Darren Gocher appointed Family of League CEO
11th November 2024. The Chair of the Family of League Foundation, Helen Wood Grant, today announced the appointment of Darren Gocher to the position of CEO of the organisation, commencing 25 November 2024. Chair Helen Wood Grant said, “On behalf of the Board, we could not be more delighted to appoint Darren as our new […]
Read moreSome Wellbeing Activities This Month
Two players, in two different states, in two different stages of life, reach out to Family of League… Having played both junior and senior footy in Southern NSW district teams, this young man had a commitment so strong he travelled two and a half hours each way to games. Dedicated to our sport, he was […]
Read moreEarly Moaners Golf Day
Written by Lance Henry Treasurer, FOL Central Coast Committee. On a crisp Sunday morning, the same day of the 2024 Rugby League Grand Final, 128 keen golfers teed off at Shelly Beach Golf Club… an outstanding location on NSW’s Central Coast. While full of spirited ambience for their fellow course mates, it was obvious to […]
Read moreChloe’s Recent Wellbeing Activities
Aside from mountains of paperwork to fill out, hours of wellbeing interviews and, basically, making good things happen in our footy community, we asked National Wellbeing Lead, Chloe Minehan, to share some of the things she has been doing lately. Here are some brief points: Tyler Crossley Wellbeing Visit Friday July 5th, we attended the […]
Read moreCEO to retire
The Chair of the Family of League Foundation Helen Wood Grant today announced the retirement of its CEO Stephen Lowndes. “Stephen has decided it is time to retire to be with family, to travel and explore some petprojects. When he began his role over 6 years ago, we were delighted to acquire theservices of such […]
Read moreFamily of League salute the NRL’s 14th Immortal: Ron Coote
The Family of League Board, Committee volunteers and members join the rest of the rugby league community in applauding and celebrating the announcement of Ron Coote AM as our 14th Immortal. Ron’s stellar sporting career in rugby league is matched only by his tireless devotion to the welfare of the rugby league family he loves […]
Read moreFamily of League board member, Katrina Fanning, to be inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame
The National Rugby League (NRL) will formally induct the first ever female players into the NRL Hall of Fame. The following players have been confirmed as featuring in the Hall of Fame in the 2024 Class:• Katrina Fanning• Natalie Dwyer• Tarsha Gale• Veronica White• Karyn Murphy• Tahnee Norris “This is an historic moment for the […]
Read moreJuly Monthly Wellbeing Activities
This month, a young man, who has made a significant contribution to the Rugby League Community having played junior and senior footy, and still runs on to the paddock has encountered financial difficulties. Although he works as an apprentice tradie, as a single dad co-sharing his child, he has been overwhelmed with the cost of […]
Read moreWomen in League Round
Acknowledging this weekend’s Women in League Round, Family of League’s Chair, Helen Wood Grant, salutes this fantastic event.
Read moreRussell’s Journey: Strength, Resilience and the Power of Community
(The following was written by one of our wonderful wellbeing recipients) On January 8th, our lives took an unexpected turn. At 12:30 PM, (my husband) Russell suffered a severe accident, falling off a ladder while giving a mate a hand. In an instant, our world was turned upside down. Russell sustained a nasty head injury, […]
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