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BMFC Wellbeing Committee
Our Purpose
The BMFC Wellbeing Committee aims to create a community that supports and encourages wellbeing by providing a safe and supportive environment for all members of the club. We are committed to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing practices.
Our mission statement includes the following:
- To make wellbeing support more visible and accessible.
- To reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
- To increase support networks for players, coaches, members, and the broader community.
Across the year we collaborate, promote, organise and host a wide range of events and initiatives with this vision in mind. Some of our newer initiatives include:
- An inclusive football day in collaboration with SANFL
- A second hand uniform and boots collection point
- Encouraging parents to present guernseys to their child at U13 presentation night prior to round 1, with the aim of promoting connection and belonging amongst juniors’ families
- Acknowledgement of the volunteers within our club
Responses to our annual Wellbeing Survey provided further evidence to reinforce the importance of the work we are doing. There are many positive comments about the impact our committee is having across the community, as well as a call for further action to build awareness of mental health, promoting and supporting inclusivity and continuing to organise and host affordable family events.
We are incredibly grateful for the support and donations we have continued to receive from our community; cash donations from generous members of our community, donations of vouchers and gifts for raffles as well as goods for us to sell at family days, allowing us to top up our funds for future events.
We are incredibly grateful for the support and donations we have continued to receive from our community; cash donations from generous members of our community, donations of vouchers and gifts for raffles as well as goods for us to sell at family days, allowing us to top up our funds for future events.
Our Initiatives
WELLBEING ROUND - A round dedicated to raising awareness and promoting positive mental health and wellbeing practices. Players wear specially designed guernseys across all grades to show their support.
PROMOTION OF WELLBEING SUPPORTS & SERVICES – Keeping the conversation going about looking after ourselves and each other.
FAMILY DAYS - A day for all club members and members of the community to come together and enjoy a day of fun, games and activities for the kids.
TACKLE YOUR FEELINGS - A mental health workshop for all club members to learn about mental health and wellbeing practices.
GUEST SPEAKERS – BRETT BURTON & FAT FARMERS joined us in providing valuable insights and an open space for conversations around health and wellbeing, including free health checks conducted at the Club by Flinders University on our Wellbeing Match Day.
ANNUAL COMBINED TRAINING SESSION – Senior players join the junior players for a training session to build connection and unity across the entire playing group, including a bite to eat and opportunity to mingle at the conclusion.
JUNIOR AMBROSE GOLF DAY - A day for the youth in our community to come together and enjoy a day of golf and social connection.
WELLBEING SURVEYS - Surveys are conducted to gather feedback from club members and the local community on how the club can better support their mental health and wellbeing.
PROMOTION OF WELLBEING SUPPORTS & SERVICES – Keeping the conversation going about looking after ourselves and each other.
FAMILY DAYS - A day for all club members and members of the community to come together and enjoy a day of fun, games and activities for the kids.
TACKLE YOUR FEELINGS - A mental health workshop for all club members to learn about mental health and wellbeing practices.
GUEST SPEAKERS – BRETT BURTON & FAT FARMERS joined us in providing valuable insights and an open space for conversations around health and wellbeing, including free health checks conducted at the Club by Flinders University on our Wellbeing Match Day.
ANNUAL COMBINED TRAINING SESSION – Senior players join the junior players for a training session to build connection and unity across the entire playing group, including a bite to eat and opportunity to mingle at the conclusion.
JUNIOR AMBROSE GOLF DAY - A day for the youth in our community to come together and enjoy a day of golf and social connection.
WELLBEING SURVEYS - Surveys are conducted to gather feedback from club members and the local community on how the club can better support their mental health and wellbeing.
Committee Members
- Mel Allder
- Mick Scordo
- Kane Thiele
- Celeste Banks
- Jemma Kassulke
- Carly Johnson
- Sherri Scordo
- Tyson Schrapel
- Damian Heinicke
Riverland Services Guide
| Mental Health Supports | |
| Mental health triage – 24hr emergency line | 13 14 65 |
| Lifeline | 13 11 14 |
| Kids helpline | 1800 551 800 |
| Beyond Blue | 1300 224 636 |
| Local GP | 8588 2040 |
| Domestic Violence Support | |
| Centacare | 8215 6380 |
| Domestic violence gateway | 1800 800 098 |
| 1800Respect | 1800 737 732 |
| Therapeutic Services (Free) | |
| Relationships Australia | 8582 4122 |
| Focus One Health (18+) | 8582 3823 |
| Headspace (12-25) | 8582 4422 |
| Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) | - |
| Therapeutic Services (Fee) | |
| Rhythmic Drumming & Counselling | 0435 852 390 |
| Calming connections | 0455 779 073 |
| Gambling Help Services (Free) | |
| Relationships Australia – Berri | 1800 934 196 |
| Gambling Helpline (after hours) | 1800 858 858 |