Queensland Gems
The Queensland Gems are the State team for women with an intellectual disability. Each year the Queensland Gems compete in the Nation Tournament, Marie Little Shield.
Eligibility
We encourage all players 14+ with an intellectual disability to get involved with the Queensland Gems. The state team selection will however be based on the eligibility criteria which has been set out for the national Marie Little Shield tournament by Netball Australia. See below eligibility criteria: Female athletes with an intellectual disability Aged 16+ Players must go directly through Sport Inclusion Australia for classifications. Further information on eligibility criteria can be found below
2026 Queensland Gems Team & Staff
Emma Mangan Olivia Page Lorelei Page Zoe Gauld Mason Dare Hanri Smith Charlee Kibble Janae Curry Marnie Simpson Molly Low Jazmine Davis Amelia Busuttil
Sasha Browne Katelyn Mitchell Emily Kennedy Alice Dunkley Olivia Marson
Head Coach - Merrin McCulloch Assistant Coach - Tanya Matthews Assistant Coach - Michelle Birrell Development Coach - Jack Matthews Team Manager - Aimee Matthews
To find out more about the QLD Gems and how to join, contact sarah.grant@netballq.org.au