The WorkSafe Country Club Series is back for its third match, heading to the heart of Wimmera this weekend, with the Nhill & District Sporting Club hosting the Ararat Football Netball Club (FNC).
Situated halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, Nhill is a thriving regional town with a passionate sporting community where teams travel far and wide to compete. To mark the occasion, Nhill FNC will host its annual Sponsors Day , bringing together key club contributors and supporters to full a strong crowd and great game day atmosphere.
The WorkSafe Country Club Game will put the Nhill community in the spotlight throughout the week with visits from Western Bulldogs 2016 Premiership Player, Tom Boyd, and Melbourne Vixens players.
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, Nhill 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 third 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
Nhill v Ararat
Date: Saturday June 21
Time: 2:20pm
Location: Nhill & District Sporting Club, Davis Park