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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey
Australia's leading netballers are most worried about financial security and fair pay - and most don't feel comfortable about raising issues with governing body Netball Australia. The first anonymous player survey conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association considered Super Netballers' thoughts on issues such as fertility, career transition, mental health and workload balance, as well as money. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, minimum salaries will rise to $46,600 and the average salary to $86,500 by 2026. By comparison, AFLW players' average salary will increase to $82,000 by the end of 2027. But the minimum salary for AFLW players has risen this year to $67,337, which is a large leap from netball. According to the survey, which asked players to rank their key challenges, 69 per cent listed financial security as No.1, with a number of players requiring additional external employment. "This remains the most pressing concern, reflecting ongoing issues around salary equity, job stability, cost of living pressures, and the need for supplementary income through work outside netball," the ANPA survey stated. More than half of the players surveyed (56 per cent) stated scheduling and workload balance as their second biggest challenge - attempting to balance training, travel and games with work, study and a personal life. The other top two challenges were career transition support post netball (47 per cent), and mental health and well-being (25 per cent). "While fewer players listed this as a key challenge compared to other categories, it still reflects that one in four athletes experience wellbeing difficulties significant enough to impact performance or life satisfaction," the survey posits. The survey also showed that 56 per cent of players accessed mental health support services in the past year. While almost all players are comfortable raising concerns with their teammates or the ANPA, only 12 per cent said they were with Netball Australia (NA). The governing body was accused earlier this year of mishandling a complaint against the Queensland Firebirds by former player Remi Kamo. Kamo became the first Super Netball player to lodge an official complaint, accusing the club of bullying, gaslighting and an "unsafe environment" before her departure in mid-2024. After a seven-month independent review, NA announced in March that Kamo's allegations "were not substantiated". However Kamo was backed by the union, which claimed "key steps expected in a fair and thorough process may have been missed". The survey also questioned players about reproductive health with 28 per cent reporting "anxiety", while 89 per cent would participate in a free fertility check. "This demonstrates a high level of interest in reproductive health support and suggests that access to services like fertility testing could empower players with valuable information about their future options," the ANPA wrote. The players' body said the results would guide targeted support strategies across the sport.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey
Australia's leading netballers are most worried about financial security and fair pay - and most don't feel comfortable about raising issues with governing body Netball Australia. The first anonymous player survey conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association considered Super Netballers' thoughts on issues such as fertility, career transition, mental health and workload balance, as well as money. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, minimum salaries will rise to $46,600 and the average salary to $86,500 by 2026. By comparison, AFLW players' average salary will increase to $82,000 by the end of 2027. But the minimum salary for AFLW players has risen this year to $67,337, which is a large leap from netball. According to the survey, which asked players to rank their key challenges, 69 per cent listed financial security as No.1, with a number of players requiring additional external employment. "This remains the most pressing concern, reflecting ongoing issues around salary equity, job stability, cost of living pressures, and the need for supplementary income through work outside netball," the ANPA survey stated. More than half of the players surveyed (56 per cent) stated scheduling and workload balance as their second biggest challenge - attempting to balance training, travel and games with work, study and a personal life. The other top two challenges were career transition support post netball (47 per cent), and mental health and well-being (25 per cent). "While fewer players listed this as a key challenge compared to other categories, it still reflects that one in four athletes experience wellbeing difficulties significant enough to impact performance or life satisfaction," the survey posits. The survey also showed that 56 per cent of players accessed mental health support services in the past year. While almost all players are comfortable raising concerns with their teammates or the ANPA, only 12 per cent said they were with Netball Australia (NA). The governing body was accused earlier this year of mishandling a complaint against the Queensland Firebirds by former player Remi Kamo. Kamo became the first Super Netball player to lodge an official complaint, accusing the club of bullying, gaslighting and an "unsafe environment" before her departure in mid-2024. After a seven-month independent review, NA announced in March that Kamo's allegations "were not substantiated". However Kamo was backed by the union, which claimed "key steps expected in a fair and thorough process may have been missed". The survey also questioned players about reproductive health with 28 per cent reporting "anxiety", while 89 per cent would participate in a free fertility check. "This demonstrates a high level of interest in reproductive health support and suggests that access to services like fertility testing could empower players with valuable information about their future options," the ANPA wrote. The players' body said the results would guide targeted support strategies across the sport. Australia's leading netballers are most worried about financial security and fair pay - and most don't feel comfortable about raising issues with governing body Netball Australia. The first anonymous player survey conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association considered Super Netballers' thoughts on issues such as fertility, career transition, mental health and workload balance, as well as money. