PLC Netball Club
PLC Netball Club
As part of our ongoing series of People and Culture, we take an insight into the Club’s Community Liaison Manager Ann.
I grew up in northern New South Wales alongside three brothers. I attended the local Catholic school except for one year when I did school by correspondence after a serious back operation for scoliosis. My secondary schooling took place in Brisbane as did my first university degree. I enjoyed beautiful Melbourne for my second degree after an amazing year there of voluntary work with older women who experienced homelessness. After returning to Brisbane, I achieved my Masters degree and have loved the opportunities this created.
What was your first job and jobs that followed?
I enjoyed lots of babysitting in my teens and also worked with my father. During my initial university years, I worked for a supermarket. My professional career has had great variety and has involved working across several non-government and government settings.
Who was the greatest influence in your life?
My father, now deceased. He was very committed to his family, church, work and community pursuits and had a wonderful sense of humour. I have fond memories of him playing and having fun with me and my brothers and later, his grandchildren. He recognised my love of netball early on and when I couldn’t play for a year, he would take me to games in our car despite me being in a body plaster cast that wouldn’t allow me to bend. I am sure it was a sight to see me being manoeuvred in and out of the boot of the family car!
What sports did you play during your school years?
Swimming lessons and Swimming Club were whole family events as was learning to play and compete in tennis. Netball became my passion from primary school and continued through secondary school; I played, coached and umpired. Playing indoor netball as an adult was also fun and a great way to de-stress!
How did you become involved in PLC Netball?
Waiting for my daughters to be of age to play netball couldn’t come soon enough! I loved watching them train and play. My eldest daughter didn’t continue, she has become a talented swimmer. My youngest daughter continues to love netball and plays for PLC. Trevor invited me to join the Netball Committee and my involvement since has brought me much enjoyment and satisfaction. The new role of Community Liaison is an evolving role and I am loving meeting Club members and their families and contributing my skills to the Club in this role.
In 2020, we hope to integrate the feedback and learnings into improved communication and community building throughout the Club. We hope to further develop our team building activities to create a stronger sense of belonging. We welcome feedback, so I encourage members to use face to face opportunities, phone calls or emails to let us know your thoughts. Please refer to the Handbook for contact details of all Committee members. My club email address is netballcommunity@pacluth.qld.edu.au.
Mr Trevor Colton, PLC Netball Club President