Empowering girls through netball

Netball is more than just a sport. It fosters confidence, leadership skills and resilience, particularly among women. As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, we delve into how netball is empowering girls both on and off the court. This year’s theme, ‘Girls’ Vision for the Future’, ... More

Pacific Netball Series – First Nations Black Swans Debut

Congratulations to the First Nations Black Swans on their debut at the 2024 Pacific Netball Series in Brisbane. This remarkable achievement marks the beginning of a new era for First Nations Peoples in the sport of netball. Coming together for the first time several days before the tournament commenced, and ... More

First Nations Black Swans

The Confident Girls Foundation has today been announced as the principal partner of the First Nations Black Swans, to support and enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. The two-year partnership will directly support the newly announced First Nations national team. the Black Swans. The First Nations Black ... More

Girl in Charge

Victoria Police Netball Club is putting girls living in Western Victoria in charge!   This holistic police-led program involves year 9 girls negotiating mid-teen social and health challenges by using netball as the vehicle and the prospect of part-time work to help drive it.   Designed by police from ... More

“These are things that I never dreamed of doing!”

  Having played Netball from a young age Sarah could never have dreamed of being selected for WA's Marie Little Shield squad. "My experience was scary but exciting. I got to travel and play netball against other State Teams. All the players are so nice and supportive of each other, and I learned how to be ... More

Marie Little Shield a huge success in Sydney

Spirits were high at the 2022 Marie Little Shield in Sydney after the tournament made its long-awaited return after a covid hiatus. New South Wales claimed the Marie Little Shield title in Sydney last week after the tournament, that gives female athletes with an intellectual disability the chance to represent ... More
My Little Pony

My Little Pony teams up with CGF and Netball Australia

My Little Pony and Netball Australia have joined forces to inspire kids to make their mark.   My Little Pony, the iconic brand from eOne, Hasbro’s global entertainment studio, has teamed up with Netball Australia’s junior program Woolworths NetSetGO and charity Confident Girls Foundation to help empower ... More

Confident Girls Foundation and The Tie Dye Project Collaborate to bring the rainbow to the netball community!

And just when we thought our hearts were completely full of rainbows this year, we have been blessed with even MORE reasons to smile! We are so excited to announce The Tie Dye Project is teaming up with The Confident Girls Foundation for the Team Girls Cup! Why?  This year the Tie Dye project smashed its original ... More

Community Response Grant recipients announced

Five netball clubs and associations have received more than $25,000 in grants through Round 1 of the Confident Girls Foundation Community Response Grants initiative. Supported by Suncorp, the objective of the Confident Girls Foundation Community Response Grant is to support netball and community ... More

Marie Little Shield goes virtual

A virtual version of Netball Australia’s competition for women with an intellectual disability has been described as a "huge success". Although it looked a little different from the event’s traditional delivery, the essence of the Marie Little Shield remained the same. Held on Saturday afternoon, ... More