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LEGACY
Tony Fiatarone Scholarship
Tony Fiatarone
Dominic Antony (‘Tony’) Fiatarone our longest serving and dedicated past Club President passed away on 7th June 2016. Elected to Club Ashfield’s Board of Directors in 1982, Tony became Vice-President in 1985 and served for 4 years until becoming Club President in 1989. He remained Club President for 23 years, standing down in 2012 having served the Club for 30 years.
You could easily say Tony’s life was the Club, always passionate and continuously striving to see the Club’s maximum potential being fulfilled. Tony was instrumental in so many aspects of the Club and was part of a multitude of milestones, his legacy has been ingrained into the foundation of the Club.
Tony Fiatarone was always proud of what a small Catholic Club could achieve and contribute to the local Community. The Club will be always grateful for Tony’s contribution and we are so proud to be continuing his legacy at the Club.
Tony Fiatarone Performing Arts Scholarship
The Tony Fiatarone Scholarship Program was established in 2018 by Club Ashfields’ Board of Directors as a memorial in honour of our past long-standing Club Ashfield President Tony Fiatarone. Tony had a passion for the performing arts.
Two scholarships are presented each year and it is to be used to undertake study in an arts subject such as music, musical theatre, dance, or drama. The prize may be used towards a musical equipment, music lessons, music exam fees, or attending musical performances. Year 10 students at St Vincent’s College are invited to apply. The awards provide a total of $4,000 to each of the chosen Year 10 students and is to be spread evenly across two years. I.e. each student shall receive $2,000 in Year 11, and $2,000 in Year 12.
Scholarship Winners
School
Year
Student/Discipline
De La Salle College
2018
Kai Niu / Music (Piano)
Bethlehem College
2018
Jessica Clement /Singing
De La Salle College
2019
Martin Ong / Music (Piano)
Bethlehem College
2019
Sakura Travanti – Jones / Singing
De La Salle College
2021
Antonino Maiorana Music (Drums & Piano)
Bethlehem College
2021
Zoe Heracleous / Drama
De La Salle College
2022
Anthony Leone / Music (Guitar)
Bethlehem College
2022
Amber Stanton / Music (Piano and Singing)
St Vincent’s College
2023
Ali Smith / Vocals
St Vincent’s College
2023
Pascale Lattouf / Music (Saxophone)
St Vincent’s College
2024
Kara Doven / Drama & Vocals
St Vincent’s College
2024
Emilia Murr / Music (Piano)
St Vincent’s College
2025
Sepia McGovern / Vocals
St Vincent’s College
2025
Olivia Fedorowicz / Vocals
CLUB INITIATIVE
ClubGRANTS
Program
The ClubGRANTS program is an Australian funding initiative that provides financial support to local community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations. Funded by registered clubs, the program helps projects that improve the wellbeing of the community, particularly in areas like social welfare, health services, community development, and cultural activities.
Each year Club Ashfield donates approximately $100,000 to Community Funding via the ClubGRANTS program.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
ClubGRANTS Recipients
Club Ashfield Category 1 and Category 2 recipients 2025 are listed below
ClubGRANTS Recipients
Organisation
Project Title
Monetary Funding
The Infants Home Ashfield
Getting Ready for School: Early Foundations Integrated Groups for Children
$7287
The Infants Home Ashfield
Fathers’, Male Carers’ and Children’s Playgroup
$11,385
Catholic Care Sydney
Providing HOPE to vulnerable young families in the Inner West
$9,000
Zen Tea Lounge Foundation
Survivor Thriver: Rebuilding Lives through Empowerment and Enterprise in Inner West Council LGA
$10,000
The John Berne School
Living Skills Program
$6,000
Youth Off The Streets Limited
Women walking alongside Women & Girls
$10,000
Carers for Kids
Foster and Kinship Care Week Picnic Day
$6,500
St Vincent’s Parish
Upgrades to the Roof
$2,120
St Vincent’s Broken Hill
Maintenance for natural disaster
$2,500
Ashfield Community Markets Public School P&C
School upgrades
$1997
Salvation Army
Red Shield Appeal
$636
Ashfield Probus
Social Outings for the elderly
$1,500
Inner West Neighbour Aid Incorporated
-
$2,000
CA Fishing Club
Fishing Sub Club
$2,500
CA Golf Club
Golf Club Sub Club
$1,600
CA Darts Club
Darts Club Sub Club
$2,500
CA Cricket Club
Cricket Club Sub Club
$2,500
Toastmasters
Toastmasters Sub Club
$2,000
Recipients Category 1 & 2
Apply Online
There are two categories for funding:
Category 1 - Funding
You are considered eligible for Category 1 funding if your project falls under specific community welfare and social services, community development, health services and employment assistance activities, and other projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.
