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At first glance, it’s just an ordinary t-shirt, but look closer and you’ll see the Supertee is so much more. “Our mission is to change the hospital attire for kids in hospitals,” says Operations Coordinator Terry Edgar, of the children’s charitable organisation Supertee. The Supertee, Terry explains, is a medical garment disguised as a fun costume. It was an idea brought to life by founder Jason Sotiris, whose one-year-old daughter Angela was diagnosed with a rare cancer that led to a three-year hospital battle. Feeling useless and helpless, Jason looked for ways to improve his daughter's level of comfort... and the Supertee was born. “It is essentially two pieces of material that come together by these plastic press studs,” says Terry. “Being plastic makes it MRI and PET scan safe, and all of the wires and tubes that the kids may be attached to can be stored neatly between these press studs down the sides.” A medical gown is an almost universal symbol of being sick, which can be demoralising for a child undergoing treatment for life-threatening illnesses. It’s like, ‘You feel sick, now you officially look sick'," says Terry. “With the Supertee, it is a garment whose aim is to give the kids in hospital that comfort, that dignity and also to inspire that imaginative play. We don't see them as medical garments; we see them as battle armour.” Supertees come in a number of different designs, including ‘Space Commander’, ‘Ballerina’ and Marvel superheroes Captain America, Captain Marvel and Spiderman. Marvel has allowed Supertee free use of their characters and logos for the garments. Supertees can now be found in 105 hospitals around Australia and, thanks to a grant from the Orange Ex-Services’ Club, 192 more Supertee packs have been donated to our hospital here in Orange. Last week, the club’s board members and staff spent a morning individually assembling Supertee care packs, which included handwritten notes to be given to children at the hospital. “We like to include our donors into the activity, to see where their money goes,” says Terry. “So we offer up an activity where they can pull together a team from the club – whether it be management, whether it be members, or the community – where these care packs actually get packed and then delivered to the local hospital to distribute the super tees where needed.” This is now the third year the Orange Ex-Services Club has supported Supertee, and they are proud to do so, says club president Graham Gentles. “The reason we're partnering with Supertee is because of our commitment to the community. Our club, our ethics, and our directions have always been to look after those within our area, and we support a lot of like-minded groups,” Mr Gentles said. “Supertee is a wonderful initiative and it's just grown into something now that I think has become very valuable in hospitals for those children that are suffering, in some cases, with life-ending disease or other issues they may have. And so it's a wonderful opportunity for us to be involved in something that's worthwhile for our community.”

Thirty local charities and community organisations have received a combined total of $157,266 as this year's beneficiaries of the Orange Ex-Services' Club's ClubGRANT Category 1 program. Orange Ex-Services' Club announced the successful recipients at a special presentation evening at the Greenhouse of Orange last Wednesday night. Major beneficiaries of the Club funding in 2025 include Lifeline Central West , who received $20,000 for life-saving crisis support training for volunteers, along with the Cerebral Palsy Alliance ($10,000), Fairfight Foundation - Supertee Project ($10,000), Clontarf Foundation ($15,000) and Cancer Patients Foundation, who received funding support for " Look Good Feel Better " workshops. "Each year, this evening is a highlight for us - it's about recognising and celebrating the organisations that give so much to our community," Orange Ex-Services' Club CEO Nathan Kelly said. "As a community club, we see it as our responsibility and privilege to reinvest back into the region. The diversity of recipients this year shows just how broad the needs of our community are, and we're proud to help meet them." ClubGRANTS Category 1 funding is allocated for projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community, such as community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities. Applications are assessed by Orange Ex-Services' Club subcommittee made up of representatives from the club, Orange City Council and the community. Since its founding in 1998, the ClubGRANTS program has provided over $1 billion in funding to deserving community groups across NSW. Orange Ex-Services' Club President said that here in Orange ClubGRANTS are an opportunity for them, as the largest club in the area, to support organisations that do so much good in the community. "It's always one of the most rewarding parts of the year, as a director at the club, to be able to support the community in the way that we do through ClubGRANTS. It's also a pleasure for me personally, because I've done this now for nearly 20 years," Mr Gentles said. "If you look at a cross-section of those that apply for ClubGrants, they all benefit our community. Sometimes they are big organisations, sometimes they're alot smaller and in some cases, they are partners with us in many things. "So its rewarding that we're able to give to the community and it gives us an opportunity to showcases what we do in the community and showcase what we have in terms of assets with the club, whether it be the main club, Wentworth Golf Club or the Country Club or tennis club. "And it does really highlight to the community that we try to look after the interests of not only our 26,000 members but the community as a whole. To find out more about ClubGrant or to apply, visit www.oesc.com.au/clubgrants

