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MEMBERAnniversary Event
Thursday 24 October
The Revesby Workers’ Club Board of Directors will host a very special presentation event on Thursday 24 October to acknowledge those who have been loyal members of the Club and are celebrating their 25, 40 and 50 year Membership Anniversary this year.
Those members celebrating their anniversary this year will receive an invitation in late September.
We look forward to welcoming and celebrating this milestone with you.
Revesby Workers’ Club
The Journal August • September • October 2024
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Danielle McKenna
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Our Members
Betty Ruthven Celebrates 100
Betty Ruthven of Panania recently celebrated her centenary and received a commemorative medal to mark the special occasion!
A dedicated volunteer, Betty contributed over 20 years at the Royal Botanic Gardens and was active in many community groups, including the HiLo Ladies Social Golf Club, Out & About Social Club, Sydney Bushwalking Club, and the Australian Plant Society. She has always enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing clothes, and travelling extensively.
Her daughter Kathy noted that the close friendships Betty made were a significant part of her life. "She enjoyed her centenary celebrations with family and friends at a Centennial Vineyard in the Southern Highlands".
Patron
A Patron is a person who has given many years of support to the Club.
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Dennis Hayward OAM Mooney Mooney Club
Life Members
Honorary Members
A Honorary Member is a person who is a prominent citizen or local dignitary visiting the Club.
E Whitlam AC QC* 17/07/1996 C Jacobsen AM 14/11/2002 J Ferrarin 13/10/2014
M Whitlam AO* 17/07/1996 K Jacobsen OAM 14/11/2002 K Asfour 27/03/2018
N Wran AC CNZM QC* 17/07/1996 A Tierney 14/11/2002 P Newell* 25/06/2019
J Wran 17/07/1996 M Tierney 14/11/2002 W R Scott* 25/08/2020
R Hawke AC GGL* 17/07/1996 J Gillard AC 02/07/2009 P Amphlett OAM 05/08/2022 P Keating 15/10/2000 M Iemma 26/11/2009 G Lester 25/10/2022
R Carr 05/05/2002 B Boon 02/11/2011
B Brown AM 05/10/2002 Father M Thompson 05/11/2011
A Life Member is a person who has rendered outstanding service to the Club.
* Denotes deceased
MJ Donovan*12/06/1968NE Bullard OAM* 28/09/1986NJ Smith OAM*25/09/1994I Stromborg OAM30/10/2016
EL Smith* 12/06/1968V Pavlick* 28/09/1986H Bush* 24/09/1995J Rodwell 29/10/2017
GA Johnstone*12/06/1968BJ Higgs* 27/09/1987TC Semlitzky*28/09/2003C Benham 28/10/2018
HJ McDougall* 12/06/1968P Johnstone*27/09/1992DF Hayward OAM28/09/2003L Downey 27/10/2019
WN Hills* 21/12/1970D Melham AM27/09/1992P Pride 25/09/2005C Butters 25/10/2020
RJ Kelly* 24/09/1978R Polley* 26/09/1993PA Rogan* 25/11/2007D Follers 29/10/2023
M Macfarlane*23/03/1981JE Gibbons*26/09/1993A Moroney*25/11/2007
JI Webster* 25/09/1983K Heaslip* 25/09/1994AJ Ashton 18/09/2011
Vale Report (11 Apr 2024 - 9 Jul 2024)
Sidney Windschuttel
Gabrielle McKellar
Garth Warner
Anne Bayly
Bede Smith
Raymond Duclos
Barry Insull
Shirley Dorothy Bond
Lynsay Robertson
Mary Noonan
George Hume
Gregory Bryce
Kevin O'Donnell
Ron Clyne
Judith Rae
* Denotes deceased
Kaur Harsimran
Marjorie Fitzpatrick
Cecil Woods
Kathryn Alchin
George Hinton
Betty Ruthven.
Executive Report
Dear Members,
With the end of financial year now behind us, we look towards the second half of the calendar year.
We are happy to report that Revesby Workers’ Club recorded a profit of circa $6.5m pending year-end adjustments, details of which is outlined in the Financial report, this enables our Club to continue to provide funding to our subclubs, invest in education through our school subsidy and scholarship programs, consider sponsorships for charities and fundraising events and community projects to really give back to our members and wider community.
FAREWELL TO BADEN KIRGAN
After four years of loyal service to Revesby Workers’ Club as a director, Baden Kirgan has stepped down from the board as of the 25th June 2024.
Baden’s contribution in and outside the boardroom has always been outstanding. His support, guidance, and mentoring of the senior leadership team, has been invaluable.
Baden achieved a significant amount in his time serving as a director and offered support to his Sub Clubs Revesby Workers’ Athletics Junior, Revesby Workers’ Men’s Golf, Revesby Workers’ Netball and Revesby Workers’ Writers Club.
Baden Kirgan.
We wish Baden every success and take this opportunity to thank him for his contribution to our Club.
AUDITORIUM AND FUNCTIONS RENOVATIONS
As mentioned in previous Executive Reports, the renovation to our Function Centre is progressing well and we are excited for the opening at the end of this year.
Prior to the May Board Meeting, our Executive Manager – Food and Beverage, Darren Foots and Executive Manager – Facilities, Simon Melham took the Board of Directors for a tour of the renovation site and it was great to see the significant transformation since commencing this project in January.
We look forward to welcoming members back to the space for their future functions towards the end of 2024.
DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the Board of Directors open: 9:00am on Friday, 13 September 2024.
Nominations for the Board of Directors Close and Draw for the positions on the Ballot Paper: 6:00pm on Friday, 27 September 2024.
Ballot for the Board of Directors will be conducted from 10:00am to 8:00pm on Thursday, 24 October 2024 and Friday, 25 October 2024.
AGM
A copy of the 2024 Notice of Annual General Meeting also included within. Please note our AGM is scheduled for Sunday, 27 October 2024 at 10am and will be held on the Club’s premises.
If you have any questions for the AGM, please ensure they are received in writing 7 business days prior to the meeting. We look forward to our members’ attendance in support of the Club.
Daryl Melham AM President Scott Bennetts CEO
Remembrance Day
Monday 11 November 2024
Dedicated to Australian soldiers who lost their lives in fighting to protect the nation.
Where: Outside the Club’s western entrance at the Cenotaph
Time: 10.50am Service Commences
Top-Bottom (L-R): Club directors on a tour of the Function Centre construction site; Inside the Whitlam Theatre; Whitlam Theatre as viewed from the gallery and the function room outdoor terrace.
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Daryl Melham AM President
THE YEAR IN REVIEW
With the closing of the 2023/2024 Financial Year this provides opportunity to reflect on the past 12 months, on the key achievements, special events, community contributions, new member facilities and services, future developments and fond farewells.
JULY 2023
Homegrown Cricket Star; Ashleigh ‘Ash’ Gardner emerged as one of Revesby Workers‘ Cricket Club’s finest talents. She developed her all-round game before eventually debuting in the Australian women’s Twenty20 team against New Zealand in 2017. At just 26, Ashleigh played for Australia in the Women’s Ashes Series in England. Ash achieved new heights, claiming an incredible 12 wickets in the opening Ashes Test versus England - a record tally for any Australian woman. In recognition of this incredible performance, she was awarded Player of the Match.
Vale William Pearce; on 3 July 2023, William “Bill” Pearce passed aged 97. Bill was one of the Club’s 8 remaining Foundation Members and living local, he still frequented the Club when he was able.
As a young married man having moved into Sphinx Avenue with his wife Jean, both Bill and Jean established themselves in the community where Bill became a member of the Workers Club. He enjoyed socialising in the Sports Bar, playing snooker and darts and always had a bet on a Saturday with friends.
When Bill reached retirement age, he celebrated with his family in the old dining room upstairs in the Club as you can see highlighted in the photo below. Bill was always very proud of the Club, and to be part of a great Community Club’s history.
AUGUST 2023
Annual Greenkeepers Bowls Day; Head Greenkeeper at Revesby Greens, Craig Tuohy, successfully raised $6,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Following his father’s recovery, Craig has been organising this event, with the support of fellow Greenkeeper Daniel Farrel, both the Men’s and Ladies Bowlers and major sponsor, First Class Tree Service for the past 6 years. This year's event will take place on Friday 2 August.
