Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby

09/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, with this year’s theme focusing on changing the narrative on su***de by starting the conversation.

This theme calls on us all to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster open, compassionate conversations about su***de.

In the sporting world there has historically been a stigma around mental health. Here at Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby, we believe having open conversations is the first step, and as such we have recently utilised grant funding from the Change Our Game initiative to increase the number of trainers certified in Mental Health First Aid. We want to make sure our club members feel safe and can have the right resources no matter where they are.

09/09/2026

Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby stands with the Gippsland Pride Initiative Inc. in creating safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. When you walk through our doors know that you are welcomed, you are loved and you are safe.

01/09/2026

MEENIYAN Skate Disco coming soon!

Sat 3rd October, 6.30-8.30pm

BYO skates preferred, limited supply available - book early so you don’t miss out!

Helmets must be worn, protective pads optional (but encouraged!)

Bring some friends and family along, we would love to see you all! Skaters 4 years old onwards welcome!

30/08/2026

Our wonderful friends over at Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby have invited us, The Gender ending story, to once again join them in their annual pride cup this year!

Would you like to be part of this amazing team of Trans and gender diverse people?

Then fill in the EOI below!
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30/08/2026

Pride Cup limited edition patches have arrived from our supplier! Designed by the talented Honey Tripper tattoo artist and only available at 2026 Roller Derby Pride Cup!

29/08/2026

We enjoyed a chance to reflect on our progress as a club during the 2025-2026 financial year at our AGM today. A few key takeaways:

- a huge thank you to our outgoing committee member Mellana Sarton who has contributed in a significant way for many years to our club including SkateFit venue coordination, Skatefit program coordination, website updates, RevSport administrative support, strategic planning and governance contributions and supporting our adult roller derby team as a bench manager. We look forward to continuing to have her around in various capacities moving foward and thanked her for her contribution to the GRRD Committee today.

- a second thank you to Sarah Paynter (Rah) who has also contributed to the committee over the past few years in various ways - we appreciate your support with behind-the-scenes tasks and look forward to continuing to skate with you!

- thanks to the support of GippSport we have seen an increase in funds gained through grants, and are really benefiting in a significant way from the administrative support we are receiving from Trevor!

- we are excited to be able to publicly announce some key updates relating to our forever home soon.. stay tuned for more information in coming weeks!

- our programs continue to grow and develop and we are looking forward to what the next financial year has in store

Our 2026-2027 committee has been confirmed:

President: Sarah Lawless
Secretary: Lisa Mariah
Treasurer: Kacey Stephenson-Green
League Coordinator: Maddison Traill
SkateFit Coordinator: Bea Woodhead
General member: Sara Gatica-Villalobos

We still have a few positions available and encourage our members to reach out if they are interested in taking on a role or shadowing someone else!

29/08/2026

48 hours left for Pride Top Pre-orders!

Follow this link to get yours!

We are releasing pre-sale purchase for our gorgeous PRIDE jerseys that feature at the Roller Derby Pride Cup and are becoming very popular in the derby community as well as the broader community! Tops can be ordered in black or white (or both!) and can be customised on the back with name and/or numb...

28/08/2026

We are looking forward to our AGM in Mirboo North tomorrow! If you’d like to hear what we have been up to and what’s in store please send us a message and we will share more details with you!

We will be checking out the Mirboo North Market after and grabbing some market treats for morning tea - we hope to see you there!

To view this month’s market stalls follow this link: https://guide.mirboonorthmarket.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAT-McNwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNWmAbi6HiyeXq1v9MQy42FPVa_2EmV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4g5DM7vVycCgaQty-LBBK97bqqOnjP2sPDYODzmldhcgRuCWt04THdu2IxIQ_aem_pNkofTzzUb6tKXfKW-u_fw

28/08/2026

Happy Wear it Purple Day!

Our skaters will be celebrating on Sunday at Gippsland Pride’s skate session at our club’s birthplace STADIUM 34..

Come on down and say hi, get a photo taken at our Photo Booth and have a skate!

Happy Wear It Purple Day, Gippsland! 💜

Wear it Purple Day is about making sure every LGBTQIA+ young person knows they're seen, supported and never alone. This year, we want Sunday to be about courage, whether that's wearing your brightest outfit, consider trying roller skating for the first time, or simply showing up and making a new connection.

There are some extraordinary events happening right across our region this week, and this weekend especially, with so much to choose from. We're beyond excited to be welcoming community to this Sunday, from 1pm to 4pm.

There's an amazing array of stallholders, services and community groups getting involved in this special community event. Picture tunes, chats, nibbles, freebies and giveaways, roller skating and on-wheels activities for those keen to join in, and a genuinely good opportunity to connect and recognise this important day on the LGBTQIA+ calendar.

🟣When: Sunday 30 August, 1pm to 4pm.
Please note, early entry isn't permitted, so we'll see you from 1pm onwards
🟣Where: Stadium 34, 34 Bell St, Moe

A huge thank you to Quantum Support Services our newest event partner, for contributing to our event costs. We're also so grateful to Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby for sponsoring our photo booth, Latrobe Youth Space for supporting transport to and from Moe train station throughout the event, and Stadium 34 for contributing to venue hire costs. This event simply wouldn't be possible without this incredible community support.

Whether you're lacing up skates, grabbing a cuppa, or just here to soak up the day, we can't wait to see you there.

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/wear-it-purple-with-gippsland-pride

📅 Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/19KixQQVzJ/

28/08/2026

We received the Latrobe City Council Quick Response Grant of $600 for a skate jump ramp!
Thank you Latrobe City Council for all your support!