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, minimum salaries will rise to $46,600 and the average salary to $86,500 by 2026. By comparison, AFLW players' average salary will increase to $82,000 by the end of 2027. But the minimum salary for AFLW players has risen this year to $67,337, which is a large leap from netball. According to the survey, which asked players to rank their key challenges, 69 per cent listed financial security as No.1, with a number of players requiring additional external employment. "This remains the most pressing concern, reflecting ongoing issues around salary equity, job stability, cost of living pressures, and the need for supplementary income through work outside netball," the ANPA survey stated. More than half of the players surveyed (56 per cent) stated scheduling and workload balance as their second biggest challenge - attempting to balance training, travel and games with work, study and a personal life. The other top two challenges were career transition support post netball (47 per cent), and mental health and well-being (25 per cent). "While fewer players listed this as a key challenge compared to other categories, it still reflects that one in four athletes experience wellbeing difficulties significant enough to impact performance or life satisfaction," the survey posits. The survey also showed that 56 per cent of players accessed mental health support services in the past year. While almost all players are comfortable raising concerns with their teammates or the ANPA, only 12 per cent said they were with Netball Australia (NA). The governing body was accused earlier this year of mishandling a complaint against the Queensland Firebirds by former player Remi Kamo. Kamo became the first Super Netball player to lodge an official complaint, accusing the club of bullying, gaslighting and an "unsafe environment" before her departure in mid-2024. After a seven-month independent review, NA announced in March that Kamo's allegations "were not substantiated". However Kamo was backed by the union, which claimed "key steps expected in a fair and thorough process may have been missed". The survey also questioned players about reproductive health with 28 per cent reporting "anxiety", while 89 per cent would participate in a free fertility check. "This demonstrates a high level of interest in reproductive health support and suggests that access to services like fertility testing could empower players with valuable information about their future options," the ANPA wrote. The players' body said the results would guide targeted support strategies across the sport. Australia's leading netballers are most worried about financial security and fair pay - and most don't feel comfortable about raising issues with governing body Netball Australia. The first anonymous player survey conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association considered Super Netballers' thoughts on issues such as fertility, career transition, mental health and workload balance, as well as money. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, minimum salaries will rise to $46,600 and the average salary to $86,500 by 2026. By comparison, AFLW players' average salary will increase to $82,000 by the end of 2027. But the minimum salary for AFLW players has risen this year to $67,337, which is a large leap from netball. According to the survey, which asked players to rank their key challenges, 69 per cent listed financial security as No.1, with a number of players requiring additional external employment. "This remains the most pressing concern, reflecting ongoing issues around salary equity, job stability, cost of living pressures, and the need for supplementary income through work outside netball," the ANPA survey stated. More than half of the players surveyed (56 per cent) stated scheduling and workload balance as their second biggest challenge - attempting to balance training, travel and games with work, study and a personal life. The other top two challenges were career transition support post netball (47 per cent), and mental health and well-being (25 per cent). "While fewer players listed this as a key challenge compared to other categories, it still reflects that one in four athletes experience wellbeing difficulties significant enough to impact performance or life satisfaction," the survey posits. The survey also showed that 56 per cent of players accessed mental health support services in the past year. While almost all players are comfortable raising concerns with their teammates or the ANPA, only 12 per cent said they were with Netball Australia (NA). The governing body was accused earlier this year of mishandling a complaint against the Queensland Firebirds by former player Remi Kamo. Kamo became the first Super Netball player to lodge an official complaint, accusing the club of bullying, gaslighting and an "unsafe environment" before her departure in mid-2024. After a seven-month independent review, NA announced in March that Kamo's allegations "were not substantiated". However Kamo was backed by the union, which claimed "key steps expected in a fair and thorough process may have been missed". The survey also questioned players about reproductive health with 28 per cent reporting "anxiety", while 89 per cent would participate in a free fertility check. "This demonstrates a high level of interest in reproductive health support and suggests that access to services like fertility testing could empower players with valuable information about their future options," the ANPA wrote. The players' body said the results would guide targeted support strategies across the sport.
