Netballers receive funding support after flood damage

AS Mid North Coast communities continue to recover from recent flooding, Greater Bank has provided a $15,000 donation to Manning Valley Netball Association (MVNA) to assist with their efforts to rebuild.

The Taree-based netball association experienced significant damage as a result of the May floods, which saw the administration, canteen and equipment buildings submerged.

$10,000 will be put towards restoring facilities and purchasing new equipment, uniforms and canteen stock, while the remaining $5,000 has purchased replacement goal post pads.

Greater Bank have also teamed up with former professional netballer Sam Poolman to take her ASPIRE Program to MVNA for a free netball clinic in the 2025 September school holidays.

MVNA Treasurer Leona Newman said the donation would be vital in assisting with their recovery.

“The floods that we experienced in May completely decimated our courts, clubhouse and everything in between for a second time since 2021.

“It has been challenging to get our competitions back up and running,” Ms Newman said.

Greater Bank Taree Branch Manager Robyn Melton said the regional-based bank was pleased to uphold their commitment of providing support to the netball association as they rebuild.

“Greater Bank has been a proud supporter of Manning Valley Netball Association for five years and we’re honoured to contribute to their rebuild after the destructive floods earlier this year,” Ms Melton said.

“This association has suffered immensely, and we hope that this funding can give them a much-needed boost as they recover.

“We are also excited to team up with Sam Poolman and deliver her ASPIRE Program free of charge to continue to uplift the Taree netball community.”

Poolman said she was looking forward to the opportunity to give back to the Manning Valley netball community.

“I am delighted to be returning to Manning Valley Netball Association to deliver an ASPIRE program after the valiant effort the community has invested to get netball back up and running again,” Ms Poolman said.