Sydney, 16 June, 2017:  HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund and first Principal Partner of GIANTS Netball, is excited to be supporting the team as they prepare for the Grand Final and their final match in their inaugural year in the competition. GIANTS Netball will take on Sunshine Coast Lightning, also in their debut season, at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 17 June.

HCF are supporting the team for the second critical away from home match in their finals campaign. GIANTS Netball wowed the crowd in Melbourne over the weekend, beating the Melbourne Vixens and confirming their place in the Grand Final. HCF is giving away tickets to the match on Facebook for their members and HCF staff are sending messages of support to the team, as they prepare for what might be the toughest match of the year. HCF will also be naming GIANTS Netball ‘most valuable player’ of the year, at a Gala Event at Australian Technology Park, on Friday 23 June.

HCF joined GIANTS Netball family at the beginning of the 2017 Suncorp Super Netball season, supporting the team throughout the highly contested competition.

Chris Rawlins, Chief Marketing Officer, HCF, congratulated the team on reaching the Grand Final, saying: “GIANTS Netball has shown true grit and determination this year and been rewarded with the chance to take home silverware in their very first season. We’re so proud to be part of this incredible journey and have been inspired by them.”

“We wish them the best of luck on Saturday night when they take on the Sunshine Coast Lightning, also new to the competition. I’m sure our members and our employees will be cheering them on from the sidelines.”

Netball is the premier female sport in Australia and Netball NSW, who backs GIANTS Netball, has more than 115,000 members. This season the Suncorp Super Netball competition has drawn record audience numbers both in stadium and on air.

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Media enquiries to:

• Sarah Kelly
  M: 0411 893 890
  E: Skelly2@hcf.com.au

ABOUT HCF

HCF, Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund protecting Australians since 1932, covers over 1.5 million members with health and life insurance, community care, travel and pet insurance. On average over the last five years, HCF has paid out more cents in every dollar in premiums to members as benefits than the industry average. With over 35,000 specialists participating in its Medical Gap Cover Scheme and approximately 10,000 providers participating in its 100% back More for You programs, HCF gives members access to quality health care with no gaps or minimal costs compared to non-participating providers. To empower members to put their health first, HCF also offers a range of health and lifestyle services including its My Health Guardian health management program, mobile Victor Chang Health Checks and My Global Specialist second opinion service. HCF’s national network of retail outlets and Australian-based call centres have earned multi-award winning status. HCF members also have access to low cost, high quality services at HCF Dental Centres and HCF Eyecare Centres. Having contributed $50 million to support the health services research funded by the HCF Research Foundation, HCF is devoted to investing in the future of Australia’s health. To learn more about HCF go to hcf.com.au/about-us