Category 1 funding applications are accepted either online or in some instances require submission of a paper based application. Application deadlines apply.
Application steps:
- Review the eligibility criteria and if it falls under Category 1 continue to Step 2.
- Use the Find your local grant round | ClubGRANTS search to find out application requirements. See if you can use ClubGRANTS online to apply for funding
- Create an account and submit your ClubGRANTS application.
Category 2 - Funding
Funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport/grassroots sport or veteran welfare activities.
Category 2 is available all-year-round. Please send in your funding request to info@clubashfield.com.au
Application steps:
- Use the Find your local grant round | ClubGRANTS search to find out application requirements. See if you can use ClubGRANTS online to apply for funding
- Create an account and submit your ClubGRANTS application.
Category 2 - Funding
Funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport/grassroots sport or veteran welfare activities.
Category 2 is available all-year-round. Please send in your funding request to info@clubashfield.com.au
Application steps:
- Use the Find your local grant round | ClubGRANTS search to find out application requirements. See if you can use ClubGRANTS online to apply for funding
- Create an account and submit your ClubGRANTS application.
SPONSORSHIPS
Clubs we sponsor
We are proud to support a diverse range of clubs that foster community, leadership, and personal growth. This includes the ACC Cricket Club, promoting teamwork and sportsmanship through competitive and recreational cricket, and Toastmasters, where members build confidence and communication skills in a supportive environment. Our sponsorship reflects our commitment to enriching experiences both on and off the field.
SPORT
ACC Cricket Club
It is intended that all children who register and play for the club develop both cricket and social skills. All players should be provided with the opportunity to bat and bowl in every game as far as possible. It is not a primary objective to win competitions.
Our success is judged by the number of children who return to play with the club in subsequent years and who feel that they belong to the club.
ACC CRICKET CLUB HISTORY
About ACC Cricket Club
Club Philosophy for junior players
It is intended that all children who register and play for the club develop both cricket and social skills. All players should be provided with the opportunity to bat and bowl in every game as far as possible. It is not a primary objective to win competitions. Our success is judged by the number of children who return to play with the club in subsequent years and who feel that they belong to the club.
For more information on the Club, please contact
Email: juniorsec@cricketacc.org.au
Phone: 0425 269 317
To register go to – www.ashfieldcricket.com.au
Visit the website for historical statistics, team successes, and other information.
ACC Cricket Club was formed in 1974
The Cricket Club was formed in 1974 and the first senior team played in the Western Suburbs Cricket Association in the 1974/75 season. The first junior team played in the Western Suburbs Cricket Association in the 1982/83 season. From one senior team in 1974, the club has progressed to many senior and junior teams from the ages of Under 9’s to Under 16’s,
The club has won many competitions in both junior and senior grades. The club introduced Kanga/have-a-go cricket for the young cricketers in the 1993/94 season and many of those players have now progressed through our junior ranks and are now playing seniors.
PUBLIC SPEAKING
Ashfield Toastmasters Club
Ashfield Toastmasters welcomes beginners and provides a constructive and supportive learning environment.
We look forward to hearing from you and warmly welcome you to join one of our Toastmasters meetings.
If you would like to find out more, please visit our Ashfield Toastmasters Club’s website: https://www.ashfieldtoastmasters.org.au or contacting us at enquiries@ashfieldtoastmasters.org.au
Alternatively, if you’d like to speak to someone before your visit to the Ashfield Toastmasters Club please contact 0411 300 880.
