Josie Janz-Dawson facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1988 Thursday Island, Torres Strait Islands, Australia |
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| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| School | PLC | ||
| Occupation | Netball | ||
| Spouse | Cormac Dawson | ||
| Married | 2014 | ||
| Netball career | |||
| Playing position(s): GD, GK | |||
| Years | Club team(s) | Apps | |
| 2006–2007 | AIS Canberra Darters | ||
| 2008–2016 | West Coast Fever | ||
| 2017 | Severn Stars | ||
| 2018 | Team Bath | ||
| Last updated: 2017-12-02 | |||
Josie Janz-Dawson is an Australian netball player. She was born on February 24, 1988. Josie played in the Netball Superleague. She also works to help young Indigenous children. She does this through the David Wirrpanda Foundation. She started there as a mentor.
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Early Life and Background
Josie Janz-Dawson was born on Thursday Island. This island is part of the Torres Strait Islands. She grew up in a small town called Derby. Derby is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Netball Career Highlights
Josie is a talented netball player. She played for the Australian Under 21 team. This team traveled to Jamaica in 2009. She played in the Netball Superleague. This is a top netball league.
Club Teams and Positions
Josie played for several netball clubs. She played for the AIS Canberra Darters from 2006 to 2007. After that, she joined West Coast Fever. She played with them from 2008 to 2016. She then played for Severn Stars in 2017. In 2018, she played for Team Bath. Josie usually played as a Goal Defence (GD) or Goal Keeper (GK).
Community Work
Beyond netball, Josie is a project officer. She works for the David Wirrpanda Foundation. Her role is in the "Dare to Dream" program. This program helps young Indigenous children. She started by being a mentor for them.
References
- 2009 West Coast Fever player profile. Retrieved on 2009-03-20.
- 2008 West Coast Fever team profile. Retrieved on 2008-06-13.
- ANZ Championship profile. Retrieved on 2008-06-13.
