Archive for year: 2026

Revesby Workers’ Club Wins Prestigious Leagues Club Australia John Knipe Award

Revesby Workers’ Club has been honoured with the prestigious Leagues Club Australia (LCA) John Knipe Award in recognition of the outstanding impact of its Tertiary Scholarship Program.

The John Knipe Award, presented by LCA, celebrates clubs that deliver exceptional community or charitable initiatives outside of standard grants programs. It recognises organisations that make a meaningful, long-term difference in their communities, placing Revesby Workers’ Club alongside other clubs nationally acknowledged for their commitment to positive social impact.

The Club’s Tertiary Scholarship Program, which has been running for more than six decades, is one of the longest-standing initiatives of its kind in the Australian club industry. The program eases the financial burden for local students pursuing higher education and supports the development of future leaders across a wide range of fields, including health, engineering, law, science, trades, and the arts.

Since its inception, the program has enabled countless students to access tertiary education, helping to foster skills, opportunities, and leadership within the local community. By recognising academic achievement and supporting young people to reach their potential, the program has become a cornerstone of the Club’s commitment to education and community development.

Women in Bowls: Community Friendship and Fun

The women of Revesby Workers’ Bowls—both Indoor and Outdoor—continue to demonstrate the power of community, friendship and sport in bringing people together. Across the Revesby Workers’ Women’s Indoor Bowls Club and the Revesby Workers’ Bowling Club (mixed), are players of all ages and skill levels are finding connection, confidence and a sense of belonging.

For many, joining begins with a simple decision to try something new. Connie Sorrenti first walked into the Ladies Indoor Bowls Club in 2017 after reducing her work hours and feeling the need for a mid‑week connection. Despite not knowing a thing about bowls, she was welcomed with open arms by a group of women who ranged in age from their late 60s through to an impressive 92. The Indoor Bowls Club, now over 30 years old, has long provided a warm and supportive environment for women—particularly those living alone—to spend time with friends, share laughter, and enjoy friendly competition every Wednesday. The room is always filled with playful cheers, groans, chatter and celebration, proving that the social side of the game is just as meaningful as the sport itself.

Outdoors at Revesby Workers’ Bowling Club, members like Leanne Kelly have discovered a new passion in lawn bowls. After years of playing netball and wanting a safer way to stay active, Leanne took up the sport and quickly fell in love with it. In just two years she has already achieved impressive results, including winning a Charity Day event and finishing as runner‑up in the Ladies Pairs competition. She thrives on the physical and mental challenge—mastering line and length, predicting opponents’ shots, and facing the unpredictable elements of the weather. What she values most, however, is the camaraderie and friendships built within the club, where modern uniforms and a lively social culture have replaced old stereotypes of bowls being a quiet pastime for older players.

Both the Indoor and Outdoor Bowls communities offer women a sense of place and purpose. Players celebrate milestones together, support one another through challenges, and share countless moments of joy on and off the mat. Whether it’s the friendly mid‑week Indoor games or the competitive and social sessions on the greens—including twilight bowls in summer—each experience strengthens the network of women who proudly represent Revesby Workers’.

Both clubs extend a warm invitation to new players.

The Revesby Workers’ Ladies Indoor Bowls Club will hold an Open Day on 18 February, where visitors can try a game, enjoy free tea and coffee, and meet the wonderful women who make the club so special. Contact Connie Sorrenti 0409 677 755 for further details.

The Revesby Workers Bowling Club at Revesby Greens also welcomes newcomers with access to coaching, equipment and a friendly community ready to help beginners learn the sport. Contact the Bowls office for further information on 02 8707 6995 or email revesbybowlers@outlook.com.

Opening Sporting Doors for Children in Out-of-Home Care

A partnership between FosterCare FC and the Club is giving children in Out-of-Home Care across Canterbury-Bankstown the opportunity to participate in local sport and build meaningful connections in their community.

FosterCare FC, launched earlier this year, is an initiative helping children in care overcome financial and logistical barriers to joining local sporting groups. Many children face emotional and social challenges, and participation in sport offers routine, friendship, and positive role models. Early support from Revesby Workers’ Club helped launch the program locally and enabled the team to secure additional grants in other areas.

Revesby Workers’ Club is now the program’s founding impact partner, funding 40 placement of children in the local area. Within just three months since the partnership, 10 children have already been registered into clubs, receiving uniforms, equipment, and fees.

The benefits are clear – children who have experienced trauma gain confidence, social skills, and a sense of belonging. One DCJ Case Worker said a previously shy child now trains twice a week, plays every Saturday, and is “thriving through sports.” Children are known not as “the foster kid,” but as part of a team—the striker, the bowler, the goal attack.

The program also strengthens community ties. Clubs, carers, and case workers collaborate to support children, while FosterCare FC manages coordination to remove barriers such as cost, lack of networks, and complex registration systems.

With the backing of local Clubs, FosterCare Sport is on track to reach 120 children nationally in its first year, with hopes to expand further. This partnership is helping children in care feel included, valued, and connected—both on and off the field.

Sub Club Christmas – Celebrating Community Volunteers

The Board of Directors recently hosted the annual Sub Club Appreciation Christmas Event at Revesby Greens—an afternoon dedicated to celebrating the remarkable volunteers of our community. These passionate individuals selflessly give their time, skills, and energy throughout the year to support families and community members through sport, recreation, and social connection.

Club Vice President Christine Benham opened the event with a warm and heartfelt welcome, highlighting the vital contribution our Sub Clubs make to enriching local lives. From Cricket, Swimming, Seniors Golf, Indoor Ladies Bowls, Hockey, Netball, Revesby Writers, and Toastmasters—among many others—each group embodies the strong community spirit that defines our Club.

The celebration also featured a special Bill Bullard Charity raffle, adding an extra layer of goodwill. Thanks to the generosity of attendees, the raffle raised over $500 for the Bill Bullard Charity Committee. These funds will go directly toward supporting the Bankstown–Lidcombe Hospital by helping purchase essential items from the hospital’s equipment wish list.