Active Maribyrnong

Did you know?

Trugo originated at the Newport Railway Workshops in the 1920s, when railway workers turned discarded train buffer rings and mallets into a lunchtime game.

And just like that, Trugo was born!

A unique piece of Melbourne’s west, bringing people together for generations.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Footscray Trugo Club Open Day on Sunday 30 August. More than 100 people, aged from 4 to 80 years old, came along to explore the facilities and have a “tonk”!

Attendees were also treated to a history lesson from Victoria Trugo Association President Paul Thomas, who shared stories of the sport’s origins and its emergence from the West’s rail yards.

For more information, email Footscray Trugo Club at [email protected] or follow them on Facebook.

Spring is just around the corner and Active Maribyrnong is bringing you plenty of ways to get moving, try something new and stay connected!

With a jam-packed season of exciting programs and events ahead, save the dates, spread the word and get ready to get active!

👵 Seniors Month | 1–31 October
👧 Children’s Week | 24 October–1 November
💪 Maribyrnong Girls Can Week | 26 October–1 November
☀️ Spring into Summer Series | 6 November–6 December

There’s something for everyone! Get involved, try something new and connect with your community. More information coming soon.

👉 Check out what’s coming up via the link in our bio.

Footscray Trugo Club's Open Day is the place to be this Sunday. Tunes on stage, tongs on the barbie, and a tonk-ing good time for all 🔨

Join us and bring family and friends along.

🕚 11am-3pm
📆 Sunday, 30 August
📍 139 Buckley Street, Footscray

🏓 Come & Try Pickleball!

Looking for a fun new sport to try? Come along and give Pickleball a go at RecWest Braybrook!

😃Ages: 8–12 years
📅 Tuesdays
⏰ 4.45pm–5.30pm
📍 RecWest Braybrook
💰 FREE trial!
🔗Link in bio

Never played before? No worries! Come along, have a hit, learn the basics and enjoy a fun and active session with others.

Daughters of the West for 2026 kicked off this week with over 80 women across Maribyrnong making the 10-week commitment. This free program offers women aged 18 years and offers a chance to learn, move and grow together in a supportive and positive environment.

Active Maribyrnong is proud to be partnering again with the Western Bulldogs Community Foundation to deliver this program.

Pram Walks with Angliss Neighbourhood House

Join the friendly team at Angliss Neighbourhood House for their weekly Pram Walking Group. It's a great opportunity to get moving, meet new people, enjoy a relaxed walk and share a chat along the way.

📅 Every Wednesday
🕙 10.00am – 11.00am
📍 Meet at 2/11 Vipont Street, Footscray

Free no registrations needed

Upcoming dates: https://www.facebook.com/events/971950492533994/971950499200660/

📅 Save the Date | Footscray Trugo Club Open Day

Experience one of the inner west's most unique sporting traditions at the Footscray Trugo Club Open Day!

Bring your family, friends and neighbours for a "tonk", enjoy a BBQ, and learn the game from experienced club members.

📅 Sunday 30 August 2026
🕚 11.00am – 3.00pm
📍 Footscray Trugo Club

Pick up a mallet, have some fun and discover why Trugo has been bringing communities together for generations.

For more information visit, https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Footscray-Trugo-Club-Open-Day

💡 Have an idea that could bring the Maribyrnong community together?

Maribyrnong City Council's Community Grants Program is now open, offering up to $25,000 to support not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that make a positive impact.

Whether your project encourages participation, improves health and wellbeing, strengthens community connections, or creates a more inclusive and sustainable Maribyrnong, we'd love to hear from you.

⏰ Applications close: Tuesday 18 August at 4.00pm.

Find out more and apply via the link below or in bio:
https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants/Community-Grants