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Sporties is proud to support Escabags, an Australian charity which distributes ‘Escape Bags’ for victims fleeing domestic and family abuse. An ‘Escape Bag’ is a free tote bag filled with the necessities that a victim of abuse and his/her children may need when initially escaping a dangerous or abusive situation. The Escabags Mission is to…

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On Thursday 19 September, Sporties visited Hammondville Public School to present them with a ClubGRANTS cheque for $34,780. This funding will provide access to the Learning Links Psychology in Schools – Mental Health & Wellbeing Program. It will support up to 60 vulnerable students using evidence-based programs to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, low…

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This month, Sporties has signed up for Snacktember which aims to ensure every Aussie kid has snacks. Over the past seven years, this wonderful organisation has been collecting snack donations from the community and passing them onto OzHarvest and neighbourhood aid groups across the country, to share with vulnerable families. As a result, the initiative…

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Last Sunday, close to 200 members of our community came together at Homestead Park in Chipping Norton for Care For A Walk, to raise money for the purchase of a van for Georges River Life Care. We were aiming for $15,000…. And WE DID IT! Thanks to the generosity of donors, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and walk…

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On Wednesday 4 September, we celebrated some wonderful members of our community with our fifth ‘Nominate A Neighbour’ morning tea. Nominate A Neighbour encourages people to share stories about the quiet achievers in their neighbourhood, those who make a real difference in the lives of others but rarely get the recognition they deserve. Each round,…

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On Thursday 29 August, Sporties CEO Jeff Gibbs and the Community Partnerships team visited Heroes With Ability (HWA) at Nuwarra Public School, to present them with a ClubGRANTS cheque for $20,000. HWA is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes inclusive sporting opportunities for young people with physical and mental disabilities. This funding will allow HWA to…

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When we launched Lighthorse Kitchen at Sporties, the aim was to elevate the dining experience for our members and guests. To compliment the high-quality food on offer, we decided to reinvigorate our wine list to give patrons the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal complimented by a great drop. We set out to create a…

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During the recent renovations at Sporties, we replaced the furniture in our dining room, main lounge, and Auditorium. Most of these items were still in good condition and we didn’t want to send them to landfill, so we reached out to a few of our community partners to see if they would like to make…

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On Thursday 30 May, Sporties proudly unveiled a new life-saving defibrillator machine at the Sandy Point Community Centre. This project was in partnership with Sutherland Shire Council, Heart of the Nation, the Sandy Point Community Hall Committee, Freedom Fitness, and our Club, to bring the residents of this small community some piece of mind in…

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