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25.01.2022 There is 10 days left of this round of the Play For Purpose raffle. Buy a ticket before September 23rd to support the Victorian Goalball Association. Tickets can be purchased here: https://playforpurpose.com.au/spor/victorian-goalball-assoc

25.01.2022 We are having issues with our email server and all emails sent to our @goalball.org.au emails are bouncing back. We are working hard to fix this and will let you know when the issue is resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience.

23.01.2022 Don't forget on August 18th at 6.30pm we have our SALT Mental Health Seminar. Everyone is welcome but we need to confirm numbers this week. Please head over to the event page and click 'attending' to RSVP by Friday 14th August See you there!

22.01.2022 Congratulations to VGA Member Jenny Blow who ran her first Half Marathon today. Jenny smashed her goal by running 21.1 km in 1:59:42! With goalball competitions and training being postponed due COVID, Jenny set her running goals back in May to keep fit and motivated. Today we not only celebrate Jenny’s running success, but we also celebrate her determination and resilience. Achieving big goals would not happen without the support of others. A massive thank you to Achilles Melbourne who continue to encourage and support athletes with a disability to achieve their goals.

22.01.2022 While 2020 wasn't the year we had planned, VGA still managed to achieve quite a lot! We had virtual training sessions, a trivia night, team challenges, NSW versus Victoria challenge, a mental health workshop and ended (finally) with being able to celebrate the year in person with our end-of-year picnic. We couldn't have achieved any of this without the ongoing support of various organisations. We would like to thank: Access for All Abilities - AAA Play, Blind Sports Austral...ia , Goalball Australia, Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, Disability Sport and Recreation and Vision Australia Radio . We look forward to working with you all in 2021!

22.01.2022 Victoria VS NSW September COVID Cup - WEEK 1 RESULTS!! VIC = 256 points; NSW = 223.5. Yeww!! Go Victoria!! ... Remember keep entering your activities here: https://forms.gle/ndQnuPXfnQ4FGes88 Every point counts! And with the weather getting warmer, there is no excuse!

21.01.2022 Forget about the US President election.... We just elected our 2021 VGA President !!! Thank you to our outgoing committee for their incredible work during a really tough year. The 2021 committee is:... - President: Brooke Carter - Secretary: Annette Pritchard - Treasurer: Sam Byrne - Committee Members: Lachlan Hayward and Jenny Blow. See more

21.01.2022 What's goalball and why should I come play? To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, we created a video to address all your burning questions. Our video will also feature next week as part of the 2020 Victorian Sport and Recreation Festival.

20.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day. It is a good reminder to check in with our mates. So If you’re worried about someone start by asking Are you OK? If they are not ok:... Listen with an open mind. Offer support and encourage action. You don't need to provide a solution. Make time to check in with them again. If you or someone you know needs immediate help, you can contact one of these services: Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Lifeline: 13 11 14 1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800

19.01.2022 Once again we are seeking donations through the Play For Purpose Raffle. $5 from every ticket sold goes directly to VGA. Tickets can be purchased here: https://playforpurpose.com.au/spor/victorian-goalball-assoc

19.01.2022 With one week left of our August 'not-a-gaolball competition', collectively our members have travelled 768.2km!!! Watch out NSW Goalball we have crossed the boarder and are currently chilling in Bowral. Don't worry, we are wearing masks! With a recent upset that has seen Brimbank knocked from first place, the current standings are: 1st Port Phillip on 305.2km 2nd Brimbank on 259.5km ... 3rd - Stonnington on 203.5km See more

18.01.2022 We are two weeks into our VIC VS NSW COVID Cup and we are absolutely killing it!! Current results: NSW - 394.5; VICTORIA: 505!!!!... Keep it up everyone! And remember, as of today we can now do 2 hours of outside exercise Remember to submit your exercise here: https://forms.gle/ndQnuPXfnQ4FGes88

18.01.2022 There are only 7 days left until the Play For Purpose raffle will be drawn. Buy your tickets today with $5 from every ticket going directly to VGA. Buy your ticket here: https://playforpurpose.com.au/spor/victorian-goalball-assoc

16.01.2022 Have a listen to this podcast Jenny recorded for Creating Chances! It gives an interesting insight into what it is like growing up with a vision impairment and how goalball has helped her develop resilience and mental toughness. https://anchor.fm//Jenny-Blow-triumphs-in-the-face-of-adve

15.01.2022 Tonight we were lucky enough to participate in a SALT Mental Health Seminar which offered practical advice to improve our mental health and helped us reconnect with each other during this difficult time. During the session we were each asked what self-care strategies work for us. Here are some from our members: Re-create your routines. For example, if you normally listen to a podcast on the train to work, take a lunch time walk and listen to podcast of choice. Take time... to appreciate the simple things. When you go outside for a walk take time to enjoy the sun and nature. Find an activity you enjoy, for example, yoga, exercise, playing a musical instrument, cooking. Have a cup of tea and really take the time to sit down and enjoy it. Set yourself a challenge. See more

14.01.2022 September NSW VS VIC COVID CUP Final Results: NSW - 1090; VIC - 1140 Congratulations to all our members who walked, ran, lifted weights, yoga'ed, cycled and exercised their way to defeating NSW!

