Programs & Events
National Indigenous Tennis Carnival
Tennis NSW have partnered with Tennis Australia and The Wollotuka Institute at the University of Newcastle since 2022 to deliver the NSW Leg of the National Indigenous Tennis Carnival.
Our 2024 event included:
NITC Schools Event
For Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Students attending school in the Hunter Region. This event is delivered in partnership with The Wollotuka Institute at the University of Newcastle, and combines tennis, cultural activities and student pathway sessions.
This free event includes:
- Traditional and modified tennis activities with professional coaches
- Cultural activities
- Student Pathways information
- Complimentary lunch for participants and teachers
- Prizes and Giveaways
NITC Talent Development Camp
A weekend long talent development camp for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander local to national level competitive players.
The camp combines tennis development, personal development and cultural activities and is supported by First Nations coaches and mentors.
First Nations Coaching Course
In partnership with Coaching Unlimited and Tennis Australia a Participation level coaching course was delivered, engaging 8 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Coaches.
The course included:
- Free Course & 2 years of coach membership
- Travel support
- Support to obtain compliance documents
National Indigenous Tennis Carnival – Larrakia Country (Darwin, NT)
Tennis Australia and Tennis NT, host the National Indigenous Tennis Carnival annually on Larrakia Country in Darwin, NT.
Tennis NSW manages the NSW Indigenous Team operations and provides support to the team during the carnival.
To find out more about the NITC click here.
Participation Programs
Through Category 4 of the ATP Cup Legacy Fund, a partnership with Tennis NSW and the NSW Government, pilot Indigenous participation programs have been delivered in the following locations:
- Westside Tennis Club – Northern NSW
- Shoalhaven Tennis Club – Southern NSW
- Kyogle – Northern NSW
- Umina – Central NSW
- Moree – Northern NSW
- Redfern – Sydney Metro NSW
We have partnered with Western Sydney University to support us in the evaluation of these programs which will support the ongoing development and expansion of these programs across NSW.
Evonne Goolagong Foundation
The Evonne Goolagong Foundation is the realisation of Evonne’s dream for life after the pro tour. To give as many Indigenous children the opportunity to be the best they can be. The Evonne Goolagong Foundation uses tennis as a vehicle to attract Indigenous girls and boys in order to promote and help provide high quality education and better health through diet and exercise.
For more information visit http://www.evonnegoolagongfoundation.org.au/
Yarning all Things Tennis
Tennis NSW has established its first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Communication platform, ‘Yarning all things tennis’ (YATT), where Indigenous youth who play tennis and who may have participated in the Evonne Goolagong Foundation’s program previously, can connect. The YATT community are from across the state, and will use this platform to discuss all things tennis in a safe environment. Topics of discussion include tennis results, yarning about Indigenous matters, player welfare, supporting others and growing the number of First Nations people in tennis throughout NSW.
The YATT will also give young people the opportunity for growth and personal development, whilst gaining an insight into a state sporting organisation. It is a way for Tennis NSW to ensure that young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can participate in decisions that affect them, are taken seriously, and can express their views on their participation in the sport. This is consistent with Tennis NSW’s approach to being a child-safe organisation and in line with the national principles.
Tennis NSW will continue to aim for more accessibility and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate and engage in tennis through educating clubs and coaches, enhancing talent identification, providing pathway opportunities, creating more playing opportunities through community events and leagues, and providing funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tennis programs, equipment and coaches.
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