Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens are delighted to announce the signing of WorkSafe Victoria as its Principal Partner for the next five years.
WorkSafe Victoria has proudly supported Netball Victoria to help grow the sport across metropolitan and regional areas since 2005.
This renewed partnership will extend to 2027 and see WorkSafe become the largest supporter of netball in the state, expanding its longstanding investment at grassroots level to strengthen the entire Victorian netball pathway – from community netball to the elite Vixens program.
As Principal Partner, WorkSafe Victoria’s logo will adorn the front of the Vixens’ home and away dresses throughout the next five Suncorp Super Netball seasons.
WorkSafe will continue as Netball Victoria's Community Mental Health Partner, highlighting the importance of mentally healthy workplaces, and supporting the delivery of 25 Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshops each year.
The new agreement also sees WorkSafe extend its commitment to supporting Country Netball Clubs, taking the investment into its 22nd year by the end of 2027. This commitment delivers vital support to 490 clubs and more than 30,000 netballers across regional Victoria.
Netball Victoria’s workforce development will also benefit, with WorkSafe continuing as presenting partner of its Umpires in the Field development programs. The program offers educational workshops tailored for new umpires, as well as those working towards higher accreditation.
WorkSafe continues to lead the way in supporting netball in Victoria and reinforcing its commitment to keeping people safe at work, so they can enjoy the sport they love on the weekends.
Netball Victoria CEO Andrea Pearman said the organisation was thrilled to see WorkSafe elevated to Principal Partner.
“WorkSafe Victoria’s commitment to promoting safety in the workplace and supporting the Victorian community is something we are very proud to be associated with, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership in the years ahead.”
“The expansion of this partnership is testament to the ongoing success of the Melbourne Vixens and WorkSafe Victoria, and our shared commitment to promoting wellbeing, growth and development across our netball community from grassroots to the elite level.”
WorkSafe Victoria Executive Director, External Affairs Sam Jenkin said WorkSafe was delighted to extend its sponsorship of Netball Victoria from grassroots to elite level and become the Principal Partner of the Melbourne Vixens.
“WorkSafe is passionate about keeping Victorians safe at work so that they can do the things they love outside of work, whether that’s playing sport at a grassroots level or supporting their favourite team.”
“We’re proud to see the WorkSafe logo on the Melbourne Vixens’ uniform – it’s our hope that this will remind fans of the importance of keeping themselves and their loved ones safe at work.”
