Cavendish will host Heywood this weekend in the fourth WorkSafe Country Club Game of 2025. Image: Cavendish FNC
The WorkSafe Country Club Series travels to the heart of the Western District this weekend, with the Cavendish Football and Netball Club (FNC) hosting the Heywood FNC on Saturday afternoon.
Cavendish, is small country town situated along the Wannon River with a population of just over 250 people, serving as a gateway to the Grampians that is surrounded by vast farmland.
The town’s strong sense of community was on full display in early 2025 when locals rallied together as fires threatened the region, and this week WorkSafe will champion the community spirit of Cavendish as they go head-to-head against Heywood.
The WorkSafe Country Club Games initiative aims to champion regional communities and their volunteers, whilst serving as a platform for supporting these football and netball clubs to promote the importance of workplace safety.
By taking part in the week, Cavendish FNC also receive a financial contribution from WorkSafe, along with new footballs, netballs and goal post padding to support the club.
Head of AFL Victoria, Greg Madigan, said that the week is a terrific opportunity for the local community to come together and remind each other of why it’s important to keep each other safe at work.
“We know that our country footy participants have a lot going on off the field, often working physical and sometimes dangerous jobs, and that’s why it is so important for these communities to look out for each other and protect their health and safety.
“WorkSafe has been a tremendous supporter of Victorian country footy for more than 20 years now, and the relevance is as clear as ever – stay safe at work, and we’ll all keep coming to the footy on a Saturday to enjoy a kick and spending time with our mates and families.”
WorkSafe Chief Executive Officer, Ashley West said the community spirit of country sporting clubs had set a winning example for regional workplaces to follow.
“The best players know they need to look out for their teammates, and we want to see Victorians bring that same approach to safety at work,” Mr West said.
“Safety should never be a solo effort – and we want farmers, even those who work alone, to partner with WorkSafe to help avoid unnecessary time on the sidelines with a workplace injury.”
This weekend will be the fourth of six WorkSafe Country Club Games for 2025, and by focusing on agricultural communities where risks of injury are heightened, WorkSafe aims to build connections and deliver essential safety guidance to safeguard at-risk Victorians.
MATCH DETAILS
Cavendish vs. Heywood
Location: Cavendish Football Oval
Date: Saturday 5 July
Time: 2:30pm