PATHWAYS TO GROWTH
About Ashfield Toastmasters
Public Speaking
Toastmasters Clubs provide members with the opportunity to develop their public speaking and leadership skills within a supportive environment, which includes structured educational goals and constructive feedback. Members also benefit through significant personal growth and increased self-confidence. Toastmasters International is a not-for-profit educational organisation founded in California in 1924 by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley. It has a membership of over 352,000 in 16,400 member clubs located in 141 countries.
The Ashfield Toastmasters Club is one of six in Area 6, which is part of the Lachlan Division of District 70, encompassing most of New South Wales.
Speak. Lead. Succeed.
Each year four competitions are held – members compete in the Humorous Speech Contest, the Table Topics Contest and the Evaluation Contest up to District level, while the International Speech Contest is an international competition, the winner of which is known as the World Champion of Public Speaking.
The Ashfield Toastmasters Club will be celebrating 20 years in April 2026.
The Ashfield Toastmasters Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
Please arrive at 6.45pm for a 7:00pm start, on Level 1 of Club Ashfield. Ashfield Toastmasters meetings run to an agenda, finishing at approximately 9:30pm.
Guests are welcome to attend a meeting to see how they are organised and have the opportunity to take part if they wish.
Embark on a journey of personal and professional development through Pathways, Toastmasters’ new education program.
Pathways is designed to help you build the skills you need to communicate and lead.
Pathways is comprised of 6 specialised learning paths that teach more than 300 unique skill set competencies.
PATHWAYS TO GROWTH
As you progress through Pathways, you will:
- Practice and improve your communication and leadership skills.
- Give speeches in your club based on assignments in Pathways.
- Challenge yourself to build and refine certain competencies and skills.
- Complete a range of projects that include persuasive speaking, motivating others, creating a podcast and leading a group in a difficult situation.
- Develop real-world, transferable skills in many different areas through Pathways—communication, leadership, management, strategic planning, service to others, public speaking and more.
Members find that the benefits of what is learned in Toastmasters extend into their personal and professional lives.
Ashfield Toastmasters welcomes beginners and provides a constructive and supportive learning environment.
We look forward to hearing from you and warmly welcome you to join one of our meetings.
If you would like to find out more, please visit our Ashfield Toastmasters Club’s web page at www.ashfieldtoastmasters.org.au or contacting us at enquiries@ashfieldtoastmasters.org.au
If you’d like to speak to someone before you visit Ashfield Toastmasters Club please call 0411 300 880.
In addition to the above, more information about the Toastmasters organisation is available by visiting https://www.toastmasters.org international website.
EVERY TOASTMASTER’S JOURNEY STARTS WITH A SINGLE SPEECH.
ASSISTANCE
Gambling Help
Approach a Staff member at our Club and you can initiate a self-exclusion.
Contact a gambling counsellor near your area – find the nearest gambling counsellor by calling:
ClubSAFE Counselling 1800 99 77 66
If gambling isn’t fun anymore, it’s ok to ask for help.
Self-exclusion is a voluntary self-help program designed to offer anyone the ability to ban themselves from gaming areas in order to take control of their gambling habits.
You don’t have to hit rock-bottom before getting help. Just check in with yourself – if it’s no longer fun, it’s ok to put your hand up.
Sign a Deed of Self-Exclusion
This will determine the duration of the self-exclusion period (six months up to four years) and the venues you wish to be excluded from.
You will also be able to nominate the venue areas – the entire club, gaming areas only, or a total gambling ban.
After signing the deed, your photo will be taken and confidentially uploaded to the ClubSAFE Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion (MVSE) system.
All the venues you choose will be immediately notified giving you peace of mind – many participants have reported the sense of relief this step brings.
Can I register someone else for self-exclusion
Self-exclusion is completely voluntary and entry into the program can only come from the person who wants to partcipate. However, if you are concerned about a family member or friend, contact ClubSAFE.
Self-exclusion and counselling are there to help you.
For confidential advice: