Netball Queensland's First Nations Advisory Group provides advice, guidance and expertise to support the implementation of NQ's Reconciliation Action Plan and the strategic priority to transition diversity, equity and inclusion from a function to a practice.
First Nations Advisory Group
Neville Hoehne, Chair
Neville, a proud Wulli Wulli Wakka Wakka man from Mount Morgan, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the world of netball. Prior to becoming an ardent supporter of the Firebirds, Neville immersed himself in the energy sector, leaving his mark at Energy Queensland in various capacities.
Deborah Farrell
Deb is a Kamillaroi woman from south-western Queensland. Her passion is ensuring young people have opportunities to achieve and, as such, has spent majority of her working life in education.
Courtney Garrett-Jacky
Courtney Garrett-Jacky is a Minjungbal Darumbal Woman, who was born raised and still lives on Minjungbal Country. She has been driving change for First Nations people for over 14 years in the health sector.
Keziah Alimpulous
Keziah is a proud Yidinji and Ngadjon woman from Atherton Tablelands / Cairns region through her grandfather and her grandmother has connections to Wakka Wakka and Kalkadoon. Keziah studied a Bachelor of Psychology minoring in Justice and has spent her career in Human Resources in the energy sector.
Jamie Anderson
Jamie is a proud Ghungulu woman raised in Central Queensland. Her roots run deep, and she proudly lives and works on Darumbal country. Driven by her passion for supporting and representing her Aboriginal culture and community, Jamie is a qualified Social Worker.
Brendon Cook
Brendon is a proud Wiradjuri man from Central New South Wales originally. Brendon has a rich history in netball and working for Deadly Choices at ATSICHS Brisbane, Brendon completes early intervention programs for Indigenous children in schools and community groups.
Sonya Payard-Lampton
Sonya is a proud Aboriginal and South Sea Islander woman and has played and coached at different grassroot and state titles levels throughout her netball journey. Sonya works full time with at risk Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young people.