after R U Ok? You can find out some really useful strategies and ways to be there for your loved ones at https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask ... #ruok #ruokayday R U OK Day See more

19.01.2022 Saturday morning hand ball and marking practise for our Auskickers at home thanks to @_katiebrennan repost @aflauskick + + + @_katiebrennan = this weeks episode of #NABAFLAuskick at Home, thanks to @nab!

18.01.2022 Has your club entered in this weeks Country Club Challenge yet? Checkout Western Bulldogs champion Easton Wood representing his junior club, Camperdown Football Netball Club Inc for the Country Club Challenge - earning them a point on the leader board. This weeks challenge is to nominate your club hero! Head to the Country Club Challenge Facebook page to submit your entry and go in the running for some great prizes! ... Good luck clubs!

17.01.2022 Some of the highlights from last nights The Resilience Project event! Such a captivating session with Martin Heppell who covered topics on mental health, gratitude and kindness. If you missed out and want to check it out, use the below link and access code to watch https://us02web.zoom.us//6P28t7oyWvAF0SnES_ZzRGXXM0sOzu0M2 Access Passcode: 3?j6PBd$... The recording can be accessed until the 11th of November so be sure to watch it before it closes!

17.01.2022 We are very pleased to announce that via the support of The Midfield Group and Sportspower stores across Warrnambool, Hamilton and Portland we are able to offer a number of vouchers to struggling families to ensure their child has the gear to play in 2020. We have the ability to support up to 50 footballers and netballers with a $120 Sportspower voucher to use at their local store to purchase apparel or equipment so they can take to the field or court. ... Applications can now be submitted via the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Applications will remain open until the vouchers available are exhausted.

17.01.2022 Keen to win a $1,000 equipment voucher? Complete the TAC survey to go in the running! The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is completing a key piece of research that will inform the work in promoting road safety in Victoria moving forward, and the help of you and your clubs community can land you $1,000 worth of new gear for the 2021 season. The club who generates the highest number of individual respondents in the region will claim the prize, so access and share the foll...owing link now: https://www2.srnet.com.au/SE/1/31046/ This survey is available until midnight Friday 11th September. Please note: All responses are treated in the strictest confidence, according to privacy legislation. As a market research company, EY Sweeney complies with the requirements of the Privacy Act. The information you have provided will be used only for market research purposes.

16.01.2022 Kudos to Josh and the Coleraine Football Netball Club Inc!

15.01.2022 Seeking umpires for season 2021! If you think this is you, get in touch with one of the below contacts in your region to find out more For any other questions, contact [email protected]

15.01.2022 Have you registered to join our free online event hosted by The Resilience Project? For details and to register, follow the link! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/afl-western-district-presen

14.01.2022 AFL Western District acknowledges and welcomes the announcement today by the Victorian Premier that provides a road map for a return to contact training and competition for our sport. We will work closely with AFL Victoria and aim to have some information on the practical aspects of this announcement over the coming week to our stakeholders.

13.01.2022 LIMITED SPOTS LEFT! Funding is available for clubs and umpriring associations to access the Outside the Locker Room Program! The program includes a Mental Health Education session, which covers how to identify, approach and support someone who is going through a mental health challenge.... For any enquiries or to sign up, please contact Jock Whiting at [email protected]

13.01.2022 Would your club like $5,000? AFL Victoria has teamed up with the TAC and SEN to create a new competition for clubs which will provide four weekly $5,000 cash prizes for clubs who can show us how they are staying connected and motivated during this time. Register your club and upload a 60-second video here to be in the running - https://aflvic.smartygrants.com.au/CSF2020Rd1

11.01.2022 Funding has been made available for clubs and umpiring associations to access the OTLR Program for up to 12 community groups! For enquires from any interested clubs or groups wishing to take up the offer, please contact Jock Whiting at [email protected]

10.01.2022 Today is R U Ok? Day. 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, so its important to remember to check in with your family and friends, not just today but every day. Theres a lot more to say after R U Ok? You can find out some really useful strategies and ways to be there for your loved ones at https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask ... #ruok #ruokayday R U OK Day See more

10.01.2022 We would like to formally thank our wonderful sponsors at Midfield Meats for their ongoing support. Your sponsorship in many ways has been a huge amount of help to us during these challenging times. Thank you!