Greg Page's ‘Heart of The Nation’; the Club has continued to support the original Yellow Wiggle Greg Page's life-saving "Heart of the Nation" initiative by providing a further $20,000 through ClubGrants to install another 4-5 public defibrillators around Revesby.
After suffering a cardiac arrest on 17 January 2020 while performing a bushfire relief show, Greg is still with us today due to the life-saving Automated External Defibrillator (“AED”) available at the venue.
During his recovery, he was astounded to learn that 90% of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of hospital do not survive. In knowing this statistic, he made it his mission to educate all Australians on how to perform CPR and the importance of AEDs being more available in public places
Ashleigh ‘Ash’ Gardner.
Daniel Farrel (left), Club President Daryl Melham AM (middle) and Craig Tuohy (right) with a cheque for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Bill’s retirement dinner with family in 1981. Bill is seated on the right side, far back, age 55.
and their key role to surviving cardiac arrest. This is how Heart of the Nation began under Greg’s direction with one key message “Call, push, shock”.
ClubGRANTS Scheme; has seen more than $1 billion given by clubs to community groups, charities and sporting teams across NSW.
163 applications were received and reviewed by the ClubGRANTS Committee with 21 being wholly or partly funded by Revesby Workers’ Club. These organisations, listed below, were invited to attend a presentation ceremony held in August.
• Bankstown City Aged Care
• Bankstown District Uniting Church
• Bankstown Koori Elders Group
• Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter
• Broderick Gillawarna School
• Caroline Chisholm School
• Chester Hill Neighbourhood Centre
• Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre
• Headway Adult Development Program Inc
• Mercy Works Ltd
• Morris Children’s Fund Inc
• Nanghami Ngallia Aboriginal Corporation
• Our National Heart Pty Ltd
• Revesby Uniting Church
• Richmond PRA
• St Luke the Evangelist Parish Church Revesby
• St Vincent De Paul Society
• The Multicultural Network
• The Potters House Revesby
• Whitlam Institute
• Women’s Justice Network
SEPTEMBER 2023
Revesby Greens; the formerly known Revesby Workers’ Sports Club was renamed ‘Revesby Greens’. Along with this change was the introduction of a new caterer, bringing a variety of authentic Chinese meals; Sizzling Garlic Prawns and Sweet and Sour Pork, to classic bistro favourites of Chicken Schnitzel and Burgers. This also saw the introduction of ‘Kids Eat FREE’ every Thursday, ‘Acoustic Arvos’ every Saturday and ‘Furry Friends’ welcome every weekend, to name just a few.
OCTOBER 2023
Welcome Daniel Kurtz; elected by the members at the General Meeting on Tuesday 3 October 2023 as Director to the Board. Daniel is the 42nd Director appointed to the Club, and would be a familiar face to many members due to his current Presidency of the Revesby Workers’ Football Club since 2019. He is also a Director of Bankstown District Football Association and has been since 2022.
Daniel has grown up in the area, attending a local school and is passionate about his volunteer role which enables him to give back to the community through sporting organisations that provide a structured and safe environment for people of all ages to participate and have fun.
Member Anniversary Celebrations; on Thursday 26 October, a special event was held for our members who celebrated their 25, 40 and 50 year member anniversary.
The event started with a morning tea for our 40 and 50 year members followed by a dinner for our 25 year members. The Club’s Board were present to congratulate all members who attended to celebrate these milestones.
Greg Page (second from left) at East HIlls Boys Technology High.
Daniel Kurtz.
A large turnout attended the 25yr member anniversary dinner.
Members celebrating their 25yr member anniversary.
40yr and 50yr member anniversary attendees.
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NOVEMBER 2023
Local School Subsidy Program; offered by the Club since its inception in 1986. This program is aligned with the Club’s purpose of being people-focused and community-proud by contributing to the education of our future.
Each school has the opportunity to submit an application requesting funding for as much as $10,000 to support a new educational program, a school event, or a sponsorship.
We received 19 applications of which 15, listed below, were successful in receiving their full requested amount or a partial grant, totalling over $65,000.
• Padstow Heights Public School
• Mount St Joseph, Milperra
• Menai Public School
• Padstow North Public School
• Caroline Chisholm School
• Broderick Gillawarna School
• Tower Street Public School
• Revesby Public School
• Picnic Point Public School
• Panania Public School
• Padstow Park Public School
• East Hills Public School
• Brooklyn Public School
• De La Salle College Revesby
DECEMBER 2023
Seniors Christmas Concert; this annual event, held on 12 December, once again proved very popular, attracting over 400 senior members. All enjoyed a 2-course menu followed by a series of live festive performances. Special appearances were also made by Mrs Clause and our very own Wally The Worker, sporting a Santa Hat.
Giving to Families at Christmas; every year the Clubs’ foyer plays home to a very special Christmas Tree, the ‘Workers’ Giving Tree’, while our Health Mates Fitness Centre hosts an annual ‘Food Drive’.
Both activities are in support of the local Padstow Community Care Christmas Appeal and each year all members, guests, and staff are invited to participate. The response was overwhelming, with over 200 gifts for children to open Christmas morning and 183.5kg of food products used to create festive hampers for families to enjoy at home with their loved ones.
Thank you to everyone who donated, we know many local families truly appreciate your generous donations.
Recipients of the Schools Subsidy Program.
Top-Bottom: Gifts and food items donated to the Padstow Community Care Christmas appeal.
Top-Bottom: Photos from the annual Seniors Christmas Concert.
JANUARY
2024
Vale Terrance (Terry) Semlitzky; we paid tribute to Life Member and former Director Terence "Terry" Semlitzky, who passed away at age 80. Terry joined Revesby Workers’ Club on 13 April 1966, and proudly served as a Director for 25 years from 26 September 1993 until 28 October 2018, whereby he was the Liaison Director for Revesby Workers’ Billiards and Snooker, Darts, Domino, Fishing, Softball Clubs and Revesby Bowling Fishing Club. In 2003 he was awarded Life Membership of Revesby Workers’ for his considerable and ongoing contributions to the Club. Terry will be fondly missed, but remembered as a proud and loyal member, respected Director, a keen competitor, and for his selfless dedication to his community.
Function Centre Renovations; in January the extensive renovation works to the Clubs Level 1, which includes the Whitlam Theatre and Function Rooms commenced, and are expected to be completed by October 2024.
It’s been more than 20 years since the Whitlam Theatre has undergone such a dramatic transformation. The entire Level 1 area over the years has had only minor refurbishments, so these major works will ensure the technology is current, the layout configurations maximise space and we are able to provide state-of-the-art, modern, and flexible facilities.
Thank you to all our extremely understanding members who may have been impacted by disruptions throughout this time. We are certainly looking forward to unveiling the finished centre in the coming months.
Minifit; In January, local children enthusiastically participated in our highly successful 2024 Minifit Clinics session, led by rugby league legend Anthony Minichiello!
These engaging and free educational fitness sessions were fully booked, attracting an exceptional turnout at Milperra Reserve.
This year marks the sixth consecutive year that the Revesby Workers’ Club has proudly sponsored this initiative, actively promoting awareness of the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and cultivating lasting, healthy habits, while also encouraging children to have fun and build new friendships along the way!
FEBRUARY 2024
Tertiary Scholarship Program; during February the Education Committee met to review new applications for the annual Tertiary Scholarship Program.
For 2024 the Club had a huge 37 previous recipients receive their $500 scholarship for ongoing studies providing a total of $18,500 to previous recipients, 9 of whom were in their final year of studies.
Top-Bottom: Before and after - The Whitlam Theatre as viewed from the stage.
Top-Bottom: Outdoor terrace; pre-function space; panelling in the function room; one of the function rooms under construction.
former Director Terence "Terry" Semlitzky.
A large turnout of children thoroughly enjoyed the free Minifit session at Milperra Reserve.
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Similar to last year, we received 8 applications achieving ATARs of over 90, which made 2024 an extremely competitive process.
The committee awarded 1 male and 1 female with a $3,000 scholarship and 12 applicants with a $500 scholarship totalling $12,000.
These 2024 recipients will receive a further $500 for each subsequent year of their degree upon submission of successful results.
