It is rare for a sportsperson to be positively acknowledged in Parliament for their achievements in the community, but for Sarah Dimech this has happened on two separate occasions.
Dimech has been applauded by Member for Wyong David Harris for the pivotal role she plays in the development and advancement of women’s rugby league on the Central Coast.
She is employed by Wyong Leagues Group in the dual role of Group Compliance Officer and Rugby League Development Officer, and when she isn’t ensuring that the Group meets its obligations with regulations, she is tirelessly conducting coaching clinics at the many schools within the region.
Dimech is also the captain of the Wyong Roos women’s side and not only was she recognised as Female Player of the Year last season, she has a long list of high representative achievements including Central Coast Roosters, NSW Country and the national women’s side of Malta.
Despite her achievements to date, she is determined that the best is yet to come, as she works hard to get a shot to play in the NRLW.
“I want to achieve as much as I possibly can in the game, and playing at the highest level is the goal so the next step for me would be to play in the NRLW,” she said.
“I have been really fortunate to be able to find myself in a role where I can develop my professional career path and pursue my sporting ambitions all at the same time thanks to the Wyong Leagues Group.”
Group CEO Ben Coghlan said Dimech was an outstanding ambassador for the organisation.
“Whether in the office or out on the field Sarah approaches her roles with the same level of passion and commitment,” he said.
Wyong Roos has had women’s rugby league as a core part of its growth strategy for several years and has achieved solid growth because of this focus.
Currently there are 70 girls participating in the junior ranks where they field sides in the age groups 13, 15, 17 and open divisions – and the Roos is the only club to be able to do so in the region.
That’s our girl . Very proud