10.01.2022 REMINDER! Just 2 more sleeps to get your applications in for Round 2 of the $40m Victorian Government Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package Grant top ups, new funds & more are available to help community sporting clubs & associations during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic To apply and for more information, follow the link: https://sport.vic.gov.au//backing-grassroots-sporting-club

08.01.2022 The State Government has today announced the Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package. This is a package designed to support leagues, associations and clubs with maintaining operations through the COVID-19 impacts. PLEASE NOTE: Applications open today and are to close 15 June 2020, or earlier should they be exhausted. ... We highly recommend your club investigates the viability of putting in an application at your earliest convenience. The amount of funding available to a club is $1,000. Applications can be lodged through the below link. https://sport.vic.gov.au//community-sport-sector-coronavir

08.01.2022 Its a perfect time to donate to country football and netball in Western Victoria. Donations over $2 are tax deductible. For every $10 you donate, you could save up to $4.50 on your tax bill this year and support our clubs!* Donations must be made before 30 June to claim this year. You can donate directly by clicking here: https://asf.org.au/projects/afl-western-district/ Or for further details about the crowdfunding initiative, please click here: https://asf.org.au//afl...-western-district---club-support-a/ *General advice only. Seek professional advice in relation to your individual circumstances.

06.01.2022 Returning to play in a safe, hygienic and controlled manner is paramount to us. To view the most recent updates to AFL Victorias Return to Play protocols follow the link: https://aflvic.com.au/return-to-play/

05.01.2022 The Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is running online now! Toyotas support for our local community and footy clubs is as strong as ever. To get involved and for your chance to win follow the link: https://www.toyota.com.au/partnerships/afl/raffle

03.01.2022 Changes have been made to the Return to Play / Return to Training protocols View the updated protocols and checklist through the following link - https://aflvic.com.au/return-to-play-documents/

03.01.2022 AFL Western District presents 'Discovering Resilience' in collaboration with The Resilience Project. Register your attendance to the free session through the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/afl-western-district-presen

03.01.2022 Dont miss out on the Sporting Club Program Grants! Applications are now open and close on the 29th of September. To apply head to https://sport.vic.gov.au//our/sporting-club-grants-program AFL Victoria

03.01.2022 Whilst ensuring we maintain the health and safety of all involved as well as following the relevant protocols, we are very excited at the prospect of our female league commencing in season 2020. Watch this space!

03.01.2022 AFL Western District has been privileged to gain Dr Peter Harcourt AFL Medical Director, next Monday evening to present to us on COVID-19 and how it relates to us at the community sport level with respect to health and wellbeing. We understand that Monday is a public holiday so we hope this timeslot works for the majority of people. Time: Monday, 8 June at 6:30pm (Will go for approx. 45 minutes with time for Q&A)... Venue: Online via Cisco Webex meeting link to be advised RSVP: COB Thursday 4 June 2020 via below link (Webinar details to be circulated on Friday 5 June 2020 to registered attendees) Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx

03.01.2022 With over 200 registrations already received, there's now less than one week to go until our Resilience Project FREE event! Register through the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/afl-western-district-presen

02.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone who applied for the Junior Support Fund, we have been overwhelmed with applications which have now been fully subscribed. We would also like to thank The Midfield Group and Sportspower stores across Warrnambool, Portland and Hamilton who have made this support fund possible. We wish players all the best taking to the court or field this season!

02.01.2022 We encourage you to join the Tackling the Stigma discussion this Friday at 7:00pm, where youll learn about the relationship between sport and mental health.

01.01.2022 AFL Victoria Return to Training and Games protocols - updated To view the most recent guidelines follow the link: https://aflvic.com.au//Return-to-Training-and-Games-Protoc

01.01.2022 Only 1 day left to register! The mental health statistics in Australia are confronting, 1 in 5 adults will experience mental health problems throughout one year and 1 in 4 adolescents have a mental illness. The mission of The Resilience Project is to teach positive mental health strategies to help people become happier and more resilient. ... To join the FREE online event tomorrow night register through the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/afl-western-district-presen

01.01.2022 There are still vouchers available through the Junior Support Fund! Click here to apply - https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Thanks to the Midfield Group and Sportspower we have the ability to support up to 50 footballers and netballers with a $120 Sportspower voucher to use at their local store to purchase apparel or equipment so they can take to the field or court.

01.01.2022 Applications for the Energy Safe Victoria Safer Canteens Grant close at midnight tonight! For more information and to apply follow the link - https://esv.vic.gov.au//working-/supporting-club-canteens/