Netball Australia is the national governing body for netball in Australia, with its origins dating back to the formation of the All Australian Women's Basketball Association in August 1927. As the largest team sport in the country, netball is played by over 1. 2 million men, women, and children nationwide, making it the number one participation sport for Australian girls.
Netball Australia's primary role is to foster the growth of netball by connecting with local communities, protecting the game's reputation, and empowering women to excel. The organisation has played a pivotal role in the development of netball in Australia since the world's first international netball match between Australia and New Zealand in 1938, which Australia won with a score of 40-11. Today, the national squad known as the Origin Diamonds are Commonwealth Games and World Cup champions, and ranked as the number one team in the world.
The Suncorp Super Netball competition, organised by Netball Australia, has become the leading women's sporting league worldwide, attracting televised audiences of over 8 million. Australian netball has been at the forefront of female sport for almost a century, emphasising female empowerment and inclusivity. However, there is always room for growth and improvement. Netball Australia remains committed to working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to enhance access to netball, collaborating with disability and community groups to promote health and happiness among children.
Netball Australia's overarching mission is to see netball thrive in Australia. This sport caters to individuals of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and genders, exemplifying inclusivity and diversity. Netball Australia aims to continue the legacy of fostering inclusiveness while ensuring the sport continues to motivate and inspire Australian women.