This took the total of Tertiary Scholarship payments in 2024 to $30,500. Congratulations to all of our previous and new recipients.
For those interested in applying in 2025, applications open during December.
academic learning, offering benefits to both students and the entire school community.
Sydney FC Disability Program; in partnership with Sydney FC's grassroots disability programs, the Club contributed $15,000 to extend this initiative into the CanterburyBankstown LGA.
Many children with disabilities may express interest in participating in sports but face limited opportunities to find inclusive activities and sporting organisations in their local communities.
Recognising this need, the new program was launched at Caroline Chisholm School during February, providing a platform for children to explore and develop skills through engaging in physical activities with a dedicated Sydney FC representative.
Through weekly sessions, each child was given the opportunity to participate in interactive group soccer play, specifically tailored to their abilities. These sessions not only aim to enhance physical skills but also prioritise the social well-being of the participants, fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging.
Broderick Gillawarna Sensory Garden Project; funded via the ClubGRANTS scheme, the Club generously donated over $25,000 to transform Broderick Gillawarna Schools Smell, Touch, Look, and Listen –Sensory Garden. This significant contribution revitalised the space to incorporate elements stimulating all senses for students with disabilities. The use of fragrant plants, textured foliage, vibrant colours, and ambient sounds create an immersive experience.
A new accessible footpath was constructed to ensure inclusivity for individuals with mobility or physical disabilities. This initiative not only promotes environmental awareness but also supports
MARCH 2024
International Women’s Day (IWD); this March marked our fourth annual IWD event, held at the vibrant Miss Iggy’s. Beyond celebrating women, the event also raised funds to support Biyani House – Revesby Women’s Shelter.
As part of the Women's Community Shelters network, Biyani House offers short-term and emergency services to women in need, providing a safe environment for them to rebuild their confidence, self-esteem, and take control of their lives.
With the support of our partner Leagues Club Australia,
2024 School Scholarship recipients.
Top-Bottom: New plantings and accessible footpath.
Children participating in Sydney FC's grassroots program.
event sponsors, board members, and attendees, Revesby Workers’ Club was thrilled to announce that we achieved our highest donation to date, exceeding $24,000, to support this crucial cause.
Thank you to all who generously donated and attended, not only to celebrate the achievements of women but also to recognise the ongoing journey towards a more inclusive world. Save the Date for 2025, Friday 7 March.
Revesby Workers' Little Athletics; on 15 March celebrated the opening of their new facilities at Kelso North Regional Sporting Precinct.
The Official opening acknowledged the hard work of Revesby Workers’ Vice President Christine Butters and the committee, who were heavily involved in making this new centre possible.
The opening festivities showcased parent races, a tug of war, and race from the energetic under 6’s! Congratulations to Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics Centre on their new home!
Sydney FC She Can Program; in alignment with International Women’s Day and the #InspireInclusion movement, the Sydney FC Foundation's "She Can" program launched in the Revesby Workers’ Football Club with members of the 12-15 Girls team.
This program aims to dismantle the barriers faced by young girls during their early teenage years, a period that often sees a high dropout rate in organised sports, particularly in comparison to young boys of the same age.
Through both theoretical and practical approaches, the 8-week project seeks to enhance retention rates in sports and provide more opportunities for girls to enjoy the benefits associated with participation in sports.
APRIL 2024
Anzac Day 2024; On 25 April, Revesby Workers’ Club hosted a memorable ANZAC Day event, drawing nearly 300 community members, including the Padstow Rotary Club, Revesby Workers' Little Athletics, St. Luke’s Primary School, and many others.
The morning began with a march from the Bankstown YMCA to the Revesby Workers’ Club Cenotaph, led by the 9th Regiment of the Royal Australian Artillery, followed by the Governor Macquarie Memorial Pipe Band.
A special thanks to all of the club members and community who attended to show respect and honour our veterans and their families in the local district.
Music Therapy for Children with Disability; this year, the Club supported the Morris Children's Fund to provide music therapy sessions for children with disabilities.
These sessions took place weekly during the school term
International Women's Day 2024 event photos.
Members of the Revesby Workers’ Football Club attending one of the Sydney FC She Can Programs.
Left-Right: Opening of the Revesby Workers’ Little Athletics Centre, North Kelso; youngsters competing in one of the events on the day.
ANZAC Day march.
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at George Bass School, facilitated by Rhythm Village, an organisation specialising in using music as a tool to unlock the potential and capabilities of students with special needs. Through this program, every student had the opportunity to shine, express themselves through sound and music, explore their creativity, and challenge their physical boundaries. Music has the power to transcend all abilities, and this program ensured that every child was engaged in playing instruments and experiencing the joy of creating music.
people hold so much rich history that it can sometimes be difficult to recall. This is why when a memorable piece of our history is found, we make a point of restoring it.
The below image is of The Revesby Workers’ Federation Soccer Club, 1st Grade Team 1979. The Soccer Club pre-dates the Revesby Workers’ Club, originally known as the Panania Wanderers until they played under the East Hills Workers’ Club banner in 1962. Until the Clubs name change was ratified by members at an extraordinary general meeting on 30 June 1965.
The major sponsor on the team jersey was CTC Cruises, a subsidiary of the CTC Shipping Line Company, who set up a small travel business at Revesby in the mid-1970’s. Later known as Revesby Travelscene, this was the first private business to operate from a Club precinct.
MAY 2024
Sub Club Appreciation; held on Sunday 19 May to coincide with Volunteers Week, Revesby Workers' Club hosted our annual Sub Club Appreciation BBQ at Revesby Greens to celebrate the efforts of the volunteers who form the backbone of our community.
With over 60 attendees from a variety of Sub Clubs, including Cricket, Swimming, Seniors Golf, Men’s and Ladies’ Bowls, Garden Club, Hockey, Netball, Little Athletics, Toastmasters, Indoor Ladies’ Bowls, and Soccer. The highlight of the day was the heartfelt appreciation expressed by Revesby Workers' Club directors, emphasising the crucial role these groups play in supporting the families and community members in the local area.
JUNE 2024
Restoring Our Past; in 2022 the Club celebrated its 60 year and as with every milestone it’s an equally important time to reflect on how far we have come. The Clubs building and its
Pictured in the front row of this photo are well known Revesby Workers’ Club figures, whose contribution to the Club has been well documented within its history. Brien Higgs, Secretary Manager, Bill Bullard, Vice President, Bill Gannon, President and Ron Polley, Director and President of the Soccer Club.
Students participating in a music therapy session.
Attendees enjoying lunch at the annual Sub Club Appreciation BBQ.
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Membership Numbers; as in last year, this financial year saw a stabilisation in membership numbers month on month, which rounded out the total number of financial members for the Revesby Workers’ Club Group at 30 June 2024 to 68,780.
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Thank you to my fellow Directors, our dedicated staff and to all members for their continued support over the past year.
DARYL MELHAM AM President
Daryl Melham AM President
David Raper Director
Christine Benham Director
Christine Butters Vice President
Linda Downey Director
Daniel Kurtz Director
Community Our Club
SCHOOL SUBSIDY SUCCESS STORY
The Revesby Workers’ School Subsidy Program is dedicated to collaborating with 28 local schools to support essential educational initiatives. As part of this program, Broderick Gillawarna School has been awarded a subsidy of $5,000.00 to contribute to the 'Music Makes a Difference' project. This initiative is specifically aimed at enriching the lives of students with multiple disabilities through the transformative power of music education.
The allocated funds were used to facilitate a specialised music program that has been tailored to accommodate the diverse learning styles of the students. The Music Instructors adapt teaching methods to address the unique challenges faced by each individual student, ensuring that all learners receive the support they need to thrive.
The program creates an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students with disabilities can engage in meaningful musical experiences. By focusing on both skill development and personal enjoyment, the program will encourage the children to build a love for music and help students build confidence and express their creativity.
As part of our ClubGRANTS community initiatives, Revesby Workers’ Club continues to support Kidsplay@ Revesby, an integrated, intergenerational playgroup that actively encourages and supports children,
including those with additional needs, and their carers to participate. With over $8,000 donated within the last 12 months, we are proud to support 27 registered families in the group, comprising 23 parents, 10 grandparents, and 29 children. This funding has provided a support worker, a significant asset, especially with a larger number of younger children and two children needing additional assistance.
