Arncliffe Scots Netball Club have won a sought-after community award for their work in creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment through the sport.
Arncliffe Scots was announced as one of eight winners of this year’s Australia Post One Netball Community Awards which celebrate individuals, clubs and associations in local communities who promote inclusivity in netball.
The club was chosen for the development of their program to help Muslim women and girls to participate in netball.
Arncliffe Scots president Raylene Bevan said netball had helped bring the community together.
“Arncliffe Scots are passionate about sharing our love of netball by making sure everyone from our diverse community is included and made to feel welcome,” she said.
“We are a club of many nations, cultures and beliefs but in netball we are one.”
Australia Post One Netball Ambassador, Melbourne Vixens player and awards judge Geva Mentor, said she was impressed with the standard and quality of nominations.
As part of the prize, Arncliffe Scots received a visit from Australia Post One Netball Ambassador, former Australia vice-captain Kim Green last Tuesday night as well as $1000 from Australia Post and a netball signed by the 2016 Australian Diamonds team.