Good morning all Teams
Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week 2022, the NNA 2022 Indigenous Round will be held Friday 27 and Saturday 28 May.
National Reconciliation Week—27 May to 3 June—is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
#NRW2022 #BeBraveMakeChange
All teams/clubs are invited to actively participate in the NNA 2022 Indigenous Round. Some ways teams and clubs may like to participate include the following; however, you may have your own initiatives:
Sharing stories of connection, culture, achievements and how we can all contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia (please tag Newcastle Netball Association if sharing via social media)
Submitting written stories (with photo/w’out photo) or short videos to NNA for sharing leading into and post this weekend via community@newcastlenetball.com.au
Incorporating indigenous design elements to playing uniforms/playing pinnies
On Friday evening, there will be a special Cultural Performance by Midnight Dreaming. Please see the schedule for Friday night below:
5.10pm Acknowledgement of Country
5.20pm Games commence
6.15pm Cultural performance (15 mins) Court 8
6.40pm Games commence
7.30pm Evening concludes
Everyone is invited.
Please advise teams playing on Friday 27 May there will be a later start time of 6.40pm for the second timeslot.
NNA will be providing match balls for all courts Friday and Saturday
We look forward to your participation and of course if you, your team/club have any initiatives you would like to share, please contact me at community@newcastlenetball.com.au
Kind regards
Monique
Community Engagement Officer | Newcastle Netball Association Inc.