10/04/2026
Heywood FNC are proud to unveil our brand new netball dress redesign đź’š
These dresses will be worn throughout the entire season, and we are incredibly proud to have incorporated Indigenous design into our uniform, celebrating the rich culture and history of the Gunditjmara lands we play on.
We were lucky enough to have Saige Bell from Yuuitch Peetch Yakeen create this stunning piece. Saige is a proud Gunditjmara and Yorta Yorta artist, with a deep family connection to Heywood FNC, and a valued member and player of our club since her junior days.
We would also like to sincerely thank Treaty / First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria for their generous sponsorship of our dresses. Treaty represents a movement of recognition, respect, and partnership with First Nations people—supporting truth-telling, cultural acknowledgement, and a shared future built on understanding and unity. Their support in this space is something we are incredibly grateful for.
A special thank you to Uncle Mookeye Bell for taking the time to come and speak about Treaty, and to Saige for sharing the story behind the design and what it represents. Your words and knowledge made the unveiling even more meaningful for everyone involved đź’š
The Story of the Dress:
Heywood Football Netball Club has the honour of being based on Gunditjmara Country, the land shaped by the lava flows from the Budj Bim Dreaming. These lava flows formed the landscape that our Gunditjmara ancestors skilfully transformed into the world’s oldest known aquaculture system, with intricate stone channels, eel traps, and stone houses that still stand today.
This landscape is living proof of care, connection, and survival across generations. It reflects deep cultural knowledge and sustainable practices passed down for thousands of years, connecting us to Country, to ancestors, and to the stories that continue to guide us today.
The artwork on this uniform celebrates that connection.
The flowing green lines represent the waterways of Budj Bim—symbolising movement, resilience, and the interconnectedness of people and Country. The meeting circles and pathways reflect places of gathering, and the shared journey of players, supporters, and community coming together on Gunditjmara land.
Wearing this design is more than representing a club—it’s about honouring the culture, history, and ongoing story of Gunditjmara people.
We can’t wait to see everyone wearing them with pride this weekend 🔥
