Culture & Wellbeing

Culture & Wellbeing

 The OGFNC believes we have a responsibility that goes beyond what happens on the football field and netball court. The OGFNC is committed to;

• Ensuring the club is a place where everyone feels valued, respected and included.
• Shaping a culture and environment where the physical and mental health of everyone is prioritised.

To ensure that everyone who steps foot in the club can recognise these commitments, we have established the OGFNC Culture and Wellbeing Team.  The Purpose of the OGFNC Culture and Wellbeing team is to;

• Promote and ensure wellbeing and mental health is prioritised across the OGFNC.
• Support the OGFNC's involvement in culture and wellbeing initiatives and programs.
• Lead efforts to shape a safe, respectful and inclusive club culture, where everyone understands what is expected in regard to behaviour, and everyone displays behaviours that are guided by our Club values;

Respectful - To respect every person and organisation that we interact with and in turn, earn the respect of others in all we do as individuals and as a club.

Inclusive - To be welcoming and understanding to players, volunteers and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. We collaborate through our club.

Proud - To recognise and celebrate our history and to behave in a manner that reflects pride in our club and ourselves.

Professional - To be a professional organisation adhering to high standards reflected by our appearance, actions and attitude. We constantly strive for improvement and aspire to be innovative and successful while always working within the rules.

Enjoyment - To enjoy our time together, be positive in what we do and provide a family-friendly environment in which we celebrate our success.

 

How to get / what is a mental health care plan?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cncdeZhb2Y 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/mental-health-treatment-plan 

 

OGFNC Wellbeing Team 

Wellbeing Officers listen and act as a sounding board if you need to talk to someone about how you are feeling, or about something that you have experienced. Wellbeing Officers can offer information or referrals and connect you with professional support if you need it.

*Wellbeing Officers are not counsellors.

Cath Warren - (Director of Culture and Wellbeing)

Email: wellbeing@ogfnc.com.au

Phone: 0402 320 699

Our Team

Mark Stone - (Senior Football Officer) 

Growing up as a boy playing Australian rules of around 200 games in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne, including a committee member stint at my club, football has been a huge part of my life in many aspects of the sport. My dad and I are both life members of the Glenroy football club. I have had many careers so far in life starting as an electrician, working at a radio station, the hospitality industry including crown casino, the Australian drug foundation and for the past 20 years with the Werribee FC and its recruiting department. But it was a school bullying episode at an early age that brought me to a situation of trauma and recovery. Its a challenge everyday but i love sharing my story, its how i help others cope with emotional pain and adversity. Since moving to the Bellarine and In the last two years after study, I have entered the industry of Mental health working with people in community and there every day living conditions which includes a supportive team of people, drawing on my own life and experience in recovery. My role with the OGFNC is to be a Wellness officer for senior Men's football. Using empathy, compassion, an active listener I will endeavour to support Faz the senior men and the high performance team, making our club environment the very best it can be.

Rachel Swindells and Jade Hamilton - (Junior Male Football Officers)

 

Rachel Swindells - I look forward to being part of the Culture and Wellbeing team at OGFNC. I’m passionate about creating a positive, inclusive environment where people feel supported, connected and valued. I enjoy working with others to build strong relationships, promote mental health and support a sense of belonging across the community. I have 3 boys playing football for OGFNC/Cobras. I enjoy travelling and creating wonderful memories with my family.

Jade Hamilton - I’m a proud Mum of 2 very active boys so most of my ‘spare’ time is spent at some kind of sporting venue! I have over 22 years of experience as a social worker and I’m deeply passionate about advocacy, psychological safety & meeting people where they are at. I strongly believe that community, connection & a genuine sense of belonging are fundamental to wellbeing and helping people feel seen, supported, and valued.

Remi Bennett - (Netball Officer)

I’m so excited to be apart Culture and Wellbeing role within this very special club, supporting players, coaches, and the wider club community to feel valued, supported, and connected both on and off the court or field. I’m passionate about creating safe, inclusive, and supportive environment here at OGFNC where people feel valued. I have studied psychology and currently work in a wellbeing role at a school in Armstrong Creek, where I support young people with their mental health, social connection, and emotional regulation. Outside of work and netball, I love spending time with family and friends, Pilates and playing with my puppy. 

Vic Hammond - (Female Football Officer)

I work as a Drug and Alcohol Practitioner , supporting people through counselling and recovery. I have a background in mental health, AOD and disability, particularly neurodivergence, and I’m passionate about wellbeing, inclusion and helping people feel supported to be their best. I’ve been part of our footy club for many years, with both my sons previously playing and my daughter now in the under 17s. I was also assistant coach for her team last year, which I really enjoyed. Footy is a big part of our family life. Outside of work, I love walking my dog on the beach, and before this career I was a swim teacher for 10 years, teaching many local kids. I strongly believe every child has a place in our club and deserves to feel valued, heard and included.

