Leaders Conference

Leaders Conference Featuring the Community Awards - NEW FORMAT FOR 2025 

Be part of something bigger at Netball Queensland's Leaders Conference 2025 – a one-day event that brings together the passionate people driving our sport forward. Held on Saturday 11 October 2025, this dynamic conference offers a unique opportunity to reflect on our shared successes from the 2025 season and help shape the strategic direction of netball in Queensland. 

Whether you're a coach, player, official, administrator, or enthusiastic supporter, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and lead. Secure your spot and help shape what’s next for netball in Queensland. 

Together, we can make a difference!
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Leaders Conference

Date: Saturday, 11 October 2025 

Time: 8:00 AM 

Venue: The University of Queensland, Steele Building Room 206

Dress Code: Smart Casual

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Program

Explore topics that matter – from the future of competitions to community engagement, youth connection, infrastructure, and performance. Engage with Netball Queensland leaders, industry experts, and your peers across the state in thought-provoking discussions and collaborative sessions. 

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Community Awards Finalist

The finalists for the 2025 Netball Queensland Community Awards have been announced. 

 

 

Full Finalist List

New in 2025 – Netball Queensland Community Awards Presentation

In 2025, we're proud to bring the Netball Queensland Community Awards to the Leaders Conference, celebrating the incredible people and organisations who make our game thrive across the state.

This year, the awards will be presented throughout the Conference program and at the concluding cocktail celebration — shining a spotlight on the inspiring contributions made at all levels of our sport. From coaches and officials to inclusive programs and community champions, these awards recognise the heart of our netball community.

Nominations now closed. 

Award Nominations 

This award recognises a NetSetGo (NSG) centre that has played a key role in providing memorable netball experiences for first time participants and fostering a lifelong involvement in the game. 

FINALIST

Caloundra District Netball Association
Kingaroy Netball Association
Fassifern Netball Association


This award recognises an individual, club, or Association that has taken an innovative approach to championing and embedding inclusive, and respectful practices to ensure netball is accessible, welcoming, and safe for all. It celebrates those who actively break down barriers, foster community connection, and promote integrity, belonging, and sustainable growth within our sport. 

FINALIST

Nanango & District Netball Association
Whitsunday Netball Association
Bundaberg Netball Association

This Award recognises an individual who has excelled in providing support, development, and growth to officials and/or demonstrated a high standard of performance as an official. This person may have performed their role as umpire, umpire coach or bench official. 

FINALIST

Sophie Dillon (Pine Rivers Netball Association)
Lisa Harm (Lockyer Valley Netball)
Stacey Joseph (Gladstone Netball Association)


This Award is presented to an individual who has coached in Netball Queensland sanctioned competitions and events, from the club, Association, or school level. This person may have performed their role as coach in either a paid or unpaid capacity. 

FINALIST

Chris Beckett (Darling Downs Panthers)
Ellie Cusack (Tweed Netball Association)
Ben Lee (Townsville City Netball Association)

This award recognises Associations that demonstrate excellence in governance, administration, leadership and significantly contributed to the growth, development, and delivery of netball to strengthen netball participation. 

FINALIST

Saints Netball Club (Townsville)
Tablelands Netball Association
Dalby Netball Association

This award recognises Associations that demonstrate excellence in governance, administration, leadership and significantly contributed to the growth, development, and delivery of netball to strengthen netball participation. 

FINALIST

Hinterland District Netball Association
Kingaroy Netball Association
Capricorn Coast Netball Association

This award seeks to recognise the ‘all-rounder’ whose work has significantly contributed to the growth, development, sustainability, and delivery of netball within the community. 

FINALIST

Emma Frohmuller (Caloundra District Netball Association)
Imogen Anderson (Bundaberg Netball Association)
Holly Garrity (Downey Park Netball Association and QCNA)

This award seeks to recognise the ‘all-rounder’ whose work has significantly contributed to the growth, development, sustainability, and delivery of netball within the community. 

FINALIST

Kirsty Germon (Northern Gold Coast Netball Association) 
Taylah Steger (Monto Netball Association); 
Rachelle Swan (Pine Rivers Netball Association)