17 Results for year: 2020

Confident Girls Bushfire Recovery Grants

Seven netball clubs and associations impacted by the bushfires that ravaged parts of Australia in late 2019 and early 2020 have received more than $45,000 in grants through Round 2 of the Confident Girls Foundation Bushfire Recovery Grants initiative.   The Bushfire Relief Appeal raised more than $365,000 ... More

Suncorp launches spirit fund to support local clubs and encourage confident girls

The Confident Girls Foundation is proud to partner with the Suncorp Group to launch the Suncorp Spirit Fund – a community grants initiative aimed at supporting Queensland netball clubs impacted by natural disasters.   The Suncorp Spirit Fund, launched last week, will provide grants of up to $2,500 to ... More

Netball’s declaration of commitment

A coalition of netball’s peak organisations has pledged to take significant action to break down the barriers that have prevented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players, coaches, umpires and administrators from flourishing in the sport.   In an historic move, 20 national, state and territory bas... More

When Thank-you isn’t enough; Supporter Prizes

Sometimes thank-you isn't enough. That's why we're sending these awesome Confident Girls Foundation supporters something extra for their commitment to the work we do.   When Sheree donated to the Confident Girls Round telethon it brought back memories of her own netball experiences growing up.   ... More

Confident Girls Round; supporting the charity that supports netball

The Suncorp Super Netball competition came together over the weekend for Confident Girls Round to raise $65,920 for the Confident Girls Foundation, Netball Australia and the league’s official charity.   More than 240 supporters donated to the Foundation over the two days, adding $15,920 to the $50,000 ... More

International Day of Charity; Confident Girls Round

Since it’s inception the Confident Girls Foundation has supported over 73,774 girls, granted $1,638,526 dollars and delivered programs in over 862 locations. The Foundation works with grassroots service providers to develop and implement programs aimed at creating more opportunities and increasing the self-esteem of ... More

Confident Girls Foundation Board Finalised

As part of the NA Board meeting today, Terri Meadmore has been appointed to the Confident Girls Foundation Board for the Member appointment of 1 year. This is incredibly exciting, and the Foundation welcomes Terri to the team.   Terri's appointment finalises the Confident Girls Foundation Board with Noeleen Dix as ... More

Confident Girls Competition Winners

From June 5th-15th netballers were invited to tell the Confident Girls Foundation in 50 words or less what netball meant to them and their communities. Their answer would put them in the draw to win one of four 30 minute zoom prizes, with one of the Confident Girls Ambassadors; Laura Scherian, Caitlin Thwaites, Sam Poolman ... More

EmpowerPlay; revolutionising netball

When Trish Crews, Raewyn Elsegood and Samantha Jack, noticed that their daughters weren’t enjoying playing netball anymore, feeling anxious about themselves and their games, Team GEM didn’t quite know what to do, just that something had to change.   “We knew our daughters needed help, but we also wanted to ... More

Round 1 Bushfire Recovery Grants Announced

Eight netball clubs and associations from across New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have received more than $50,000 in grants through Round 1 of the Confident Girls Foundation Bushfire Recovery Grants initiative.   As Netball Australia’s official charity, the Confident Girls Foundation, established ... More