Kidsplay@Revesby is a vibrant, multicultural group where over eight different languages are spoken, reflecting the rich diversity of our community. The playgroup has celebrated International Women’s Day and Harmony Day with morning tea events this year. These gatherings allow children to learn through play, developing language, social, and educational skills while building friendships. The intergenerational aspect of the playgroup is particularly delightful. Parents and grandparents engage in activities such as tea parties, puppet plays, and crafts, enjoying meaningful interactions with each other. This fosters social interaction and builds support networks for families within the local area.
Revesby Workers’ Club is committed to enhancing these community connections and supporting the developmental needs of all children involved.
EXPANDING SUPPORT FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS
Revesby Workers' Club is dedicated to aiding community services that support individuals, children, and families affected by domestic violence. As part of our ClubGRANTS commitments and building on our ongoing support for initiatives like Biyani House - Revesby Women’s Shelter, we have recently invested over $20,000 to enhance
Students from Broderick Gillawarna School participating in a specialised music program.
Children from the KidsPlay group enjoying a meal.
the counselling services provided by the Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre.
This investment addresses the growing demand from local shelters and women's services to hopefully reduce the current waiting list for Domestic Violence (DV) counselling. With the funding provided, Coolaburoo have expanded their successful program for Family and Domestic Violence victims, reaching more individuals in need within the community.
‘Coolaburoo has been able to create and offer a safe space for clients, where they feel comfortable to unload in confidence and without judgment.’
SUB CLUB APPRECIATION
On Sunday 19 May, the Revesby Workers' Club hosted our annual Sub Club Appreciation BBQ at Revesby Greens, coinciding with Volunteers Week. This event celebrated the efforts of the volunteers who form the backbone of our community.
With over 60 attendees from a variety of Sub Clubs, including Cricket, Swimming, Seniors Golf, Men’s and Ladies’ Bowls, Garden Club, Hockey, Netball, Little Athletics, Toastmasters, Indoor Ladies’ Bowls, and Soccer. The highlight of the day was the heartfelt appreciation expressed by Revesby Workers' Club directors. Club Vice President Christine Butters delivered a warm welcome speech, emphasising the crucial role these groups play in supporting the families and community members in the local area.
The event also featured a hugely successful raffle, organised by the Bill Bullard Charity Committee and hosted by Director Christine Benham, to raise funds for various deserving projects within the community. Liaison Directors, Linda Downy, David Raper, Daniel Kurtz, and Ex Directors Baden Kirgan, Dennis Hayward, and Ian Stromborg were all in attendance to support their associated Sub Clubs.
The Sub Club Community Appreciation BBQ at Revesby Greens was a small gesture of our appreciation, reaffirming the club's commitment to community, connection, and care.
JOINING THE LAWN BOWLS COMMUNITY: A PERSONAL JOURNEY - JULIA HENRY
Revesby Greens stands as a local community hub, home to both the Revesby Workers Men’s and Ladies Bowling Clubs. These clubs not only provide a venue for engaging in lawn bowls but also offer valuable social interaction and physical benefits, especially for the senior community. Julia Henry, a new member, shares her heartwarming journey of finding physical activity and discovering the welcoming community through lawn bowls at Revesby Greens.
“After my partner passed away, I was left feeling alone. I needed to find a way to connect with people again, and that's when I discovered lawn bowls. It turned out to be the perfect fit. Everyone at the club was so friendly from the start. I've made quite a few friends among the ladies there, which has been fantastic. Not to mention, getting out and playing has been great for staying active and enjoying the outdoors.
Deciding to take up lawn bowls wasn't hard. It’s a game that’s suited for both the young and the old, and it's easy to see why it's loved by so many. It's given me a chance to meet new people and enjoy some friendly competition, all while getting a bit of exercise in the fresh air. It's just what I needed to help me find my feet again.” – Julia Henry
Revesby Greens continues to be a beacon of community spirit, bringing together individuals of all ages to enjoy the camaraderie and physical activity that lawn bowls offers. Julia's story is a testament to the club's supportive environment and the positive community impact.
The Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre.
Attendees at the Sub Club Appreciation BBQ.
Julia Henry.
Members of the Ladies Lawn Bowl club.
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SCOUTS AUSTRALIA EXPEDITION
During the April School holidays local Scout and Revesby Workers' Football Club member, Cobalt Walsh, led a group of 5 other Scouts on a hiking expedition along the Larapinta Trail in Central Australia.
The Scouts are all attached to 1st Picnic Point Scout Group and aged 14 - 15 years old. The expedition was largely adult-free! The Scouts were responsible for planning the hike, including the itinerary, activity plan, risk assessment, funding, transport, equipment, and food. The group completed stages 1-3 of the trail that runs between Alice Springs and Standley Chasm in the West MacDonnell Ranges. They covered a distance of 70km over 5 days through challenging terrain while carrying all their supplies on their backs.
Before and after the hike they also visited the Partjima Sound & Light Festival, had a tour of Alice Springs Telegraph Station, a guided walk with a NT Parks Ranger at the sacred site of Emily Gap, and participated in an Aboriginal cultural education session with Traditional Land Owners.
The adventure was supported by the Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund and Revesby Workers' Club, to encourage young people to set greater adventurous challenges and goals that will develop their selfconfidence, resilience, and leadership capabilities.
REVESBY WORKERS SWIM CLUB
As we dive into the Winter Short Course competition for Revesby Workers Swim Club and before highlighting our incredible results so far, I’d like to thank Jane Davis and Gail Cauchi (Swimming Club Life Member) for their hard work and dedication as they stepped down from the
committee at our Annual General Meeting in May 2024. A big thank you also goes to our 13 committee members who have taken on roles within the swim club.
In May, the club participated in the Metropolitan Southwest Carnival with 76 competitors over the two-day event. We saw many personal bests, amazing results, and plenty of smiles. Special congratulations to Joash Dante for breaking the 50-meter freestyle record and Blake Waugh for setting a new 50-metre backstroke record.
A huge congratulations to Abbey Connor for her outstanding achievement at the recent Australian Olympic Swimming Trials, where she placed second in the 200m butterfly. Abbey began her swimming journey with Revesby Workers Swim Club under head coach Alex Clarke. Finishing fourth at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 at just 17 years of age. Now swimming with the USC Spartans in Queensland, we wish Abbey all the best of luck at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Congratulate the following swimmers for qualifying for the NSW squads from their National performances in April:
• NSW Open Water Squad: Nicholas Macher
• NSW Sharks Squad: Jiazi Chen, Lola Pittams, Marli Broughton, Samuel Skrabak, Jacob Whitton.
Finally, good luck to all our swimmers competing at the Metropolitan competition in July and State Championships in August/September.
Plenty of smiles for the Revesby Workers' Swim Club.
Abbey Connor (left).
Scouts on the Larapinta Trail.
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THE POWERFUL MAYBELLE
Maybelle Thieu, an Exercise Consultant at Health Mates Fitness Centre has successfully competed in the recent Australian Powerlifting Alliance (APA) Sub Junior & Junior Nationals. This significant event within the Australian powerlifting calendar, focuses on showcasing the talents of young powerlifters across the country. These championships cater specifically to athletes in the Sub Junior (14-18 years old) and Junior (19-23 years old) age categories, providing them with a platform to compete at a national level and demonstrate their strength, skill, and dedication to the sport.
Maybelle was awarded first place in her weight division in the under 69kg class and was also awarded ‘Best Female Lifter’ overall.
The athletes compete within their weight classes and are ranked based on their total combined weight lifted across all three lifts. The highest total within each weight class determines the winner. Maybelle’s results were;
• Squat - 166kg (National Junior Record)
• Bench - 85kg
• Deadlift -190.5kg (National Junior record)
Total - 441.5kg (National Junior Record)
As a result, Maybelle will be jetting off to Malta at the end of August to represent Australia at the IPF World Classic & Equipped Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships, a pinnacle event in the global powerlifting community, showcasing the strength and skill of young athletes from around the world.
We wish Maybelle all the best and look forward to seeing her wearing Green and Gold!
