Someone to look up to

At just 22, she has already represented the state on a national level in all ability’s netball on multiple occasions.

This year will be her 10th year trying out for the Victoria State team, with many previous attempts landing her in the team.

But where did it all begin for Bianca?

“I watched netball a lot when I was little and thought it was cool and wanted to play. I also watched my mum play too,” she said.

Bianca said while it was a thrill to compete with her team at such a high level, it was also the friendships she formed along the way that made it all worthwhile.

“I really love the sport and keep trying to achieve my best all the time. I love it because I have made so many friends and been able to travel,” she said. Bianca has travelled to many places across Australia to compete in netball.

Late last year, she joined the Victoria State team to compete in the Little Marie Shield

Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Co-operative respectfully acknowledges that our offices are based on unceded land of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawajali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples. We pay our respects to their ancestors, and to Elders, both past and present, and to the future Elders and caretakers of this land.

Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.

Dalki Mulwill,

This edition of the newsletter we have another community profile of Bianca Lauricella a highly successful sportsperson in our community. Congratulations to Bianca on all her achievements in her sporting career.

I would also like to extend my congratulations to our own Sharyn Cook who retired from her position as a women’s health nurse in the last month. Sharyn has been an avid champion for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector. She will be sorely missed at Goolum Goolum and we wish her the best in her retirement. We are also pleased to advise that progress continues on our Community Hub Build.

We are now talking to a select group of builders who will submit tenders for the works. Indications from our Architects is that contracts may be awarded by JuneJuly this year. We will keep everyone updated as we progress.

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