2026 Brolga Cranes First Nations Netball Carnival

15/06/2026

Come along to our First Nations and Australian South Sea Islander Yarn in the Park information session, and learn more about our 2027 Apprenticeship and Traineeship opportunities.

📅Thursday, 18 June 2026 and Thursday, 16 July 2026
🕕3:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Marina Parklands, Woondoo Playground, Bryan Jordan Dive, Gladstone
🌭Sausage sizzle provided.

For further information on our 2027 Apprenticeship and Traineeship Intake visit https://gpcl.com.au/who-we-are/work-with-us/

11/06/2026

Attention Gladstone teams… check this out! 👀

This is a great opportunity!

Don’t miss your chance — have a read, get your team organised and reach out for more info! 🏐✨

10/06/2026

** Update - 1 spot taken, 1 spot left**
🌿 Food Vendors Wanted! 🌿

We’re looking for 1–2 food vendors to join us at the Brolga Cranes First Nations Netball Carnival on Saturday 1st August 2026 at the GNA Courts.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a day celebrating culture, community and connection.

Interested in being involved?
Email us for more details: [email protected]

09/06/2026

Are you a community club looking for a great fundraising opportunity? 🌭🔥

We’re looking for someone to run the BBQ at our First Nations Carnival on Saturday 1st August at the GNA Courts.

This is a fantastic chance to raise funds for your club while being part of a special day celebrating culture, community and connection.

Interested?
Email us at [email protected]
for more information.

09/06/2026

📸 Carnival Photographer!

We’re excited to have Velvet June Photography capturing all the special moments at our carnival!

Make sure you bring your smiles, team spirit and best game-day energy — there’ll be plenty of action shots, team moments and memories snapped throughout the day.

Keep an eye out for photo details and ordering info after the carnival. ✨📷
It's not too late to Register your team!

08/06/2026

📖 Brolga Cranes GNA First Nations Carnival Booklet

Our carnival booklet is now available!

Inside you’ll find important carnival information, sponsors, and everything you need to know for the day as we come together to celebrate Culture, Community and Connection.

View the booklet here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gcxjTzrEdQFZtjCsne_HgzfeBeMBtWmr/view?usp=drive_link

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the courts for this special event 💙💛

07/06/2026

04/06/2026

🌿 BROLGA CRANES FIRST NATIONS CARNIVAL 🌿
TEAM REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN- Everyone Welcome ❤️💛🖤
📅 Saturday 1st August 2026
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🌺 ABOUT THE CARNIVAL
GNA is proud to host the 2026 Brolga Cranes First Nations Carnival. Our carnival recognises and celebrates First Nations culture and community.
Participation is open to all teams, including non–First Nations teams, who are willing to engage respectfully and uphold the values of inclusivity, cultural recognition, and sportsmanship.
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🏐 AGE DIVISIONS
U10 • U12 • U14 Girls • U14 Community
U16 Girls • U16 Community• U18 Girls • U18 Community
⚠️ Divisions capped at 5 teams each
Missed out?
Join the waiting list:
📧 [email protected]
⬆️ Top-age players may play in a higher division – if competent to do so
⬇️ Bottom-age players may play down
(Maximum 2 older players per team when playing down)
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👕 UNIFORMS
Design your own carnival uniform, share your story,
or proudly wear your club colours
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💲 REGISTRATION
$100 per team (non-refundable)
🍽️ Players receive lunch on carnival day
🛡️ Insurance
• Current players covered by NQ insurance
• Non-registered players can purchase carnival insurance at registration
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👉 REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW
https://registration.netballconnect.com/userRegistration?organisationId=d1386ec4-f798-47e5-9ff6-0ca7c0418c9b&competitionId=3ea0e642-95ab-4ded-87ca-b5ae9ddc8b1e

20/05/2026

💙 Divisions update 💛
💙 FROM MIXED TO COMMUNITY DIVISION – WHY WE’VE MADE THE CHANGE 💛

GNA originally planned to introduce a Mixed Division for 2026.

After further thought, consultation and consideration, we recognised there can sometimes be a certain “mindset” around the term mixed netball that may create hesitation for some teams or limit participation.

Taking this into account, and aligning with Netball Queensland guidance where gender is not recognised until 13 years of age, we have made the decision to change Mixed Division to Community Division.

The Community Division has been introduced to provide a more inclusive and welcoming space for players, while still supporting fairness, safety and appropriate competition.

This allows boys aged 13 to 17 to continue playing netball in a structured competition, similar to what many are already participating in through their own associations, while also ensuring all-girls teams continue to have their own divisions available.

🏐 Why Community Division?

The Community Division has been designed to:

• Encourage greater participation
• Support inclusive playing opportunities
• Allow boys to continue playing within their age group
• Provide a more welcoming option for teams
• Maintain fairness, safety and balance across divisions

More information around the Community Division can be found in the Carnival Handbook

GNA remains committed to creating a competition that is inclusive, fair and enjoyable for all players, teams and associations. 💙💛

19/05/2026

FIRST NATIONS CARNIVAL – PLAYERS & TEAMS 🏐💙💛

Are you a player wanting to take part in the First Nations Carnival but don’t have a team yet?

Drop a comment below with the age group/division you’re hoping to play in, and the region you are from, and we’ll do our best to help connect you with a team.

Teams — are you looking for a few extra players to fill your side?

This post is the perfect place to find players who are keen to get involved.

EVERYONE WELCOME — let’s help players and teams connect!