 

Phone and Web-Based Services

• Lifeline

Phone: 13 11 44 - Text: 0477 13 11 14 - Website: www.lifeline.org.au - Free 24/7 crisis line – call, text, or webchat

• Beyond Blue

Phone: 1300 22 4636 - Website: www.beyondblue.org.au - Free 24/7 online and phone counselling

• Headspace

Website: www.headspace.org.au - Online and phone support services for youth

• Kids Helpline

Phone: 1800 551 800 - Website: www.kidshelpline.com.au - Free phone and webchat counselling for ages 5–25

• MensLine Australia

Phone: 1300 78 99 78 - Website: www.mensline.org.au - Free online and phone counselling service for men

• Ask Izzy

Website: www.askizzy.org.au - Online connection to essential crisis services in your area

• Head to Health

Phone: 1800 595 212 - Website: www.headtohealth.gov.au - Mental health and wellbeing resources

• QLife

Phone: 1800 184 527 - Website: www.qlife.org.au - Anonymous, free LGBTI peer support (3pm–Midnight daily)

• Sexual Assault Crisis Line

Phone: 1800 806 292 (5pm–9am, 7 days) - Website: www.sacl.com.au - After-hours, confidential telephone crisis counselling

• Thirrili (13YARN)

Phone: 13 9276 - Website: www.thirrili.com.au - Suicide and crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Brother to Brother

Phone: 1800 435 799 - Website: www.dardimunwurro.com.au/brother-tobrother/ - Crisis support for Aboriginal men, staffed by Aboriginal men and Elders

• MindSpot

Phone: 1800 61 44 34 - Website: www.mindspot.org.au - Free online and phone clinical mental health service for adults

• Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre

Phone: 1800 015 188 - Website: www.safesteps.org.au - Free family violence crisis counselling

• 1800 RESPECT

Phone: 1800 737 721 - Website: www.1800respect.org.au - Free family violence and sexual assault support

• WIRE (Women’s Information Referral Exchange)

Phone: 1300 134 130 (9am–5pm Mon–Fri) - Website: www.wire.org.au - Free support for all Victorian women, non-binary and gender-diverse people

• Counselling Online

Website: www.counsellingonline.org.au - Free 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling

• DirectLine

Phone: 1800 888 236 - Website: www.directline.org.au - Free phone and online drug and alcohol counselling

• National Debt Hotline

Phone: 1800 007 007 -Website: www.ndh.org.au - Free financial counselling

• Gambler’s Help

Phone: 1800 858 858 - Website: www.gamblershelp.com.au - Gambling-related support and counselling

• Quit

Phone: 13 78 48 - Website: www.quit.org.au - Quit smoking support

• Alcohol & Drug Foundation

Phone: 1800 250 015 - Website: www.adf.org.au - Info, support, and referral for alcohol and drug issues

• Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling

Phone: 1800 011 046 - Website: www.openarms.gov.au

• PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia)

Phone: 1300 726 306 (Mon–Sat) - Website: www.panda.org.au

• ParentLine

Phone: 13 22 89 (8am–midnight, 7 days) - Website: ParentLine - Support for parents and carers of children aged 0–18

📍 Geelong-Based Services

• The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre

Phone: 1800 806 992 - Website: www.safvcentre.org.au - Support for all impacted by sexual assault and family violence

• The Orange Door

Phone: 1800 312 820 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) - Website: www.orangedoor.vic.gov.au - Open to people of all genders, cultures, and abilities

• Meli

Phone: 03 5278 8122 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) - Website: www.meli.org.au - Counselling and programs for family violence, gambling, behaviour change, children and youth

• Barwon Health Mental Health Services

Phone: 1300 094 187 (24/7) - The ACCESS team assists those with serious mental illness or in crisis

• Cultura Geelong

Phone: 03 4210 0000 - Website: www.cultura.org.au - Free, confidential financial counselling

• Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative

Phone: 03 5277 0044 - Website: www.wathaurong.org.au - Holistic health, family, cultural and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• Information & Resources Black Dog Institute

www.blackdoginstitute.org.au - Resources, support, education and services

• Jean Hailes

www.jeanhailes.org.au - Resources and information on Women’s Health

• Smiling Mind

www.smilingmind.com.au - Tools and support for healthy minds

• Drinkwise

www.drinkwise.org.au - Information about alcohol and drinking

• CAMHS

                         https://mhdas.barwonhealth.org.au/service/infant-child-mental-health-wellbeing/ 

• Barwon Mental Health  ​

                         https://mhdas.barwonhealth.org.au/get-help/adult/