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Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics Centre

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Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics Centre

This season, Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics has again had a record number of registrations, with over 400 keen little athletes registered. Our athletes range in age from our 5-year-old Tiny Tots through to our U17’s age group.

This season has been a successful one in many ways. We are 75% of the way through the season and already we have had 16 individual athletes break 25 Centre records. Some of these have been very long-standing records, including Charlotte O’Leary who broke the U6 Girls Long Jump record that had stood since 1987, with a jump of 2.97m and Shea Cassilles who broke the U14 Boys 1500m record that had stood since 1990, with a blistering time of 4m 50.40s.

In December last year, we had 106 athletes compete at the Southern Metropolitan Zone Championships at Barden Ridge over 3 days. We were proud to have 81 athletes qualify to compete at the Region Championships in February and it was our most successful Region Championships on record. Our athletes achieved 25 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals and 15 Bronze medals over the two-day Championship. These results are a credit to our athletes and to our Centre Coaches, who volunteer their time to provide training opportunities for our athletes across the range of athletics events.

A notable achievement from the Region Championships is the performance of Noah Samways, who won 3 Gold medals in the U10 Boys 70m, 100m and 200m sprint events. Not only did Noah win those events, he also broke the Region record in the 70m event and the 100m event, records which had previously stood for 11 years and 14 years respectively.

RWLAC had 18 athletes automatically qualify to compete at the Hart Sports State Track & Field Championships in March, by placing 1st or 2nd in their events. Another 16 athletes have qualified for the State Championships in the “next best 8” round after all Region Championships have been completed. Our highest number is State qualifiers ever.

Mercy Works: Mentoring Program for Refugee and Asylum Seeker Students

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Mercy Works: Mentoring Program for Refugee and Asylum Seeker Students

Mercy Connect is a remarkable community support service dedicated to recruiting, training, and empowering volunteers to assist refugee and asylum seeker students (K-12/mature-aged 18-24) and adults in overcoming various obstacles to education, such as language, socio-cultural, and economic challenges during their settlement period. In-class mentoring sessions are carefully curated to enhance self-esteem and well-being, with a particular focus on boosting numeracy and literacy standards.

Revesby Workers’ Club generously contributed $10,000 to facilitate the program’s rollout within the Canterbury-Bankstown area with over 200 active participants. Recently, Christine Benham and Christine Butters visited Bankstown Senior College to witness firsthand the targeted assistance provided during this crucial transition phase. The program’s impact was evident in the heightened student engagement, the formation of social networks, increased confidence, self-esteem, and the potential for better life outcomes through continued education, training, and employment opportunities.

Goals for Inclusion: Revesby Workers Club’s Kick-Off with Sydney FC’s Disability Program

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Goals for Inclusion: Revesby Workers Club’s Kick-Off with Sydney FC’s Disability Program

In collaboration with Sydney FC’s grassroots disability programs, Revesby Workers Club funded $15,000.00 to expand this initiative into the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA. Many children with disabilities express interest in sports but often face limited opportunities for inclusive activities in their local communities. Recognising this gap, the new program has been launched at Caroline Chisholm School, offering a platform for children to explore and develop skills through engaging in physical activities alongside a dedicated Sydney FC representative.

The program, which kicked off in January 2024, featured weekly sessions where each child is encouraged to participate in interactive group soccer play tailored to their abilities. Beyond enhancing physical skills, these sessions prioritise the social well-being of participants, fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging. By engaging in these activities, the children not only strengthen their mobility and core physical skills but also form meaningful connections with their peers and coaches.

This program uplifts these remarkable children by providing opportunities for personal achievement within a supportive and inclusive environment, enabling them to thrive both on and off the field.

Sensory Experience: Transforming Broderick Gillawarna School’s Sensory Garden

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Sensory Experience: Transforming Broderick Gillawarna School’s Sensory Garden

Revesby Workers proudly donated over $25,500.00 towards the revitalisation of Broderick Gillawarna School’s “Smell, Touch, Look, and Listen” Sensory Garden. This substantial contribution aimed to enrich the environment by incorporating elements that stimulate all senses, catering specifically to students with disabilities,

The revamped space now boasts fragrant plants, textured foliage, vibrant colours, and ambient sounds, providing an immersive sensory experience for all who visit. A new accessible footpath was installed, ensuring inclusivity for individuals with mobility or physical disabilities. This project not only builds environmental awareness but also enhances academic learning, offering invaluable benefits to both students and the broader school communities.

Music Therapy: Empowering Children with Disabilities

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Music Therapy: Empowering Children with Disabilities

In collaboration with the Morris Children’s Fund, Revesby Workers Club dedicated its support to enhancing the lives of children with disabilities through music therapy sessions. With a generous donation of $8000.00, these sessions were conducted at George Ball School in Bass Hill throughout the academic year.

Managed by Rhythm Village, an organisation specialising in utilising music to unlock the potential of students with special needs, the program provided a platform for every child to shine. Each participant was afforded the opportunity to showcase their unique talents, express themselves through the language of music, nurture their innate creativity, and challenge their physical boundaries. This program ensured that every child was engaged in playing instruments and experiencing the joy of creating music

Safeguarding Member Privacy: Our Commitment Amid Recent Data Breach Concerns.

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The recent media reports regarding a data breach affecting various licensed Clubs and Pubs in NSW have raised some concerns about the security of personal information of our valued members at Revesby Workers’ Club. Please note that the Club assures all its members including, Health Mates Fitness Centre, Mooney Mooney Club & Revesby Greens, that safeguarding member privacy is our utmost priority. At Revesby Workers’ Club, we hold a deep commitment to protecting the confidentiality and security of our members’ details. As such, we implement stringent measures to ensure that your personal information remains secure at all times

It’s important to clarify that the reported data breach is not linked to Revesby Workers’ Club systems. Our club does not engage with the third-party IT provider associated with the breach. We maintain full control over our data storage and management systems, allowing us to uphold the highest standards of security and privacy for our members.

Should you have any concerns or questions regarding the security of your personal information, we encourage you to reach out to our team. Your peace of mind is paramount to us, and we are here to address any inquiries or provide additional information as needed.

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