Shared values of diversity and inclusion underpin partnership between Netball Australia and Flight Centre

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Shared values of diversity and inclusion underpin partnership between Netball Australia and Flight Centre

March 9, 2023

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Australia’s travel expert, Flight Centre, has signed on as Major Partners of the Origin Australian Diamonds, as well as an Associate Partner of the Suncorp Super Netball. 

As the exclusive travel partner for the Origin Australian Diamonds, Suncorp Super Netball and Netball Australia, Flight Centre will support commercial travel needs for netball at all levels of the game. 

Flight Centre Global Managing Director Andrew Stark notes “Netball’s reputation for fairness and team culture played in respectful and supportive environments aligns perfectly with Flight Centre’s values of diversity and inclusion that resonates with our people and our customers.”

Across 40 years Flight Centre has dedicated business to giving people the opportunity to experience the world through travel. 

Netball Australia Chief Executive Kelly Ryan said she was excited to welcome Flight Centre on board in such a significant year for Australian netball.  

Ryan enthused “we are thrilled to have Flight Centre join as a key partner and we are looking forward to working together to play netball nationally and internationally.

“Between the upcoming seventh season of the Suncorp Super Netball League and the Origin Australian Diamonds preparations for the 2023 Netball World Cup in South Africa, it is a truly exciting time for Flight Centre to support netball.”  

Stark added "we support empowering women and leaders of the future. Netball is strong across the southern hemisphere, and our global footprint makes this a perfect partnership.  

“We look forward to cheering on Australia’s best and fairest netball role-models as they take on the world.” 

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