WorkSafe Country Club Game heads to Kyabram FNC
*From AFL Victoria
The WorkSafe Country Club Series continues in the heart of Goulburn Murray this weekend, with the Kyabram Football and Netball Club (FNC) hosting the Shepparton FNC in AFL Victoria’s country footy feature event.
Kyabram is a strong agricultural community, particularly in dairy farming, and has a passionate sporting culture that makes the Bombers the perfect host for WorkSafe’s second Country Club Game of the year.
The WorkSafe Country Club Game will put the Kyabram community in the spotlight throughout the week with visits from Western Bulldogs 2016 premiership player Tom Boyd, and Melbourne Vixens players Emily Mannix and Lisa Alexander.
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, Kyabram 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 second 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
Kyabram v Shepparton
Date: Saturday May 31
Time: 2pm
Location: Kyabram Recreation Reserve
