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Current funding opportunities through Department of Planning and Community Development
Posted: 5th February 2012
Check out the latest sporting grants avaliable from the Victorian Government!
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January nominations for 2012 Sports Star close Friday
Posted: 5th February 2012
Don't forget to get nominations in for the January 2012 Sports Star Awards. Nominations close this Friday 10 February. For further details contact Mallee Sports Assembly on 5021 3464
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Sports Trainer Course in Mildura
Posted: 2nd February 2012
Mallee Sports Assembly and Sports Medicine Australia are coordinating a Level 1 Sports Trainer Course to be held on the 25th March and 1st April 2012, South Mildura Football Club Rooms. This course is open to any person who wants to become an accredited sports trainer. It provides skills on how to prevent and manage injuries on and off the sporting field. Topics covered include: Preventing sports injuries; principles of injury management; sports tapping; sports nutrition; transporting the injured athlete; common sporting illness, injuries and medical conditions. National accreditation from this 16 hour course is the standard requirement to work as a sports trainer in many of the country’s sporting codes. The only pre-requisite required is to have a current first aid certificate. Successful completion of the Level 1 Sports Trainer course provides an opportunity for participants to become an SMA National accredited Sports Trainer. The cost of this course is $185. Re-Accreditation Course will also be provided, on the 1st April, at South Mildura Football Club Rooms. Cost is $95. Further information or to register please contact Mallee Sports Assembly office, Mildura, phone 5021 3464 or 255 Eleventh St, Mildura.
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All Abilities Social Tennis Program
Posted: 1st February 2012
Mildura Lawn Tennis Club will be conducting a social tennis program for people with disabilities on Wednesday evenings from 6-7pm. Everyone is welcome to come and join the program which will recommence on the 15th February until the end of March. If you are not a member of Mildura Lawn Tennis Club, it will be $6 to play each week. For Club members it is a free program.
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Mildura Alcheringa Pony Club Cross Country and Show Jumping Training Day
Posted: 1st February 2012
The Mildura Alcheringa Pony Club is running a Cross Country & Show Jumping Training Day on Sunday 19 February 2012 at the Mildura Alcheringa Pony Club grounds, Racecourse Rd, Mildura. Come and train on our recently re-furbished Cross Country course! Home of the Mildura EA Horse Trials
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Morning Swims at Wycheproof Pool!
Posted: 1st February 2012
Commencing Wednesday 1 February between 9am and 10am
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Dont forget to get your tickets!!!
Posted: 1st February 2012
The Northen Mallee Harvey Norman Sunraysia 97.9 SunFM Sports Star Awards are just around the corner! Tickets are selling fast so dont forget to get your tickets!!!!
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2012 All Abilities Regional Bowls Day
Posted: 31st January 2012
The Stawell Bowling Club is pleased to host the 2012 All Abilities Regional Bowls Day. To be held on Thursday 9th February 2012 from 10:30am.
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The Mallee Sports Assembly 2012 Calendar of Events launched
Posted: 31st January 2012
The Mallee Sports Assembly has now launched the 2012 Calendar of Events with over 500 of calendars printed and distributed to sport and recreation groups across the municipalities of Mildura, Swan Hill, Buloke and Gannawarra.
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Country Action Grant Scheme now open!
Posted: 31st January 2012
The Country Action Grant Scheme is currently open for application and closes on 1 March. Funding up to $5000 is available for sporting groups to use for projects which will increase the skills of coaches, officials and managers, increase club operational capacity and improve accessibility to sport and recreation in rural and regional areas.
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Access for All Abilities Croquet Program, charlton
Posted: 15th January 2012
Charlton Croquet Club is hosting a 4 week All Abilities Croquet Program commencing on 7th February. Come along and try something different and meet new people!
