They will be coached by a First Nations coaching group and debut on the court for the Pacific Netball Series.
Jamaica and Scarlet Jauncey grew up playing netball in their hometown of Broome. The pair both decided to pursue a career in the sport, despite knowing the pathways for Aboriginal athletes to succeed were few. But now the Jauncey sisters have made history, after both were selected for Australia's inaugural First Nations national team.
"It's a different, empowering feeling when being around and playing alongside other First Nations women, so I am very keen to take the court with them and showcase what we can do." Netball Australia's Chair of Selections Michelle Wilkins, Head Coach of Pathway Anita Keelan and First Nations Engagement Lead Ali Tucker-Munro selected the women.
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