ANNUAL REPORT 2016 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 1 CONTENT 1. VISION, MISSION AND VALUES 2 2. STRATEGIC PRIORITIES SUMMARY 3 3. CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT 5 - 7 4. GOVERNANCE 9 4.1 Directors 10 4.2 Corporate Governance 12 4.3 Financial Review 14 4.4 Netball Australia ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2015-2018 - Summary 15 5. STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT 17 5.1 Vibrant Community Sport 18 5.2 The Netball Tribe 21 5.3 Financial Success 22 5.4 World Number One 24 5.5 Inspired Leadership 27 6. MEMBER ORGANISATIONS 29 7. CORPORATE STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT 33 8. 2016 PARTNERS 35 9. MESSAGE FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTS COMMISSION 36 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 3 2. STRATEGIC 1. VISION, PRIORITIES MISSION SUMMARY AND VALUES VISION VALUES These priorities are consistent with netball in Australia’s vision Invest in partners with a footprint that helps to extend and mission, and focus on strategies that will grow the game. netball’s connection with communities. Everyone in Australia Values their Connection with Netball. Passion Under the new broadcast agreement with Nine Network and We care about our game, our people and our purpose. Position the sport so that it broadens the appeal and increases the engagement with Australia’s diverse population. Telstra, Netball Australia has redefined the sport’s commercial MISSION We are motivated, high achievers and celebrate great proposition and is focused on extending existing, and securing outcomes. Netball Australia in partnership with Australia Post and new partnerships that drive value to the sport and amplify the We will know we have achieved our vision when: the Member Organisations, continue to make netball more netball brand. The innovative broadcast partnership with Nine – Everyone in Australia has an opportunity to be involved in Teamwork accessible to the diverse needs of our changing population. and Telstra, launch of Suncorp Super Netball, hosting rights of netball in a way that brings them good health, recognition, We work together for a common goal and create a harmonious The One Netball program seeks to engage two key audiences; the Fast5 World Series and launch of the Fast5 participation achievement, enjoyment and a sense of belonging. environment by contributing as individuals, being adaptable the netball community and diverse communities to build program will provide further commercial growth opportunities – Netball builds communities of healthy, confident and and flexible and supporting others. the capacity of the existing netball community - to support for netball in Australia. resilient girls and women through participation and world the development and creation of more inclusive and diverse Use the Commonwealth Games 2018 on the Gold Coast to class competition. Integrity netball environments. One Netball works with Indigenous and deliver a sustainable legacy for Australian netball. – Netball is a fun, social game that caters for Australia’s We uphold the principles of fairness, respect, responsibility and multicultural communities, people with disabilities and regional Netball Australia continues to build on the strong partnerships diverse population. safety. and remote communities in Australia as well as with identified with Events Queensland, the Gold Coast Organising Committee – Netball has a seat at the table and is a thought leader for countries in Asia and the Pacific. 2018, Commonwealth Games Australia, the Gold Coast City sport, women and community issues. Excellence Meet the demand for contemporary, consumable and Council and Netball Queensland. These partnerships will – We retain world number one with athletes who inspire We perform at the highest level and benchmark against the convenient sport products. provide the perfect platform to ensure netball can secure everyone in Australia. best. The Fast5 Participation product has been developed legacy from Commonwealth Games 2018. – ANZ Championship and international tests showcase We aim for continuous improvement and innovation in throughout 2016 with roll out scheduled for April 2017. Key outstanding sport entertainment and netball is a valued everything we do. areas for development included the technology platform, product for broadcasters. branding, marketing and communications strategy, product – Netball is the vehicle by which corporate and government Accountability content and implementation plan and financial modelling. The choose to reach women. We are responsible and take ownership for outcomes. Fast5 Participation product has been developed to provide a – We sustain a culture that preserves our heritage and more flexible, social and shorter version of the game. celebrates women. We are solution focused and resolve problems. – Netball is known for outstanding leadership, governance We are clear about our roles and responsibilities and decision and workforce opportunities. making authority. 4 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 5 3. CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT 6 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 Netball Australia Annual Report 2016 7 Netball Australia was awarded an excelling measure on the The Liz Ellis Diamond, Australian International Player of 3: CHAIR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE REPORT Australian Sports Commmision’s, Sports Performance Review. the Year, the Joyce Brown Coach of the Year and the Lorna This review assesses the sport against governance principles McConchie Umpire of the Year will be presented at the Awards and high performance and participation targets. in 2017. AT YEAR-END IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE TAKE THE TIME AS on a multitude of devices - from the big screen to mobile and A SPORT TO REFLECT ON THE IMPACT NETBALL HAS HAD everything in between – including Suncorp Super Netball, Fast5 Congratulations and thank you to the State and Territory ON OUR COMMUNITY, TO CHECK OUR PROGRESS AND TO World Netball Series and Diamonds international test matches. Netball organisations. They have made a significant contribution ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT. Suncorp Super Netball will see two live games and two to the establishment of Super Netball while delivering on participation, development, and pathway objectives. Long serving Chair Noeleen Dix completed her final term in The Board decided in July 2015 to invest in 2016 from delayed games on the Free to Air (FTA) Nine Network and the remaining two live games will be available on Telstra TV, who March 2016. Noeleen was elected as President and Chair of cash reserves into products and projects that would deliver Netball Australia in 2006. This voluntary position requires a sustainable growth for netball nationally. In one of the most also have rights to two delayed games. Telstra will broadcast all STRATEGY games live through the Netball Live App. significant amount of time and commitment to fulfil. During this significant developments for netball, Netball Australia and period Noeleen was instrumental in leading governance reform Netball New Zealand ended their ten-year partnership in the Critically, a landmark pay deal was struck with netballers that The Board and Executive participated in a facilitated workshop to review changes in the current environment and explore in netball across the system, establishing the Netball Australia ANZ Championship. The business case for investing in a new also delivered significantly improved remuneration and terms Nomination and Remuneration Committee and playing a major league was compelling and over $1.7M has been expended by and conditions of employment around maternity leave and strategic opportunities. A similar session was facilitated at the December Strategic Forum with the Member Organisations. role in the establishment of the ANZ Championship as well as the organisation on preparing for the launch of Suncorp Super childcare. Netball also welcomed Suncorp to the netball family serving as a TTNL Ltd Director from 2006 to 2013 and inaugural Netball. This included a one-off grant of $100,000 for each of along with Samsung and Nissan. The output of both workshops has been collated for further Chair from 2007 to 2010. Noeleen represented Australia as an the eight Suncorp Super Netball Clubs. The Samsung ‘Rethink Role Models’ campaign was awarded collective consideration in 2017. Priority areas for investment will International Delegate to the International Netball Federation In addition, the Board approved investment of $348,000 to the number two ranked Australian advertisement of the year. be further determined. Potential projects for consideration include Board at three International Congress meetings and acted as establish the Fast 5 Participation product, a national program An inspiring story of a young girl’s netball journey, hundreds stakeholder engagement, new commercial revenue streams, the Honorary Secretary of the Asian Netball Region. A member aimed at delivering an exciting, fun form of the game to and thousands of people watched the campaign. Individual participation growth, competitive balance and technology. One of of the successful Netball World Cup 2015 bid team, Noeleen broader markets. cameos of athletes gave an insight into the challenges faced by the most important projects is to determine more effective ways assumed the role as Chair of the Organising Committee. in which the national system can work together. The importance of the Australian Netball Players Association athletes to perform and achieve on the international stage. Congratulations to Sharelle McMahon who was inducted in the was recognised through an investment