WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH 2026: Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF, has extended its Major Partnership with Netball Australia and Super Netball, continuing as the sport’s official health insurance partner with a focus on women’s health and participation, through to the end of 2027.
The extension builds on a seven-year national partnership that supports netball at every level — from grassroots participation to elite competition — and reflects HCF’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Australian women and the communities they live in.
HCF Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Lorraine Thomas said netball’s scale and reach made it a powerful platform for advancing women’s health.
“Netball is the number one participation sport for girls in Australia, and that reach gives this partnership real purpose,” Ms Thomas said.
“As Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund, HCF exists to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians. Investing in women’s sport is one of the most direct and meaningful ways we can do that.”
The renewed agreement also includes a two-year extension of HCF’s Principal Partnership with GIANTS Netball. In 2026, HCF will mark a decade of partnership with the club, reflecting a shared commitment to women’s sport and continued investment in the Greater Sydney community.
Building on its role as Premier Partner to the Melbourne Vixens, HCF also welcomes the Melbourne Mavericks into the partnership for the 2026 season, expanding its presence across the league and connecting with a new generation of fans.
Ms Thomas said the partnership went beyond sponsorship, with a focus on collaboration and health education.
“This partnership is about working alongside players, clubs and communities to raise awareness of the health issues that matter most to young women, and to help normalise those conversations in sport and beyond,” she said.
During the 2026 Super Netball season, HCF’s Team Health Score™ returns to broadcast across all matches, offering fans real-time insights into team performance across physical, mental and support metrics.
HCF’s 'Game Day Ready' content series will also feature Super Netball athletes sharing their preparation routines — from nutrition and digital wellness to balancing elite sport with work, study and family life.
Netball Australia's Executive General Manager Super League and Commercial Christine Finnegan welcomed HCF's continued commitment to growing the partnership.
“Netball Australia is pleased to continue its partnership with HCF for a further two years,” Finnegan said. "Our shared commitment to empowering Australians of all ages to lead active and healthy lives remains the foundation of this partnership.
“As a Major Partner, HCF continues to back Australia's leading team sport for women and girls and the world's best netball league."
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HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers more than 2 million members with health and life(1) insurance, travel(2), pet(3), home(4) and car(5) insurance. HCF has been awarded Outstanding Value Health Insurance by Canstar ten years in a row from 2016-2025. On average over the last 10 years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average.* To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us
* 88.7% compared to 84.4% across the industry. Calculated based on the average of the past 10 years, sourced from APRA Statistics: Operations of Private Health Insurers Annual Report data 2015–24 and Quarterly Private Health Insurance Statistics Jul 2024–Jun 2025.
1 Issued by HCF Life. Consider the PDS and TMD at hcf.com.au/lifeinfo.
2 HCF Travel Insurance is issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited. Please consider the PDS at hcf.com.au/travel and TMD at allianzpartners.com.au/policies before deciding whether to buy the product.
3 HCF Pet Insurance is issued by PetSure (Australia) Pty Ltd, except for policies entered into before 21 March 2024 and subsequent renewals of those policies, which are issued by The Hollard Insurance Company Pty Ltd. Consider the PDS and TMD at hcf.com.au/petinsurance before deciding if the product is right for you.
4 Issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited. Consider the PDS at hcf.com.au/insurance/home and TMD which is available by calling 1300 657 046 before deciding if the product is right for you.
5 Issued by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited. Consider the PDS at hcf.com.au/insurance/car and TMD which is available by calling 1300 657 046 before deciding if the product is right for you.
