Suncorp has teamed up with the Confident Girls Foundation to launch grants for netball clubs hit by recent floods as the insurer celebrates six years as Principal Partner of Netball Australia.

Netball clubs lost balls, bibs, post pads and marquees in the disaster, and some players lost uniforms and shoes which need to be replaced so they can take part in the new season.

“By supporting the best women’s netball competition in the world and the incredible athletes that compete at this level, we are sending a powerful message for young netball fans – you can play and do great things in this sport,” Suncorp CEO Insurance Product & Portfolio Lisa Harrison said.

The Community Response Grants initiative will provide funds to impacted Queensland and NSW community netball organisations, with selected applicants to receive grants of up to $5000 to go towards restoring infrastructure, purchasing equipment, covering participant fees or hosting events.

“We are grateful for the continued support from Suncorp over the years – from the 2020 bushfires, the enduring pandemic and just recently, the floods. They have consistently shown up providing funding to help the netball community get back on the courts,” Confident Girls Foundation Director Vicki Gillespie said.