OESC is sincerely honoured to be able to fund, through the ClubGrants Program , 96 Supertee packs that have been gifted to the Paediatrics Ward at the Orange Health Service. The Supertee is a purpose built medical garment designed to inspire children's imaginations while simplifying their medical care in hospitals. With Marvel superhero inspired designs, it allows for easy changes and access to medical lines, offering comfort, convenience, and the magic of imaginative play. The Supertee helps these brave kids be recognised as the true superheroes they are . About the Supertee Project Fair Fight Foundation Limited aims to alleviate the discomfort and distress children experience when battling life-threatening conditions. The Supertee is a medical garment disguised as a superhero costume which has been specifically designed for children facing long term treatment. It is purpose built with plastic press studs on the sides and shoulders to be able to by-pass IV cables, oxygen cables, heart rate monitors and other medical equipment that a child may be hooked up to. The aim is to give a Supertee to every child up to the age of 14 in Australia who is facing a long-term hospital stay. "Since its launch in June 2018, the Supertee Project has gifted over 20,000 medical garments to children facing huge battles and has been welcomed by all major children's hospitals and paediatric wards in Australia" - Fair Fight Foundation

TARIN KOWT ROOM The Tarin Kowt room (formerly The Greenhouse Function room) is a spacious 188m2 area filled with natural light which is perfect for weddings and corporate events. It includes a private lawn section, a breakout catering space, or a registration foyer. This room can be combined with the Coral Sea to create a generous catering area adjacent to the auditorium. At the Orange Ex-Services' Club, the Tarin Kowt Room serves as a charming wedding venue for an intimate celebration with your loved ones. Featuring a rooftop courtyard, a striking marble fireplace, and a private bar, this room offers the perfect setting for your next event. ENQUIRE TODAY DOWNLOAD OUR FUNCTION PACKAGES WEDDING CORPORATE SOCIAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE OUR OTHER SPACES THE CORAL SEA TARIN KOWT ROOM THE WENTWORTH OTHER SPACES LOOKING FOR A MORE CASUAL SPACE? The Rooftop Lawn at The Greenhouse is the perfect place for a more casual gathering or work party. Located on the rooftop of the Orange Ex-Services' Club, it offers a unique experience in the heart of Orange. Our fresh Summer menu is available in the Greenhouse Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, with our Lawn Menu served Thursday - Sunday! Group bookings are welcome! FIND OUT MORE

Be at the Orange Ex-Services' Club every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday for your chance to win the members jackpot! BE AT THE ORANGE EX-SERVICES' CLUB OR THE WENTWORTH ORANGE EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN THE MEMBERS JACKPOT! $20,000 JACKPOT CURRENTLY AT: NEXT DRAW IN: EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SUNDAY DRAWN AT 6:00PM & 7:30PM AUTHORITY: TP/04048 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN! You could change your life by winning the OESC Members Jackpot! Watch as the progressive jackpot climbs by $1000 each week until won! Every Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday at 6:00PM & 7:30PM. Members will automatically be entered into the Members’ Jackpot. All you need to do is be present at the OESC or The Wentworth Orange on draw nights and be ready to claim the cash prize if your membership number is drawn. Be here between draws at 7:00PM for your chance to win our Guaranteed $250 Cash Draw to present members. Simply swipe your Membership card on any Star Rewards kiosk to be awarded a virtual entry! Become a Member today at OESC Reception. Authority: TP/04048 VIEW T&Cs 1 1 1 BE A MEMBER If you’re not, you need to join before 6pm to ensure you’re entered 2 BE AT THE CLUB Be here each Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday for the first draw at 6.00pm 3 GET CALLED If your membership number is called you've got 4 minutes to claim the prize 4 STICK AROUND A second draw takes place at 7:30pm each Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday 5 VISIT NEXT WEEK The Jackpot climbs by $1000 every week is not claimed! GIVE YOURSELF THE BEST CHANCE TO WIN!

Orange Ex-Services' Club has been proudly serving members and supporting our local community for over 60 years. DOWNLOAD A COPY What's On Old Orange Rockers - Live in Concert Fri, 14 Nov Orange Ex-Services' Club MORE INFO The Radiators - LIVE Fri, 28 Nov Orange Ex-Services' Club MORE INFO Two Fires Chisel Barnes Tribute Show Fri, 27 Feb Orange Ex-Services' Club MORE INFO VIEW ALL WHAT'S ON Drink & Dine VIEW MENU VIEW MENU Become an OESC Member today and enjoy the benefits at all of our venues! The Wentworth The Greenhouse The Country Club Mercure Orange BECOME A MEMBER EVENTS SOCIAL • CORPORATE • WEDDINGS • CATERING ENQUIRE TODAY