STRENGTHENING MENTAL FITNESS
On 10 May 2024, staff representatives had the privilege of attending the esteemed Gotcha4Life Mateship Luncheon held at Bankstown RSL. This event, hosted by the notfor-profit foundation Gotcha4Life, marked an important occasion dedicated to advocating for mental fitness as a cornerstone of personal well-being.
Gotcha4Life stands at the forefront of a movement aimed at fostering mental resilience and well-being. Their mission is clear: to inspire and empower individuals to prioritise and build their mental fitness, just as they would their physical fitness. The Mateship Luncheon provided a platform to discuss strategies and initiatives that can make a tangible difference in the lives of many.
The luncheon was not only a forum for thought-provoking discussions but also a celebration of community and camaraderie.
Attendees enjoyed a beautiful lunch, with all ticket purchases directly contributing to the cause of mental fitness advocacy.
www.gotcha4life.org
As a proud sponsor of Gotcha4Life and events like the Mateship Luncheon, our staff actively contribute to the conversation surrounding mental fitness and help raise awareness within our community.
UNITING FOR A CAUSE
In a heartwarming display of community spirit and generosity, our club recently gathered on 23 May 2024, for the annual Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council. The event, a longstanding tradition that brings together our Club family, transformed our staff room into a vibrant sea of yellow and blue.
The morning commenced with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and an array of treats prepared by our Food & Beverage team, from delicate pastries to homemade cakes and savory delights. Adding a personal touch, several staff members contributed their own baked goods, ensuring there was something to satisfy every palate.
In the spirit of giving, each staff member who indulged in morning tea donated a gold coin, with all proceeds pledged to support the Cancer Council's vital initiatives. This year, our collective effort will assist in funding crucial research, cancer prevention programs, and support services for those affected by cancer.
Reflecting on the success of the event, our club reaffirms its commitment to making a positive impact beyond our walls. Throughout the year, we actively engage in various charitable activities, striving to support causes that resonate deeply with our staff, and will continue to do so.
Maybelle Thieu sets a new National Junior Record.
Our Club staff during the Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council.
Father's day Sunday1September
Forget the socks, boring work tie or the ‘Greatest Dad’ mug. We’ve got your Father’s Day gift covered
Let’s celebrate fatherhood with a Shout! That’s a ‘Binga’s Bar Shout’ on Brett Lee.
The former Australian Cricketer and renowned fast bowler will shout you and a mate Sydney Lager at
Sydney Lager available at these participating bars.
SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 2024
ACCOR STADIUM
The NRL 2024 season is edging closer to the final decider. Which team will be triumphant when the final whistle blows at the Grand Final on Sunday 6 October. Sporting your supporter jerseys, gather your team early to secure your spot in front of the big screens. AND DON’T FORGET IT’S ‘SCHNITTY SUNDAY’S’! The
THE PERFECT PRE-GAME FEED.
TUESDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Come dressed to impress and celebrate Melbourne Cup in style!
Join us for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup celebration at Miss Iggy’s.
This eclectic and vibrant lounge, bar and dining venue, inspired by the 90s, will not disappoint. Enjoy a mouth-watering gourmet grazing table with a selection of Richland wines and draught beers.
Show off your Melbourne Cup flair with our Best Dressed competition. Participate in sweepstakes, dance to our resident DJ, PLUS lucky door prizes!!
GOURMET GRAZING TABLE
Selection of Hot and Cold Canapés
Assorted Smoked and Cured Meats
Local and International Cheeses
Fresh and Marinated Vegetables and Olives
Fresh and Dried Fruits
Assorted Sandwiches
Gourmet Dips, Breads and Crackers
Freshly Baked Pastries
Tickets $95 per adult (Menu and Beverage Package)
Commences from 12pm until 4pm. Limited tickets available
Book online at missiggys.com.au or at Club Reception.
Miss Iggy’s is an 18+ venue and practices the responsible service of alcohol.
WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER
We have your Christmas celebrations covered with these 3 options; a lavish festive buffet, a more intimate family experience to enjoy a specially curated menu, or if you prefer to celebrate in the comfort of your own home, we’ll conveniently prepare everything.
No matter how you choose to celebrate, we are here to ensure your Christmas is filled with joy, delicious food, and wonderful moments.
Christmas Day at firestone
Serving a full festive buffet of traditional ham and roasts, fresh seafood and delicious desserts. Perfect for larger gatherings and those who love variety!
Tickets
$160 per adult
$55 per child
(Available for 12 years and under only)
Visit rwc.org.au for more information or to book online now.
Element Festive Feast
A more intimate festive celebration with family. This exquisite menu is designed to share and includes a full beverage package.
Tickets
$175 per adult
(No Child Ticketing Available)
Visit rwc.org.au for more information or to book online now.
Christmas at Home
Relax and let us do the cooking for you to enjoy at home. We’ll prepare everything you need, so you can just pick it up, heat and serve.
Each Christmas at Home pack includes a full festive menu of cold fresh seafood and hot traditional roast menu items, as well as delicious pudding, fruit and pavlova for dessert.
Cost
$125 per adult
(No Child Ticketing Available)
Visit rwc.org.au for more information or to book online now.
THE NEWTOWNER
POP UP BAR
AVAILABLE AUGUST TO OCTOBER
The Newtowner is a beer produced by Young Henry's Brewery, that reflects the cultural backdrop of its Newtown location in its craft beers. In a nod to the suburb’s past and present influences, the brewery used a blend of Australian malts. Then added three varieties of local hops to make it fun, fruity and even a little bitter - just like Newtown. The Newtowner is classified as an Australian Pale Ale (APA), it's a refreshing and approachable beer, making it a popular choice.
A modern facility with family friendly indoor and outdoor dining space, comfortable lounge, fully equipped bar and outdoor sporting facilities providing the essential space to meet the needs of our local community.
Wednesday: 11am - 10pm
TRADING HOURS BISTRO DINING
Thursday: 11am - 9pm
Friday: 11am - 10pm
Saturday: 11am - 10pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
PLAY LAWN BOWLS
Wed to Sat
Lunch: 11.30am - 2:30pm Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sun (Lunch Only) 11:30am - 2:30pm
Looking to enjoy a relaxed sport that offers fun and a touch of competition? Then Roll up to Revesby Greens and discover the joy of lawn bowls! Revesby Greens Bowling Club welcomes bowlers of all levels, from complete beginners to seasoned professionals. With a friendly and inviting atmosphere, it’s the perfect place for you, your friends, and your family.
Social Bowls is played three times a week. Come and have fun with our Club members – play for laughs and to practice for Competition Bowls.
MEN’S SOCIALS WEDNESDAY
Name registration by 11.30am Cards called 12.45pm Game commences at 1pm $12 per bowler
HUMP DAY HAPPY HOUR
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
CHARITY MEAT RAFFLE
Friday 7pm (Tickets from 6pm)
LADIES SOCIALS THURSDAY
Name registration by Wednesday evening Cards called 9.15am Game commences at 9.30am
$12 per bowler
KIDS EAT FREE
Thursday 5:30pm – 8:30pm
MIXED SOCIALS SATURDAY
Name registration by 11.30am
Cards called 12.45pm Game commences at 1pm
$12 per bowler
ACOUSTIC ARVOS
Saturday 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Contact Us Today
2B Brett Street,
Revesby NSW 2212
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Operating Hours
Mon – Thu 5am – 10pm Fri 5am – 9pm Sat & Sun 7am – 7pm
PUBLIC HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS
Monday 7 October (Labour Day)
8am-12pm and 3pm-7pm
Please enquire at Health Mates or view our App for scheduled classes on these dates.
Off-Peak and Matinee members are welcome at any time on the above date.
Fitness FRENZY
$0 JOINING FEE
Everyday an AUSSIE WINS GOLD
We’re celebrating our Aussie wins, so every day we win a gold medal our joining fee will be $0! Simply state any Aussie gold medal winner for that day and you’ll save $89 when signing up.
*Conditions apply. Valid on all direct debit memberships purchased on an Australian Gold Medal winning day. Offer available from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Benefits OF EXERCISING WITH OTHERS THE
THE POWER OF GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES
Group exercise classes, from Yoga, Cycle and HIIT, all offer more than just physical benefits. Let’s take a look at why working out with others, especially in classes, is so advantageous.
MOTIVATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
Exercising with others boosts motivation and creates accountability. The collective energy and social expectations make you less likely to skip workouts and push you to work that little bit harder.
