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Category Archives: Well Being
COMMITTED FUNDING FOR NEW CLUBROOMS
ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MARY DOYLE MP
Tormore Reserve is receiving $5 million from the Albanese Labor Government for their brand new pavilion and facilities upgrades!
I was thrilled to join Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government @catherine_kingmp to announce the funding. This $5 million investment will ensure that @boroniahawksfnc,Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior and @boronia_cc have the facilities they deserve.
Along with the $1.2 million from the Victorian State Government, this combined $6.2 million project is fully funded and ready to be delivered by Knox City Council.
Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club and Boronia Hawks Football Netball Club – Junior are enormously proud of this generous support for our club. We believe it to be a vote of confidence in our ongoing commitment to maintain a strong and inclusive environment for our players, their families and all our members and local supporters. We are very grateful to @marydoylemp @jacksontaylormp, Catherine King MP and @knoxcouncil for their backing of our sporting, social and wellbeing programs.
On behalf of our club and our co-tenants from Boronia Cricket Club, we all thank you so much!
THANK YOU TO HAWKS NEST COTERIE GROUP
A very big thank you to our magnificent supporters from the Hawks Nest Coterie Group who made a generous donation to headspace Knox as a result of yesterday’s lunch at the club. We thank them for joining us in supporting this great organisation. We hope you all had a great day! Thanks to Sammi D for the photos.
THANK YOU HEADSPACE KNOX
Boronia Hawks FNC is very privileged to be involved with headspace Knox in the annual Headspace Cup against neighbouring club The Basin. Yesterday’s game resulted in a win for the Hawks, but more importantly it brought into focus the essential role played by headspace throughout Australia. We extend our thanks to headspace Knox for facilitating our participation in spreading their message.
headspace is Australia’s National Youth Mental Health Foundation, providing early intervention mental health services to 12–25 year-olds. Based at Westfield Knox Ozone, headspace offers young people a welcoming environment where they can access confidential and free mental health support, health advice, and general information.
Our very own Dylan Dower is also a supporter of headspace Knox through his business Grow Club. headspace receives 100% of all the profits earned by the sale of Dyl’s “go easy” hoodies. These hoodies were presented yesterday to players in the three games against The Basin.
A big thank you goes to Chris from headspace, The Basin Football Netball Club committee and players; and to Dylan Dower.
WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE | JOFFA!
One of Boronia Hawks most lovable characters, amazing volunteer and passionate Vets player Geoff “Joffa” Bell will be taking part in this year’s Worlds Greatest Shave to raise money and awareness in the battle against leukaemia.
With arguably the best mop of hair currently gracing ovals in the EFNL, he will shave it all off this Thursday night in front of a packed Hawka clubroom if everyone can dig deep enough.
Please support this bloke by chipping in a few bucks or whatever you can. If you can’t make it up to the club on Thursday night you can help Joffa by making a donation online by clicking on this link.
LAST PRE-CHRISTMAS TRAINING | Supporting Knox Infolink
We made a great contribution last year and after such an awesome Premiership Season on field this year, I know The Hawka Family are ready to dig deep to help those less fortunate in our local area, especially in these tough times.
So everyone is invited to come down to Tormore Reserve @ 6pm on Wednesday 13th December for a light and fun training session, followed by a BBQ.
Please also consider bringing along a donation of food or a gift to generously support Knox Infolink Inc in their ‘Share the Joy’ Knox Christmas Appeal for those who need an extra hand at this time of year. Here are some ideas for what you might donate:
Food Items – must be on-perishable
- Fruit Cake / mince pies
- Lollies / Chocolate
- Soft Drink / fruit juice
- Jam
- Jelly cups
- Christmas Pudding
- Pasta Sauce
- Long Life Custard 1L
- Sweet / Savoury Biscuits
- Pancake shake mix
- Long Life Milk 1L
- Coffee, Tea & Sugar
- Tinned Fruit
- Tinned Tuna
Gift Ideas for 0 -18 Months
- Soft toys
- Picture Books
- Bath toys
- Cup, bowl & cutlery sets
Gift Ideas for 2 – 4 Years
- Cars/trucks
- Thomas the Tank Engine
- Duplo
- Toy Story
- Fisher Price eg. Little People
- Ride on Toys
- Dress up costumes
- Play Doh
- Puppets
Gift Ideas for 5 – 6 Years
- Hot Wheels
- Barbie
- Tea Set
- Etch a Sketch
- Dress Up Costumes
- Lego
- Play Doh
- Art & Craft set
Gift Ideas for 7 – 10 Years
- Board Games
- Hot Wheels
- Lego
- Sport Equipment
- Summer Water Toys
- Dolls
- Craft Sets
- Remote Control Cars
Gift Ideas for 11 – 13 Years
- Sports Equipment
- Movie Tickets
- Gift Vouchers
- Summer Water Toys
- Dress Up Costumes
- Make-up kits
- Walkie Talkies
Gift Ideas for 14-16 Years
- Books
- Movie Tickets
- Gift Vouchers
- Sporting Equipment
- Summer Water Toys
- Remote Control Cars
- Make-up kits
If you can’t make it, would like to find out more about the appeal or would otherwise like to donate directly to Knox Infolink, see www.givenow.com.au/ or visit Knox Infolink: Monday-Thursday 10am-3pm 136 Boronia Road, BORONIA Ph: 9761 1325
McHAPPY DAY 2023! | BORONIA McDONALDS
McHAPPY DAY! Please support our community partner and loyal sponsor Boronia McDonald’s 
McHappy Day 2023 will take place on Saturday, 18th November, where McDonald’s will raise much needed funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities to provide support for families of seriously ill and injured children.
Activities and fun between 11am and 2pm at Boronia McDonalds – Dorset Road Boronia.
Headspace Community Cup
On Saturday, our Senior Men played The Basin at Batterham Park for the Headspace Community Cup.
Like all games against our local rival The Basin, the game was played in great spirit with our boys prevailing in the very windy conditions.
Both teams gathered post-game to hear from both Coaches on the importance of reaching out if you are experiencing a personal crisis.
If you are a player, coach, volunteer or supporter please reach out to a friend or teammate and let them know you need help.
Please check out our Club Wellbeing Hub or contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or visit Headspace CLICK HERE.
IN MEMORY OF MONIQUE LEZSAK
Today we remember the life of Monique Lezsak, whose life was tragically cut short 2 weeks ago. Monique was the much loved cousin of Boronia Hawks player and coach Stacey Peril.
Monique was the mother of 10-year old twins, she enjoyed bodybuilding, wanted to become a Police officer and had a huge amount of life in front of her. Our Women’s Squad wore white arm bands during their most recent games in memory of Monique, in support of Stacey and as a way to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.
Please consider donating to White Ribbon in memory of Monique. This charity undertakes primary prevention of domestic and family violence in communities, schools and workplaces across the country: www.whiteribbon.org.au/Support-Us/Make-A-Donation/In-Memory
Our thoughts are with all of Monique’s family today, in particular her children and Stacey.
If you, or someone you know, requires support with family or domestic violence please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) 24-hours a day.
Learner Driving Course for Under 17’s
The Under 17.5 boys attended a METEC learner driving course last night which is an initiative through the EFNL.
METEC is METEC Driver Training located at 112 Colchester Rd, Bayswater North.
Thanks to Team Manager, Ellisa Schmidtke, who sent us some pics and a report on the night:
“Great opportunity for these young men tonight. They were super impressive with the way they represented the club, and no doubt they all learnt a lot and have a new found appreciation of what it takes to get behind the wheel.”