February Monthly Wellbeing Activities
A veteran of on-field battles doing it tough off-field A mother of three daughters and avid Broncos as well as Warriors supporter, this 30-something player has run on the paddock for over half a dozen teams and grades. In the process of leading a busy life on the field, as well as an active family […]
Read moreWhat happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas… unless you work for Family of League!
LAS VEGAS, NV – National Manager for Fundraising, Partnerships & Events, Doug Keen, recently embarked on a trip of a lifetime with his family, personally funding their visit to the NRL’s Double Header season opener in Las Vegas. This adventure brought back many memories for Doug, specifically his deep involvement with American Rugby League since […]
Read moreFamily of League celebrate International Women’s Day
Check out just how positive the women at Family of League are about International Women’s Day, and how they observe the encouraging progress all around the footy world.
Read moreDarryl Van de Velde
The Family of League Foundation sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Darryl Van de Velde. Darryl was part of our family, serving as Director from 2012-2019, being awarded Life Membership in 2017 and was instrumental in the establishment of our Foundation (then Men of League) in Queensland including the formation of […]
Read moreJanuary Monthly Wellbeing Activities
A dramatic shift in lifestyle A 65-year-old gentleman who played footy for three different clubs is now confronting a new battle in his life. Last year, due to poor circulation, he had his left leg amputated below the knee. Not only has this been a dramatic shock to an otherwise healthy person, this loss of […]
Read moreWrapping up our 2023 wellbeing activities
In what has been an extensively busy year with our wellbeing activities, we asked Family of League National Wellbeing Manager, Roxanne Moates, to share her experiences with some of the grants she oversaw while wrapping up 2023. Roxanne said, “Gradually losing any of our essential six senses as we age can be challenging, however this […]
Read moreCentral Coast Committee visit Our Lady of Loreto Gardens
By Leigh Peacock (Committee Wellbeing Coordinator) Members of the Central Coast Committee were pleased to pay a visit recently to the residents and staff at Our Lady of Loreto Gardens Aged Care facility at Hamilyn Terrace, a suburb of the Central Coast region north of Sydney. The Committee’s Neville Glover, Leigh Peacock, and Lance Henry […]
Read moreNovember Monthly Wellbeing Activities
The smallest battler takes on the biggest of challenges A large family of seven has recently relocated from North Queensland to the southern part of the state, with the father having run on to the paddocks for the past 15 years for both regions. Sadly, one their young sons, a JRLFC player who hasn’t even […]
Read moreOctober Monthly Wellbeing Activities
Someone without a shoulder to lean on A young fellow who spends his weekdays fitting accessories to four-wheel-drive vehicles, and weekends running around for his local rugby league team, has hit the wall. Just over a year ago he was taking the ball up when he encountered a body-jarring tackle. Resulting in an injury that […]
Read moreSeptember Monthly Wellbeing Activities
A referee battles against hard times. This Queensland gentleman, who has served our sport well as a referee, now has a battle with cancer. This has impacted his ability to work and keep the bills at bay. The resultant pressure on his health as well as financial concerns of providing for his family have had […]
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