STRUCTURED WORKOUTS
Led by trained instructors, group classes provide effective, varied and safe workouts. This structure helps to keep your sessions interesting and prevents plateaus, keeping your fitness journey exciting and progressive.
SOCIAL INTERACTION & SUPPORT
Group classes foster a sense of community, leading to new friendships and a support system. The social and motivational aspects of group exercise improve mental health by reducing anxiety, stress and symptoms of depression. It is also thought that social contact helps with resilience against the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
SKILL DEVELOPMENTS
Group classes introduce new exercises and techniques that help you to learn and develop new skills. Instructors offer modifications for different fitness levels, ensuring appropriate challenges for everyone.
FUN
Best of all, group exercise classes are fun! With lively music, enthusiastic instructors and the energy from the group dynamic, exercise becomes an activity you look forward to, rather than a chore, helping to create a healthy lifelong habit.
At Health Mates Fitness Centre, we offer classes for everyone’s needs;
Strength: Cardio: Dance: Mobility, Mind & Core: Gentle: Specialty: Load Up, Tone Up, Strong Set and Booty Burn. Fight Fit, HIIT, Cycle and Step. Zumba and Move to Music. Pilates, Stretch, Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. Lite & Lo, Active Over 50s and Strong & Stable. Mums & Bubs and Kids Bootcamp.
Visit healthmates.com.au to view the Group Exercise Timetable. If you’ve not experienced what Health Mates has to offer, please call or visit us to arrange your free trial pass. We look forward to meeting you.
SportsREPORTS
INTERCLUB ORGANISATIONS
ATHLETICS – SENIOR Michael Dooley 0413 332 484
ATHLETICS – JUNIOR Christine Butters 0413 886 431
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID CLUB Ian Lawson 0459 276 648
BANKSTOWN STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Tony Finneran 0418 295 222
BASKETBALL George Tzikas 0439 666 295
BILLIARDS & SNOOKER Lisa Brown 0410 868 161
BOWLS – LADIES INDOOR Connie Sorrenti 0409 677 755
BOWLS – MENS LAWN Geoffrey Went 0407 204 139
BOWLS – LADIES LAWN Pat Tate 0408 006 404
CRICKET Ray Benham 9773 7157
DARTS Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337
FISHING Dean Semlitzky 0413 292 337
FOOTBALL (SOCCER) Dan Kurtz 0439 133 120
GARDEN CLUB Carol Griffiths 0438 828 209
GOLF – MENS John Varrica 0425 258 584
GOLF – SENIORS John McGuigan 0413 422 945
HOCKEY – WOMENS Lauren Taylor 0421 455 853
MARINE RESCUE Derek Whorlow 0417 281 852
MOONEY MOONEY MENS’ BOWLS Scott Hanson 0421 127 750
MOONEY MOONEY WOMENS’ BOWLS Anastasia Delaportas 0400 213 326
MOONEY MOONEY FISHING Bruce Breese 0429 987 549
NETBALL Julie Howard 0414 273 503
REVESBY LADIES GROUP Julie Wurston 0427 379 201
REVESBY WRITERS Shirley Galloway 9709 4117
EDUCATION COMMITTEE Alysha Green 8707 6982
SPEARFISHING Brad Montague 0438 510 146
SWIM CLUB Christina Richards 0422 060 833
THE LIGHT ON THE HILL SOCIETY Linda Downey 0411 462 287
TOASTMASTERS Debra Murphy 0408 437 624
TOUCH FOOTBALL Daniel Gardner 0452 066 376
ATHLETICS (SENIOR)
Liaison Director: Christine Butters Illawong Revesby Workers Athletic (IRWA) Summer and Winter Presentation was held on Sunday 19th May at the Ridge athletics track, we were very lucky to have a sunny afternoon to conduct our Presentations. We had a lot of our members there to receive their awards. The federal member for Hughes Jenny Ware. Ms Ware was instrumental in helping IRWA secure a Federal Government Grant supplying the track with bench seats outside the track to give more spectator viewing areas to watch the high jump, discus and hammer throw.
We have 4 major awards every year, Cross Country Champion, Graham Kearns Award our Pierre De Coubertin Sportsmanship, Ian Kearns Award Best Cross-Country Performance of the year at State Championships and Max Wilkinson Award for best track and field performance. Our winners were Brendan Ebejer, Rosie FloydKerry & Holly Carr (joint Graham Kearns winners for sportsmanship), Billy Herb for best country performance and Abbie Taddeo for best track and field performance.
We were also able to recognise Tallara JosephRiogi who broke the U16 National Javelin record with a massive personal best throw of 51.69 Illawong Athletics INC held its AGM on the following Thursday 22nd May where IRWA officially appointed a new President in Michael Dooley and welcomed 3 new general committee members.
One of our open male 400m sprinters Teri Fragiadakis competed in the 400m at the Coral Coast Carnival breaking the meet record in a time of 47.95. A huge clap to all our IRWA athletes and their families who attended the Athletics NSW Cross Country Relays on Saturday the 1st of June in the torrential rain and muddy conditions at the Armoury course at Sydney Olympic Park .
It was a busy day with lots going on, the rain adding a new level to the experience!
Our U12 girls Ivy, Ruby, Lily and Katie ran first finishing 16th in the 4 x 1500m. Next our U14 boys Billy, Archie, Koby and Hunter finished 4th in a very tough race missing the medals by a minute!!
Last for our cross-country relay teams were the U20 girls Amelia, Aiesha, Anneka and Rosie saw the best or one would say the worst of the course conditions with very heavy rain and slops of mud along the way finishing 5th only a minute outside the medals.
Thank you to their families for bringing them out to Sydney Olympic Park on the day and for the athletes showing up to race.
Earlier in the morning in somewhat drier conditions but perhaps more chilly weather Nicolle C won the 10km race walks for the 50-59 age group.
On Saturday June 22nd we thought we were about to see a repeat of the Armoury weather at Nowra for the Cross Country Championships however the rain stayed away all day!
Congratulations to Archie who won the U11 boys 2km race, Billy finished 5th in the U14 boys in a close race for 3rd and Milly finished 7th in the U20 race.
Tomysha Clark placed 2nd at Athletics Australia National championships in the long jump with a leap of 6.35 metres to inch her way closer to Olympic Selection for Paris 2024. As a result of her second placing she was selected in the Australian team to compete at the Oceania Championship in Fiji. In Fiji she jumped 6.36 metres and gained valuable bonus points to aid in her getting closer to selection in the Olympic team for Paris. After Fiji Tomysha competed in 3 competitions in Europe trying to improve on her long jump personal best. Unfortunately she encountered bad weather and some illness and couldn’t improve on her personal best.
Tomysha has indicated she has learnt so much from competing against some of the best long jumpers in the world and is already looking to build on this to fulfill her dream of representing Australia at the highest level of competition. IRWA has had a very successful season across all summer events and cross country championships.
Illawong holds weekly cross country on Saturday afternoons starting at 2pm at various courses around our local area. We have 2km, 3km, 5km and 10km races available each week.
AUSTRALIAN NATIVE ORCHID CLUB
Liaison Director: Linda Downey
We are holding two orchid shows in the atrium this year, the first on Sunday 8th September and the next on Saturday 12th October.
There will be plenty of plants for sale at both of these events.
If you are interested in growing native orchids why not come along to one of our meetings which are held in the McArthur room at 7.30 on the fourth Wednesday of each month between March and November included. Annual membership is $10 per year, we hold plant raffles at each meeting and occasionally have guest speakers.
For further information contact Ian Lawson on 0459 276 648.
BANKSTOWN STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Liaison Director: Christine Benham
Aug - Our group has its annual AGM. We will also have a speaker from Bankstown Hospital talking about dietician needs. Sept - we have a speaker from the Australian Physio therapy Association and we may be required to do some exercises! Oct - the plan is for a sail day, yet to booked. We intend to do a joint adventure with Headway
from Bankstown. Our group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 10.30-12.30pm.
Tony Finneran
Treasurer
BOWLS – LAWN (MENS)
Liaison Director: David Raper
Revesby Workers Bowling Club Hosted the Metro South West Region Ladies Senior Pairs in July and August. New season Kicks off with Minor and Major Pairs championships for current financial members. The Metro South West Region Pairs and Fours Championships will be played over the next 2 months.
