Northern Pride Netball Association

Round 1 - NAIDOC ROUND 2026
Netball returns at Northern Pride Netball Association this Saturday 18 July 2026.
Please help us celebrate NAIDOC ROUND

50 Years of Deadly
For five decades, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the voices of our communities — steady, unapologetic, and proud. Each year, its themes have called for truth, celebrated culture, honoured resistance, and reminded the nation of who we are.

Fifty Years of Deadly marks a milestone. It’s a tribute to the people who built this movement. the Elders who stood firm, the organisers who made space, the artists who turned resistance into expression, and the communities who keep showing up, year after year.

NAIDOC has always been more than a week — it’s a platform, a protest, a celebration, and a statement of survival.

This moment is about looking back at the stories, the marches, the languages, the art, the leadership. At the strength it took to get here. It’s about recognising how far we’ve come, not by chance, but because generations of people refused to be silenced.

It’s also about the here and now, who we are today. Grounded in culture. Strong in our identity. Leading change across every field, from health and education to media, business, and the arts. We’re telling our own stories, in our own way, on our own terms.

And it’s about the future. The next 50 years. The young ones growing up proud. The return of language. The return to Country. The fight for justice continuing with new tools, new voices, and the same fire.

Fifty Years of Deadly is a marker, not just of time passed, but of the momentum still building. It’s proof of what our people build when culture leads and community comes first. NAIDOC belongs to mob. It always has.

We honour what came before by continuing the work.

This is our story. This is our celebration. This is our future.

Still deadly. Always.

- Insert from www.naidoc.org.au

Congratulations to our 15&U Blue and 15&U White teams on making it to Grand Final night!

Both teams took to the court with determination, giving their all from the first whistle to the last. They fought hard for every ball, showed incredible teamwork, and played with heart and pride throughout the match.

While the result didn’t fall their way, they should be immensely proud of their efforts, resilience, and the unwavering support they showed one another. Reaching a Grand Final is a fantastic achievement, and both teams represented Northern Pride with passion and sportsmanship.

Well done to all players & coaches – your dedication and commitment throughout the season have been something to be proud of!

A big thank you to all our supports who came to cheer us on.