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Money worries top Super Netball player concerns: survey
Australia's leading netballers are most worried about financial security and fair pay - and most don't feel comfortable about raising issues with governing body Netball Australia. The first anonymous player survey conducted by the Australian Netball Players' Association considered Super Netballers' thoughts on issues such as fertility, career transition, mental health and workload balance, as well as money. Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, minimum salaries will rise to $46,600 and the average salary to $86,500 by 2026. By comparison, AFLW players' average salary will increase to $82,000 by the end of 2027. But the minimum salary for AFLW players has risen this year to $67,337, which is a large leap from netball. According to the survey, which asked players to rank their key challenges, 69 per cent listed financial security as No.1, with a number of players requiring additional external employment. "This remains the most pressing concern, reflecting ongoing issues around salary equity, job stability, cost of living pressures, and the need for supplementary income through work outside netball," the ANPA survey stated. More than half of the players surveyed (56 per cent) stated scheduling and workload balance as their second biggest challenge - attempting to balance training, travel and games with work, study and a personal life. The other top two challenges were career transition support post netball (47 per cent), and mental health and well-being (25 per cent). "While fewer players listed this as a key challenge compared to other categories, it still reflects that one in four athletes experience wellbeing difficulties significant enough to impact performance or life satisfaction," the survey posits. The survey also showed that 56 per cent of players accessed mental health support services in the past year. While almost all players are comfortable raising concerns with their teammates or the ANPA, only 12 per cent said they were with Netball Australia (NA). The governing body was accused earlier this year of mishandling a complaint against the Queensland Firebirds by former player Remi Kamo. Kamo became the first Super Netball player to lodge an official complaint, accusing the club of bullying, gaslighting and an "unsafe environment" before her departure in mid-2024. After a seven-month independent review, NA announced in March that Kamo's allegations "were not substantiated". However Kamo was backed by the union, which claimed "key steps expected in a fair and thorough process may have been missed". The survey also questioned players about reproductive health with 28 per cent reporting "anxiety", while 89 per cent would participate in a free fertility check. "This demonstrates a high level of interest in reproductive health support and suggests that access to services like fertility testing could empower players with valuable information about their future options," the ANPA wrote. The players' body said the results would guide targeted support strategies across the sport.