Revesby Workers Bowling Club are looking to explore unification of the Men’s and Ladies clubs. We are also after new bowlers that can be drawn from current members of Revesby Workers Club. Lawn Bowls is a highly competitive sport and is more difficult than it looks. There are only two areas to perfect e.g. line and length. However, to combine these two areas together is extremely difficult. It's also a very strategic game that requires a lot of thought and predicting what the other team will play and then counteract that strategy. It has many health benefits including low impact exercise. RWC members that we are looking to try a game at Spence St are competitive players who can no longer play their chosen first preference sport due to injury, age, etc.
Revesby Workers Bowling Club plays social bowls on a Wednesday (names in by 12pm, bowls starts at 1pm), Thursday Ladies morning starts at 9.30am. We also play Saturday Social bowls for those who work, again names in by midday with bowls starting at 1pm.
During Summertime, we also play a relaxing game of Twilight Bowls, names in by 4.20 and bowls starts at 5pm finishing no later than 7 pm to accommodate the Bill Bullard Charity meat tray Raffle. It's a terrific learning opportunity for new bowlers and was well supported during the 2024 Summertime season.
There is a reasonably small fee per game ($12 socials to $15 for Twilight).
Please come down and give it a go... it is very addictive!
CRICKET
Liaison Director: Christine Benham
We were finally able to hold the 2022-23 and 2023-24 Senior Presentations in late June. With all the renovations underway at the Club, we held the Presentations in Element, with a great three-course dinner.
For the 2022-23 season Chris Caccamo took out the President’s Award with batting of
509 runs at an average of 72.71 and taking 18 wickets at an average of 23.72 runs, achieved in 2nd Grade. The Vice President’s Batting Award was awarded to Alan Willmore hitting 648 runs at an average of 64.80 runs in 6th Grade, and the winner of the Keith Heaslip Bowling Award was Troy Shean who took 26 Wickets at an average of 13.92 runs in 2nd Grade. For the 2023-24 season Ryan Guthrie took out the President’s Award with batting of 377 runs at an average of 34.27 and taking 10 wickets at an average of 21.60 run in 1st Grade. The Vice President’s Batting Award was awarded to Warren Habak hitting 650 runs at an average of 65.00 runs in 7th Grade and the winner of the Keith Heaslip Bowling Award was Mohammad Chokr who took 29 Wickets at an average of 12.41 runs in 5th Grade.
Great results, and congratulations to all the Award winners.
We have a team playing in the Winter Masters Cup at present. Unfortunately, the weather has not been kind to the players, with many ground closures. The competition will finish in August ahead of the summer competition. We will start signing on for the next summer competition from 1 July on-line – just visit the “Play Cricket“ site and enter your postcode –Revesby Workers Cricket Club will be one of your options, which I hope you choose! It is compulsory to register on-line and we encourage all seniors to be members of Revesby Workers’ Club.
For any enquiries, please contact Chris on 9773 7157. We look forward to an enjoyable 2024 – 25 season.
Christine Benham Secretary
DARTS CLUB
Liaison Director: David Raper
2024 is off to a good start, we have had a few good events so far and got a few coming up soon, starting with our annual darts day with Revesby Workers verse Wattle Grove Hotel Darts Club held at Revesby in the Rogues Sports Bar. Not long after that Revesby will do the bus trek to Newcastle to play our annual darts event that has been going on for 55 years. We will be trying to retain the A grade, B grade and the coveted guzzlers cup which Revesby has after a solid 2023 campaign.
Our club championships are coming up later in the year and the singles championship will be held on Sunday 8th September and the doubles championships will be held on Sunday 13th October, and our next meeting will be Sunday 8th September and we will be holding our championships after the meeting concludes.
Our Thursday night social darts is going well with good numbers. Jun Park hit a 180 at
social darts on 27/6 well done to him he is becoming quite the regular on Thursdays and playing quite well. Thursday social darts is a fun night and visitors and new darties are more than welcome to join in on the fun, doesn’t matter if you’re a seasonal veteran or just starting out. The night is run on a drawn doubles format with a 6-game round robin, which we have prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, highest scores and a highest peg prize which is kindly donated every week by one of our members Craig Barton and his Fix-It-Glass team.
Presentation date and end of year events will be confirmed later in the year, but we look forward to seeing you all on the oche line soon.
GARDEN CLUB
Liaison Director: Christine Butters Winter has arrived with its colourful camellias and other winter blooms!
Catherine continues to present us with her monthly research on the flowers of the month. She covers flowers of the western hemisphere and also our very own natives.
A change in format now sees our guest speakers start during the first part of each monthly meeting.
Our June speaker was Colin Hollis from the Rose Society of NSW. He augmented his talk with a very practical and most helpful Question and Answer segment.
Bruce Elder is a travel writer, journalist and commentator. He gave a talk on Aussie towns last July.
We have a very interesting lineup of speakers for the following months. For August we have invited Julie Evans from the Sydney Harbour Trust, who will give a talk on Cockatoo Island. The site was opened to the public in 2007 after restoration by the Trust.
Our September guest speaker will be Helen Etheridge from the Stroke Foundation. This is a national charity that works with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance the recovery of stroke victims.
October’s guest speaker will be Paul Kearney who will cover the History of 50s Music. Apart from music, he also has various interests, having worked as a chef and a manager as well.
November’s speaker, Peter Hey, will discuss clivias. He appeared on Gardening Australia on their 14th June 2024 TV show where he was called King of Clivias. Clivias are very hardy and produce a wide variety of beautifully coloured blooms.
We are hoping to have a Spring Coach Tour towards the end of this year. Our Autumn Coach Tour to the Wollongong Botanic Garden last May had to be cancelled due to lack of numbers.
Membership is open to gardeners and nongardeners alike. Guests are always welcome! We meet on the first Saturday of the month (except December and January) at the Lawson Room (while upper floor renovations are going on) from 9.30 am. Meetings start at 10 am sharp till 12 noon. We have a plant sales table, raffles and monthly plant and flower competitions. For more information, refer to our website rwcgarden.com
Yolanda Latif Publicity Officer
GOLF (MENS’)
Liaison Director: Baden Kirgan
The club was formed in 1961 and is a thriving sub-club of the Revesby Workers Club. The golf club currently has more than 50 members and is run by a very dedicated group of elected officers. For further information, please visit our informative website www.rwcmensgolf.org.
We are now at the halfway mark for the year and so far, it has been smooth sailing for the club.
In April, the club staged its first major championship of the year being the 2 Ball Best Ball Championship, which was played over 2 rounds at Camden Lakeside GC and Links Shell Cove GC. The 2024 campions were the team of Claude Poletti and Steve Vaughn with an aggregate total of 93 points. Claude had a memorable round of 49 points on his own which went a long wat to ensuring their victory. The runners up were John Varrica and John McDonald with 88 points.
On May 17, 36 members travelled to the Hunter Valley for our annual tour championship to be played over 3 rounds at The Vintage GC and Cypress Lakes Resort. The going was a bit tough due to the wet conditions on day one at The Vintage but improved dramatically at Cypress Lakes for the remaining two rounds. Everyone had a great time as usual, and the resort was amazing.
The Hunter Valley Tour Champion was Manny Petris with an aggregate score of 100 points. Congratulations Manny on a wellplayed tournament.
There are too many regular club event details to document but they are available on our website if anyone is interested.
In the coming months we will be conducting the 4BBB Club Championship and in august we will be travelling to Goulburn for part 2 of our annual challenge against Goulburn Workers Club.
In October, we will be hosting this year’s Merv Pell Cup and Lawson Cup against Blacktown Workers Club and Cabramatta Leagues Club. This will involve our committee to organise golf at Cabramatta Golf Club for 54 players and this will be
followed by a presentation lunch to be held at Revesby Workers Club. These two events have been running for over 50 years and Club Revesby is going for a threepeat this year. Wish us luck.
Until next time, keep swinging and keep happy.
John Varrica President
HOCKEY (WOMENS’)
Liaison Director: Christine Benham
LThis year the Hockey Ladies moved to the MSW Competition and have hit the ground running! We are currently sitting in the top 4 with our eyes firmly set on being there on Grand Final Day. The Committee are pretty proud of how the team have handled themselves in the new competition.
