Regional QLD Gems Academy

Netball Queensland have expanded the Queensland Gems program to Townsville and Toowoomba in 2025. The Queensland Gems Regional Academies will provide a pathway and development opportunities for regional athletes with an intellectual disability.

This program/initiative has received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Townsville

Please contact Natalie Parsloe for further information.

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Toowoomba

Please contact Kym Lawson for further information.

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Identify as female 

Have an intellectual disability 

Be aged 16+ during year of competition 

Hold a Sport Inclusion Australia (SIA) number/membership 

If an athlete does not have a SIA number, please see further information below