Community & Business
22 November, 2025
St George Illawarra Dragons' “Best You Can Be Blitz” promotes health and resilience at schools
Members of St George Illawarra Dragons recently visited several schools in the region and hosted workshops as part of the club’s “Best You Can Be Blitz”.
In partnership with Squadron Energy, the blitz saw the club speak to students about resilience and making positive choices around health and wellbeing.
In the club’s 11th visit to the region, NRLW stars Keele Browne and Ella Koster hosted the workshops last week, visiting Ilford Public, Kandos Public, Dunedoo Central, Mendooran Central, Gilgandra Public School, St Joseph’s School, and St Michael’s Catholic Primary, Dunedoo.
A touch footy clinic was also held in Dunedoo along with a Win The Morning event with the Gilgandra Youth Club’s Breakfast Club.
The workshops gave advice on staying active, learning how to practice tolerance, respect, and inclusiveness, the importance of good sleep, screen time management, hydration, and nutrition as well as the important role we play in taking care of the environment. “I’ve had the best time coming out here and visiting these kids,” Ella Koster said.
“They have been incredibly welcoming and have had great attitudes throughout it all. I’m proud to be a part of a club involved in these sorts of initiatives.”
Keele Browne, who has attended previous trips, said she was also thrilled to participate.
“I’m fortunate enough to have been a part of a number of these community trips and I’ve enjoyed them all thoroughly,” she said.
“It’s really important that we get out to these communities and use our profile as professional rugby league players for good.”
Kacee Milnes, site operations manager at Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, said the Dragons’ visits brought excitement and inspiration to local students, and Squadron Energy was proud to help bring the blitz to the region.
“These visits highlight the importance of teamwork, resilience, and community connection,” she concluded.
