Sharon Finnan-White First Nations Academy of Excellence

Sharon Finnan-White First Nations Academy of Excellence Driving a new era of Indigenous Excellence

The Sharon Finnan-White First Nations Academy of Excellence (FNAE) empowers Indigenous athletes through comprehensive programs integrating sports training, cultural pride, and personal growth. We provide elite coaching, personalised support, and equal opportunities to Indigenous athletes aged 14-25 from regional and remote areas. Our vision is to create a future where Indigenous athletes are celebrated as role models and ambassadors of Indigenous excellence. By inspiring athletes to transcend boundaries, we drive positive change and foster cultural pride within Indigenous communities and society.

19/09/2026
17/09/2026

The team heads into the Netball Australia First Nations Tournament, running from Tuesday to Sunday at Victoria's home of netball, Parkville's State Netball Centre, with a record few others in the competition can match: gold in the tournament's inaugural 2024 edition, followed by a hard-fought silver...

🌟 OUR FNAE STARS TAKE THE COURT FOR QUEENSLAND—WATCH THEM LIVE! 🤩The Queensland 23U First Nations Team is united, focuse...
12/09/2026

🌟 OUR FNAE STARS TAKE THE COURT FOR QUEENSLAND—WATCH THEM LIVE! 🤩

The Queensland 23U First Nations Team is united, focused and putting in the work at its final training camp this weekend in preparation for the Netball Australia First Nations National Tournament in Melbourne next week.

Support our FNAE Queensland representatives as they proudly represent their families, communities and state. 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Tune in on Sunday 13th September at 12pm to watch the team take on the Ruby North Merit Team in an exciting curtain-raiser match ahead of the HART Ruby and Sapphire Series Grand Finals!

TEAM MEMBERS

⭐ Savanna Beale — FNAE Townsville
⭐ Lacy Triffett — FNAE Brisbane
⭐ Ella O’Neil — FNAE Brisbane
⭐ Lily Tschuna — FNAE Brisbane

TRAINING PARTNERS

⭐ Layla Tabuai — FNAE Sunshine Coast
⭐ Georgia Keating — FNAE Cairns
⭐ Taylah Henry — FNAE Brisbane

TEAM STAFF

⭐ Sharon Finnan-White OAM — Head Coach
⭐ Kylie McCartney — Manager
⭐ Gemma Ruff — Umpire

📺 Watch live here:

https://netballqtv.com.au/watch/d49e09fd-aa75-11f1-8b9b-0ae84780b4b1

Let’s get behind our FNAE representatives and cheer them on as they take the court for Queensland! 💪🏽

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors and partners. Your generous support makes these opportunities possible and empowers our young women to grow, believe and succeed. We are truly grateful to have you on this journey with us! 🙏🏽



Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation
Netball Queensland
Tribal Sport
Cubic Defence Australia & New Zealand
Netball Australia
SportsMed NQ
Siren: A Women in Sport Collective

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🌟 We’re heading to Palm Island! 🌟FNAE is incredibly excited to be part of the Palm Island NAIDOC celebrations these upco...
04/09/2026

🌟 We’re heading to Palm Island! 🌟

FNAE is incredibly excited to be part of the Palm Island NAIDOC celebrations these upcoming school holidays! 🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍

Come along, meet our founder, Sharon Finnan-White, Australian Netball Diamond #105 and our Townsville premier League players and learn new netball skills from these incredible athletes and positive role models.

It’s going to be a fantastic celebration of culture, community, connection and sport, and we would love to see you there! 🏐🙌🏽



Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation
Netball Queensland
Tribal Sport
Cubic Defence Australia & New Zealand
SportsMed NQ
Siren: A Women in Sport Collective
fans

🏆 GRAND FINAL BOUND! 🏆A huge congratulations to our FNAE Brisbane 23U team on reaching their second consecutive grand fi...
02/09/2026

🏆 GRAND FINAL BOUND! 🏆

A huge congratulations to our FNAE Brisbane 23U team on reaching their second consecutive grand final!

This incredible achievement reflects the commitment, resilience and hard work of our athletes, coach Camille Dowling and manager Bronwyn Mapusua throughout the season. We are so proud of the way you continue to represent FNAE, your families and communities.

Now it’s time to finish the season strong, one team, one purpose! 💜🩵🖤

Wishing the team all the best for their final game on Friday! 👏🏽



Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation
Netball Queensland
Tribal Sport
Cubic Defence Australia & New Zealand
Siren: A Women in Sport Collective
SportsMed NQ
Greater Brisbane Netball League
fans

🎉 FNAE has earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognising us for creating engaging content that sparks an inter...
31/08/2026

🎉 FNAE has earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognising us for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among our fans!l
Thank you for your support everyone! 🖤💜🩵

🏆 2026 GRAND FINAL WINNERS 🥇This victory means so much to our FNAE community. It represents pride, culture, connection a...
29/08/2026

🏆 2026 GRAND FINAL WINNERS 🥇

This victory means so much to our FNAE community. It represents pride, culture, connection and opportunity and shows our young First Nations athletes what is possible when they are supported to believe, belong and achieve. 🖤💜🩵

In their inaugural season, our Townsville 15’s Roos have created a piece of FNAE history and inspired the young players who will follow in their footsteps.

This win belongs to our players, coaches, families, supporters and our entire FNAE community.

One team. One community. One proud FNAE family.

Congratulations Team! 👏🏽🎉👍🏽🦘

🖤💜🩵

Blackroo Community Indigenous Corporation
Netball Queensland
Tribal Sport
Cubic Defence Australia & New Zealand
SportsMed NQ
Townsville City Netball Association Inc.
Siren: A Women in Sport Collective
fans

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