11.01.2022 Today is International White Cane Day Did you know that not everyone who uses a white cane is totally blind? White canes not only help people with a vision impairment navigate their environment, they also let other people know the user has a vision impairment. Some helpful tips: ... * If you see someone using a white cane, just move out of their way without making big deal of it. * If you think the person may need some help, just ask. Don't assume they need help, and do not yell out or grab them. * Always be aware of your surroundings when you walk, for example: avoid looking down at your phone. A broken cane from an unaware person tripping over it can take away a person's independence. See more

10.01.2022 This August our members are battling it out to see which team can virtually travel the farthest. Overall we have travelled to Shepparton (199.15km)! But It's team Brimbank in the lead on 78.1km! Each kilometre walked or ran will count and every 10 minutes of any other exercise will also equal 1km.

10.01.2022 VGA are extremely grateful to be one of many sports affiliated with Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria. To find out more about Blind Sports & Recreation Victoria, check out their video at https://www.youtube.com/watch.

09.01.2022 Melbourne is open today and so ARE OUR EMAILS!! We have fixed the problem with our email server so can now receive emails again. If you sent us an email in the last week, please can you resend it. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.

07.01.2022 As of 11.59pm tonight up to 50 people are allowed to meet outdoors... do you know what that means?? It's time to have an End-of-Year Social Picnic Come join us next Sunday, November 29th from 1pm at Flagstaff Gardens. BYO food, drink and games. ... See you there!

06.01.2022 Dear Santa, Thanks for all you gave us in 2020. You gave us new ways to use technology and the ability to come up with new and virtual ways of doing things. You gave us determination and resilience. ... But best of all, you reminded us that sport is so much more than competing and training. Sport is about connection, belonging and community. They were great presents, but what we would really love for 2021 is face-to-face goalball sessions, and mostly for everyone to be healthy enough to compete and reconnect around Victoria and Australia. Thanks, Santa and Merry Christmas from all our members at VGA!

05.01.2022 It's Week 10 of Melbourne Lockdown 2.0 and Week 3 of our VIC VS NSW COVID Cup!! It just goes to show how tough, resilient, determined and committed our incredible members are because we are still leading NSW 833 to 667 Keep it up Victoria! ... See more

03.01.2022 And that's a wrap for our August Not-a-Goalball Competition As a state, we travelled a massive 1,131km!! Congratulations to Port Phillip (Jenny, Daniel, Sinead, Annette, Aiden) for taking out first place on 447.2km. Also a huge shout out to Lachie who still managed to bank the most amount of kilometres for Brimbank despite having surgery part way through the month! ... Congratulations to all members for taking part!

02.01.2022 Are you looking for something to do over the summer? Warm up for our 2021 U15s Goalball Program (details coming soon) by taking part in the Victorian Blind Cricket Association's Junior Blast Program: https://www.facebook.com/events/401191757832211/?event_time_id=401191767832210

02.01.2022 Not only is VGA member Lachie an awesome goalballer... he also just received his 3rd Dan Black Belt in Karate! Congratulations Lachie on an incredible achievement!

02.01.2022 Spring has well and truly sprung in Melbourne So why not use the time to get in some extra exercise. It is good for the brain and good for the heart! Be like Brooke and Clare who have been enjoying the sunshine and helping Victoria smash NSW by entering their kilometres in our Victoria VS NSW COVID Cup.

01.01.2022 Are you sad our August Challenge is coming to an end? Still need to some motivation to keep healthy during lockdown? Well we have you covered!! Our good friends at NSW Goalball have also had to stop training and competitions in Sydney due to COVID so we have teamed up with them for the inaugural Victoria VS NSW COVID Cup!! ... The rules are simple - In the month of September, each 1km you run or walk = 1 point and every 10 minutes of any other exercise = 1 point. The state with the most points at the end of September wins! Enter your exercise for your state here: https://forms.gle/ndQnuPXfnQ4FGes88 GO VICTORIA!

01.01.2022 This morning around Melbourne there was some frantic searching for goalball equipment, and the sound of dust being wiped away as our VGA members hit the goalball court for the first time in nearly 11 months!! We started off the year with some training for our Youth and Senior players. Thanks Brooke for securing a new venue for us, to Jenny for running the session and to Aiden and Annette for helping out at the session.