Reward for great community work

Jasmine Bond has been a driving force in building rugby league in Queensland’s northern peninsula.

And persistence in approaching the local council and social services to highlight the way Rugby League can be used to help positively shift behaviours of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth in the community, was rewarded this week as she was named the NRL’s Indigenous Community Award winner for 2024.

“Inclusivity is a value Jasmine always displays,” the NRL website said and she firmly believes Rugby League is open to all – regardless of race, gender, age or ability.

“Jasmine educates herself on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, customs and traditions in order to use effective and inclusive approaches when recruiting and working with players and volunteers.”

Jasmine is involved in many areas of Rugby League in Northern Queensland, from Rugby League Club Secretary, co-ordinating player and volunteer registrations, organising game day volunteers, to game day set up and pack down. Her positivity is evident in each role she embraces, always joyful to be part of the Rugby League community.