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Blazing a trail: goal umpire Neve

Neve Worthy (2016) made her league debut as a WAFL and AFLW Goal Umpire in July! Neve, who is in her final year of law at the University of Western Australia, is one of five female goal umpires. There are roughly 40 goal umpires in total. Neve made her league debut in the Swan Districts v East Perth clash at Steel Blue Oval. The WANFL Umpires Association says Neve started her journey at the WAFL after being highly recommended by Rick Payne and quickly showed people why she was worthy of a spot at WAFL level. “With her humour and energetic attitude, Neve has quickly become a beloved member of the group,” the WANFL Umpires Association says. “Neve's dedication, commitment, and coachability saw her vastly improve over the past few seasons and resulted in her umpiring the 2021 Colts Grand Final and she was named as the Talent Academy Goal Umpire of the year. “This season Neve was selected to umpire at the 16s State Championships and has being appointed to the AFLW umpiring team for the 2022/2023 season all of which have contributed to her selection at league level this weekend.” When we briefly touched base with Neve, she told us how much she is enjoying blazing a trail as one of 20 female umpires of the 200-strong umpiring cohort. As well as her legal studies and her goal umpiring duties, Neve is working at a community legal centre. Brilliant effort, Neve.

The Celestial Project raises awareness about homelessness

Eva Staude (2021) and Amelie Boulden (2021) with Izzy (Year 10) have been working on a not-for-profit venture to help the homeless. Eva says...

The Celestial Project will produce ethically and environmentally friendly non-profit streetwear with some of the proceeds going to homeless support service 55 Central in Maylands.

Eva, Izzy and Amelie are pictured here with their hoodies designed to keep everybody warm this winter. They are on Instagram.