Netball Australia holds the third annual First Nations Tournament in Melbourne
According to ABC Sport, Netball Australia is holding the third annual First Nations Tournament in Melbourne, bringing together U23 representative teams from every state and territory. The event follows the establishment of Australia’s inaugural First Nations team, the Black Swans, and comes amid measures to enshrine cultural safety for First Nations athletes; the Spirit Series launched in 2026 with the Black Swans undefeated against Australia’s Pacific neighbours.
Key facts
- 01Third annual First Nations Tournament held in Melbourne.
- 02Brings together U23 representative teams from every state and territory.
- 03Australia’s inaugural First Nations team, the Black Swans, has been established.
- 04Spirit Series launched in 2026, with the Black Swans undefeated against Australia’s Pacific neighbours.
- 05Ali Tucker-Munro played a key role in establishing the First Nations initiatives and spoke during the event.
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