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Sports Star Awards
Posted: 8th January 2012
Its that time of year again....The 2011 Harvey Norman Sunraysia 97.9 SunFM 20th Annual Northen Mallee Sports Star Awards. Come along for a great night and to celebrate the achievements of our sporting community. Friday 10 February 6:30 at Club Da Vinci. See attached for more details
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2011 VET in Schools Students Excellence Awards
Posted: 18th December 2011
The Murray Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) hosted the 8th Annual VET in Schools Students Excellence Awards at the Swan Hill Jockey Club on Wednesday November 23rd 2011 celebrating the outstanding achievements of students from regional secondary schools participating in Vocational Education & Training (VET) programs and Australian School based Apprenticeships.
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Swan Hill Cross-Cultural Awareness Program
Posted: 18th December 2011
The Cross-Cultural Awareness program was held in Swan Hill at Neighbourhood House on Monday 21st November 2011
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October Winner for the Harvey Norman 97.9 Sun FM Sports Star
Posted: 18th December 2011
Seventeen year old Cameron Waters has been selected as the October winner of the Harvey Norman Sunraysia’s 97.9 Sun FM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards
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News from Woorinen South Walking Club
Posted: 18th December 2011
The Woorinen South Walking Club reports on a very sucessful year.
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Medibank Community Grants Now Available
Posted: 18th December 2011
The Medibank Community Fund Grants are now open for projects which encourage people of all ages to live longer and in good health by staying mentally and physically active. Grants will be awarded to the initiatives which best promote healthy eating and community connectedness. Applications close at 12.00pm AEST on February 17 2012 and successful applicants will be announced by 1st May 2012
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Mildura Disability Awareness Program 2011
Posted: 18th December 2011
In 2011 the Mallee Sports Assembly facilitated a Disability Awareness Program (DAP) in the Mildura region. Directed at primary school students, the program aims to explore opportunities which will increase disability awareness as a means of reducing the stigma, enhance inclusion and encourage participation.
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SAILABILITY VISITS LAKE BOGA TO HELP CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY
Posted: 18th December 2011
Recently Sailability visited Lake Boga as a part of the 2011 International Day for People With A Disability celebrations. The event was highly sucessful with many people attending, including students from local primary schools and clients of disability services.
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Kerang helps celebrate International Day for People with a Disability
Posted: 18th December 2011
The annual celebrations for International Day for People with a Disability were held on Saturday 3 December at the “Powerhouse” in Kerang. The event was very well supported with approximately 25 people attending from Kerang and Cohuna.
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Jim Wallis is a true blue Volunteer
Posted: 5th December 2011
The Mallee Sports Assembly is thrilled to acknowledge the volunteer services of Jim Wallis of the Quambatook Football Club. Jim who was nominated by committee member Jackie Ritchie who states” Jim has strong community driven values. He works tirelessly in order to improve his community and strongly supports many organizations within the township of Quambatook”.
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Have you seen the CleanEdge Website?
Posted: 4th December 2011
An initiative of Sports Medicine Australia – Victorian Branch, CleanEdge has been designed to provide a range of information on training, injury prevention and health related issues for grassroots sporting participants, coaches and clubs.
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2011 INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY CELEBRATIONS AND LAWN BOWLING PROGRAM WIND-UP
Posted: 4th December 2011
The Charlton Bowls for all Abilities wrapped up on Thursday 24th November 2011 and was followed by celebrations for 2011 International Day for People with a Disability. As usual the Bowls program proved to be very popular
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Government announces sports injury prevention taskforce
Posted: 4th December 2011
A Sports Injury Prevention Taskforce has recently been established with the aim of reducing the level of sports injuries in grassroots sports. Devised with the aim of increasing the use of injury prevention strategies, reducing the number of sports related injury and increasing participation rates, the taskforce is an initiative of the Victorian Government and is supported by leading organisations, including Sports Medicine Australia, VicHealth and Vicsport, and prominent academics in the sports injury field.
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The Mallee Sports Assembly 2010 2011 Annual General Meeting
Posted: 13th November 2011
The Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday 18th October in the Mildura Settlers Cricket Clubrooms. As part of the AGM the new committee of management for the 2011/12 year was elected. Guest Speaker for the night was Steve Burton; Chairperson of the fledgling organization, Active Broken Hill Inc. who spoke about their experiences establishing a similar group to the Mallee Sports Assembly in Broken Hill.