SBS Australia
21-06-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Midday News Bulletin 21 June 2025
Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with SBS News Podcasts . TRANSCRIPT Iran says it is open to diplomacy if Israel stops its attacks Two killed after Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico's south Netball Australia signs a television deal with the newly launched All Women's Sports Network — European leaders are urging Iran to heed the two-week deadline outlined by US President Donald Trump and enter negotiations on its nuclear program. It comes as Iranian strikes in the Israeli port city of Haifa injured at least 19 people, three critically, causing extensive damage. A US based human rights groups say Israeli strikes have killed over 650 people in Iran, while Iranian strikes have killed 25 in Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran will consider diplomacy only if Israel stops its aggression. Speaking after the Geneva meeting, the UK's Foreign Minister David Lammy urged Iran to understand the immediacy of the moment. "There is a window of within two weeks where we can see a diplomatic solution, and I think what, coming together with European colleagues today, we were urging is Iran to take that off ramp, to be serious about the diplomacy that is required at this moment." — Health authorities in Gaza say Israeli fire has killed at least 44 people in the past day, including 12 people in a house in Deir Al-Balah in central Gaza. Local officials say another 25 people were killed waiting for aid trucks south of Netzarim in central Gaza. Israel says soldiers shot at suspected militants before firing a missile but acknowledges some of those hit were not militants. The United Nations says that in the last few weeks, Israeli attacks have killed more than 400 people attempting to reach aid in Gaza. Virginia Gamba is the UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict. "The magnitude of the suffering of the children in Gaza defies and contravenes every human standard. We cannot continue to stand by and watch with no action. There is no justification for depriving children of access to survival means such as food, healthcare, and security." — A United States judge has ordered the immediate release of Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil from immigration custody. Mr Khalil, a prominent pro-Palestinian activist, was arrested by immigration agents at his university residence in March. The District Judge of New Jersey who heard the case says there was no evidence that Mr Khalil is a flight risk or danger to the public. The student, who became a permanent resident of the US last year, says he is being punished for political speech in violation of the Constitution's First Amendment. "This is not a matter of simply violating university rules. This is a movement, an anti-war movement. We have sparked similar Gaza solidarity encampments across the nation and even across the globe." The White House says it will appeal the decision and seek to remove Mr Khalil from the United States. — Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will wait longer for a meeting with US President Donald Trump, after deciding against a last-minute visit the NATO summit in The Hague next week. Mr Albanese had considered making the trip in the hope of securing his first face-to-face with the President, after a planned catch up on the sidelines of the G7 was cancelled. Instead, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will represent Australia at the event as originally planned. — The protection of Aboriginal rock art and other ancient sites will be in focus, when the World Archaeological Congress meets in Australia for the first time. The week-long conference will welcome thousands of delegates from more than 70 countries to Darwin from tomorrow. It comes just weeks after the federal government approved an extension to the life of Woodside's North West Shelf gas project on WA's Burrup Peninsula. Scientists are concerned emissions from the nearby gas plant are degrading the renowned ancient rock art at Murujuga on the site. Charles Darwin University academics say Aboriginal rock art sites will be discussed at the conference. The Brisbane Lions have stunned Geelong with a 41-point win, claiming their first victory at the Cats' home ground in 22 years. Key forward Logan Morris kicked five goals while Cam Rayner scored three, with the Lions leading by 45 points in the third quarter before Geelong tried bravely to catch up. The final score of 92 to 51 put a dampener on the 350th game of Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield. The Cats will return to action against Richmond on July 5 and Brisbane host Port Adelaide the same night.
RNZ News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Super Netball goes global in deal with Whoopi Goldberg's AWSN
Sunshine Coast Lightning celebrate with coach Noeline Taurua after winning the 2018 final Photo: DCimages | Daniel Carson Australia's Super Netball league will be broadcast to more than 65 countries over the next three years after Netball Australia struck a deal with Whoopi Goldberg's All Women's Sports Network (AWSN). Netball, one of a few sports created exclusively for women and girls, is the most popular participation sport for females in Australia with Netball Australia estimating there are up to a million players across the country. \Grace Nweke of the Swifts warms up ahead of the round two Super Netball match between NSW Swifts and Melbourne Mavericks at Ken Rosewall Arena on 12 April 12, 2025 in Sydney. Photo: Jason McCawley / Getty Images The professional Super Netball league, which was launched in 2017, has eight teams and 41 of its games, including the playoffs and finals, will now be broadcast on AWSN. "This breakthrough deal puts netball on screens across the globe and cements our place at the forefront of women's sport," Netball Australia chief executive Stacey West said in a statement. "AWSN shares our vision of taking women's sport to new heights. Together, we're creating a platform for our athletes and game to shine like never before." Co-founded by Oscar-winning actor and comedian Goldberg, AWSN was launched late last year as the first global media channel dedicated exclusively to showcasing women's sports. "I am so proud to be thanking you for joining us on AWSN," Goldberg said in a video message to Super Netball released by Netball Australia. "I see that your fans are really loving you, so we want to make sure that we put you everywhere in the world so that everybody knows about you." - Reuters