The midyear sees a number of our Masters Ladies playing at the state championships held in Moorebank in July. Good luck ladies.
We have one of our Masters Carnival team members, Nikkers, play at the Masters Women’s National Championships for NSW, congratulations on your well-deserved selection. The end of year sees us celebrate our season at our annual Presentation Day, we will also be celebrating our clubs 45th birthday!
To round out the year, at the end October, we are heading back to the Central Coast for the Masters Carnival where we always have plenty of fun!
Our attention is also looking to May 2025, as we are sending two teams to compete at the World Masters Games in Taiwan. We are working hard at raising funds to help cover costs for things like uniforms. We last competed at the WMG in 2017 when it was held in Auckland.
LADIES GROUP
Liaison Director: Christine Butters
Revesby Ladies Group Since our last report we have had some lovely events and more to come. We have had guest speakers speaking on the following subjects, The History of The Tramways, Sydney Harbour Trust, Sally Gulson, selling her beautiful handbags, purses.
We have had some great outings as to Parramatta River to Circular Quay and then on Newmarket Hotel at Mascot for lunch, well to Swane’s Nursery followed by lunch and a Christmas in July River cruise.
During Volunteer’s Week, Revesby Workers' Club organised an Appreciation Luncheon which some of members were asked to attend.
We are planning for many more trips and guest speakers for the rest of the year. If you
would like to join us, please do not hesitate to contact me for further information. We are always happy to welcome new members.
First Wednesday of the month we have a bus trip unless otherwise changed. Second Wednesday onwards, Group Weekly Venue, MacArthur Room Corner of MacArthur Avenue & Dixon Lane REVESBY NSW 2212 from 9:30am
E: revesbyladiesgroup@outlook.com M: 0427 379 201.
Julie Wursten
Co-Coordinators
NETBALL CLUB
Liaison Director: Baden Kirgan
Thank you to all our Coaches, Managers, Umpires and Committee members for 2024 our club is unable to run without our volunteers.
We hope everyone is keeping warm with our new jackets, they all look great.
We had our annual Bill Bullard Charity Bucket Day with all proceeds going to Bankstown Hospital for Specialised Medical Equipment, Thank you to everyone for your generous donations. Thank you to all our netball families with selling our chocolates to help with our end of your presentations.
A big thank you to the Chamakos sisters for baking each week to raise money for our Netball club.
Our club also had its annual round Beanies for Brain Cancer, with all Beanie and Scarf sales going to the Mark Hughes Foundation. All profits go into much needed funds to promote research, heighten awareness and support brain cancer patients and their families. Kristy and her family would like to thank everyone who purchased a Beanie or Scarf.
We held our Bunnings BBQ on Sunday 4th August. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers on the day and to everyone that came down and supported our club by purchasing a sausage sizzle.
Congratulations and best wishes to all our teams that are competing in their Semi Finals, Finals and Grand Finals.
Presentation Date – 13th October, 2024
AGM Date – 28th October, 2024
Goal Ring 2024
REVESBY WRITERS’
Liaison Director: Baden Kirgan
We meet the first Saturday of the month, at 1.p.m. in the Macarthur Room, 12 Dixon Lane, Revesby. We are affiliated with The Fellowship of Australian Writers.
If you need more information with regards to our group please contact: - Publicity Officer/Secretary. Shirley Galloway 9709 4117. Please leave a message if no answer with your telephone number and I will return your call a.s.a.p.
Shirley Galloway Publicity Officer
TOASTMASTERS
Liaison Director: Linda Downey
Our annual dinner was held on Thursday 27th June and the theme was ABBA and the 70’s. Thank you to our standup comedian Steve Howard who provided the laughs. David Fisher was our inspirational speaker and spoke about the importance of strong leadership in a team. Our Toastmasters of the Year 2023-2024 was Lana Shaba. It was great to see her rewarded for resurrecting the club after the COVID years. Our club is now back to full strength.
Table Topics Awards
1st Place – Michael Luong
2nd Place – Clara Tran 3rd Place - Alex Imre
Our club meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in the Lawson Room 7.30pm. For any further information please contact Deb Murphy – dlm8@bigpond.com or 0408 437 624
Debra Murphy Vice President
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GENERALinformation
Revesby Workers’
Address 2B Brett Street, Revesby, NSW 2212
Mail PO BOX 300, Milperra, NSW 2214
Phone 9772 2100
Email mail@rwc.org.au
Website rwc.org.au
Facebook @RevesbyWorkersClub
Instagram @revesbywc
X @clubrevesby
Trading Hours
REVESBY WORKERS’ CLUB
Reception 9772 2100
Box Office 9772 2100
Every Day 9am – 6am
FIRESTONE / AUNTY EIGHT’S
Sun-Thu 11.30am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11.30am – 9.30pm
CAFE 240
Sun-Thur 9am – 10pm Fri 9am – 12am Sat 9am – 1am
PRESIDENTS LOUNGE BAR
Sat 7.30pm – 1am
BAR 240
Daily 9am – 5.30am
ROGUES SPORTS BAR
Mon-Sun 9am – Late
ROGUES SPORTS BAR (STAFF HOURS)*
Staffed from midday
*Hours subject to change
MISS IGGY’S
Opening hours may vary visit missiggys.com.au for latest info.
HEALTH MATES
Phone 8707 6930
Mon-Thu 5am – 10pm Fri 5am – 9pm Sat & Sun 7am – 7pm
Responsible Conduct of Gambling Statement
THE TREE HOUSE
Phone 9771 6883
Mon-Fri 7am – 6.30pm
BAYWASH REVESBY Mon-Sun 8am – 5pm
HAIR NECESSITIES
Phone 9723 2287
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm Sat 9am – 2pm
HELLOWORLD
Phone 9772 2066
Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
REVESBY GREENS
1 Spence Street, Revesby NSW 2212
Phone 9773 6752
Wed-Thu 11am – 9pm Fri-Sat 11am – 10pm Sun 11am – 5pm
MOONEY MOONEY CLUB
5 Kowan Road, Mooney Mooney NSW 2083
Reception 9985 9244
Sun-Mon 11am – 9pm
Tue-Thur 11am – 10pm Fri-Sat 11am – 11pm
COASTAL DINING
Phone 9985 9199
Sun-Mon 11.30am – 8pm Tue-Thur 11.30am – 8.30pm
Fri-Sat 11.30am – 9pm
The 15km Radius
If you are not a current member and live within a 15km radius, you will need to become a member or be signed in by a member to gain entry to the Club. For a complete listing of suburbs that fall within the 15km radius, please visit our website.
Your safety, comfort & enjoyment is important to us
Persons under 18yrs of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times whilst on Club premises – including for shows.
Dress Regulations
Patrons must be presentably attired at all times. Whilst on the Club premises the following items of clothing are not permitted in the club:
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Revealing
• Dirty, unkempt, soiled;
• Offensive or gang related
AS DRESS IS SUBJECTIVE MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO ANY PERSON WHO IN ITS OPINION IS NOT SUITABLY ATTIRED.
Your Conduct
Patrons’ conduct must be orderly and no offensive.
Patrons who are drunk, disorderly, violent or suspected of taking illicit substances will be refused entry or asked to leave the premises immediately. $550 on–the–spot fines can apply.
Club management reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone if, in their opinion, their standard of dress or behaviour is considered unsuitable for Revesby Workers’ Club.
Getting Here & Around
Security escorts are available for your convenience 24/7. Please speak to a Duty Manager to arrange.
PARKING
More than 700 spaces are available in the multi–level Tarro Avenue Carpark.
TRAIN
The Club is situated directly opposite Revesby Train Station on the Airport & East Hills Line.
The Revesby Workers’ Group is committed to providing a consistently high standard of customer service in all aspects of our operations, including the provision of gaming. The Club will ensure the provision and use of gambling products occurs in a safe and enjoyable manner. Customer welfare and sustainable gambling shall be a high priority. Responsible gambling and harm minimisation measures will be fully compliant with the Club Gaming Code of Practice. The Club will also promote the social and economic benefits of responsible gambling and the gaming industry.
Be aware, be GambleAware.
Gambling
think.
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