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BARRY BAILEY OF THE KERANG BOWLING CLUB RETURNS TO THE GREENS AFTER A STROKE
Posted: 6th November 2011
On October 30 2010 Barry Bailey of Kerang suffered a severe stroke. Never one give up easily Barry, with the support from his wife and family and from fellow bowlers at the Kerang Bowling Club, is well and truly on the road to recovery and what’s more, back playing Bowels!
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Charlton Bowling Club host All Abilities Bowling Program
Posted: 6th November 2011
Once the Charlton Bowling Club is hosting an all abilities Bowling “come and try” sessions as part of the Access for All Abilities” program. The first of four sessions kicked off on Thursday 3 November and will continue for four weeks, with the final session being held on 23 November. For more information contact Mallee Sports Assembly Project Officer, Rhonda Allan of the Wycheproof Office on 03 5493 7796 or 0427 780 109
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Disability Awareness Program Wraps Up
Posted: 9th October 2011
Rhonda Allan, Project Officer for the Mallee Sports Assembly reported that she and Clinton Hucker, Rural Access Co-ordinator have now visited all the schools within the Ganawarra and Buloke Shires and conducted disability awareness sessions as part of the Disability Awareness Program.
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The Victorian Department of Health Wellbeing Plan 2011-2015 addressing injury prevention in sport
Posted: 25th September 2011
The Victorian Department of Health has recently released its Wellbeing Plan 2011-2015. The plan aims to improve the health and wellbeing of all Victorians by engaging communities in preventative measures, and by strengthening systems for health protection and promotion across all government sectors. Sports Medicine Australia – Victorian Branch (SMA-VIC’) welcomes the new plan which addresses sports related injury prevention and identifies further opportunities for progress towards safer environments. The Smartplay program, one of SMA-VIC’s key programs, aims to reduce the incidence and frequency of sport and recreation injuries. For further information on other Smartplay programs visit http://www.smartplay.com.au/pub/pstart.asp?SiteId=12
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Disability Awareness Program for Primary Schools in the Gannawarra Council Area
Posted: 12th September 2011
A disability awareness program has commenced in Primary Schools in the Ganawarra Council region to assist primary school aged children understand what it is like for people living with a disability.
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Tyntynder Football Netball Club nominate Glen Domaille for the MSA Volunteer Award
Posted: 7th August 2011
With over 53 years of service to the club Glen Domaille is well qualified for a Volunteer Award and recognition for his many wonderful years of service to the Tyntynder Football Netball Club
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May winner for 2011 Harvey Norman Sunraysia’s 97.9 Sun FM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards
Posted: 25th July 2011
Mallee Sports Assembly is proud to announce Thomas Sandiman as the May winner of the Harvey Norman Sunraysia’s 97.9 Sun FM Northern Mallee Sports Star Awards.
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YOORALLA SUPPORTS A CHARLTON FLOOD VICTIM
Posted: 10th June 2011
Melbourne based group, Yooralla Community Services for People with a Disability recently showed their support to a charlton flood victim.
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IS YOUR CLUB UP TO DATE WITH ITS INCORPORATION REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES??
Posted: 5th June 2011
REMINDER! DONT BE COMPLACIENT!! It has recently been brought to our attention that a number of Sporting Clubs and Associations are not up to date with their Incorporation reporting and run the risk of being deregistered. All clubs must submit an annual return statement and pay the associated fees on a yearly basis in order to remain incorporated and to protect your club, committee and members against liability.
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Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport document made available to Mallee clubs
Posted: 16th March 2010
A Code of Conduct for Community Sporting organisations has been released across Victoria, and the MSA has received a copy to make available to all recreation bodies across the region. The Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport outlines behaviourrs which are expected to be followed by every person invovled in community sport, as well as identifying the behaviours which must not be tolerated.
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