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    ROLLER DERBY IN THE WEST: GET YOUR SKATES ON!

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    Thanks to the presence of Roller Derby leagues like WestSide, the sport has seen steady growth in popularity, with people like Hunt readily joining in.
    Sport

    VU CHANGING THE GAME FOR WOMEN’S SPORT AND MENTAL HEALTH WITH NATIONAL SURVEY

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    If you are a semi-professional or professional woman athlete in Australia you are invited to take part in this survey.
    Sport

    WALKING FOOTBALL: FOR FOLKS WHO ARE TIRED OF RUNNING AROUND

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    Walking Football is a national game which began in the UK about a decade ago.
    Sport

    THE BEATING HEART OF COMMUNITY SPORT IS THE VOLUNTEERS

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    “Once you start volunteering you learn things about the administration of the sport, and how you can then use this knowledge to support others to get involved."
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    BREAKING THROUGH THE SOUND BARRIER

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    Michelle was always keen to get involved as a loyal member of her chosen clubs, but sometimes felt challenged by interactions with her hearing teammates.
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    DISC GOLF FLYING HIGH IN THE WEST

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    Disc golf is very similar to golf but instead of hitting a golf ball using a club from your expensive set, you throw a frisbee-like disc.
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    THE WEST’S OWN TRU-GO

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    Today the game of Trugo is a mixed gendered, cross-generational sport with players ranging in age from their early 20s to their mid-90s.
    Sport

    VU SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES

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    VU is proud to annouce a new scholarship program that helps women facing adversity complete their studies

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