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Past Player Programs & Benefits Handbook 2021 – 2022
A Message From the CEO
Contents
To all past players,
On behalf of the ACA Staff, I would like to welcome 4 ACA Key Staff 15 MyWellbeing
you to the 2021-22 season.
9 Staying Connected 16 Wellbeing Network
In what continues to be a challenging year, we are
proud to have evolved the programs and services 10 ACA Premier Cricket Program 17 Health Check
offered to you as an ACA Member.
11 Masters Tour 18 Health & Wellbeing Grants
This handbook contains information on:
12 Elite Coaching Program 19 Medical Support
Ʊ ACA staff members, and who is best placed to
support you; 13 State Reunions 20 Player Hardship Fund
Ʊ Programs, services and discounts you can
access as a past player; and
13 Member Forums 21 My ACA
Ʊ Information about your ACA membership. 14 Game Development Program 22 Membership
Don’t forget that the ACA is here to support you 14 Grassroots Cricket Fund 23 Preferred Suppliers
through every phase of your life, especially in times
such as this. 28 A Brief History of the ACA
We are just a phone call away should you ever 34 Communication
need any support.
38 Affiliated Organisations
Regards
Todd Greenberg
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Key Past Player Contacts Broader ACA Contacts
Kelly Applebee Megan Pauwels Todd Greenberg Joe Connellan
General Manager – Member Programs Manager Past Player Chief Executive Deputy CEO, General Counsel &
& Relations Company Secretary
03 9698 7207 03 9698 7200
0411 811 226 0409 475 914 tgreenberg@auscricket.com.au 0412 139 981
kapplebee@auscricket.com.au mpauwels@auscricket.com.au jconnellan@auscricket.com.au
Kirsty Lamb Bridget Hodgetts Brendan Drew Justine Whipper
Member Services & Engagement Commercial Partnerships & General Manager Cricket Operations & General Manager Player
Coordinator Programs Senior Coordinator Player Relations Development & Wellbeing
03 9698 7200 03 9698 7200 03 9698 7210 0402 327 238
klamb@auscricket.com.au bhodgetts@auscricket.com.au 0422 652 893 jwhipper@auscricket.com.au
bdrew@auscricket.com.au
Elesha Te Paa Tim Cruickshank Craig Little
GamePlan & Member Programs General Manager General Manager Communications
Coordinator The Cricketers’ Brand
0450 696 503
etepaa@auscricket.com.au 0450 438 440 clittle@auscricket.com.au
tcruickshank@auscricket.com.au
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Steve Williams Gabrielle Bortoli James Fox Graham Smith
General Manager Finance & Executive Assistant | Operations & Legal Counsel Senior Consultant
Business Operations Administration Manager
jfox@auscricket.com.au gsmith@auscricket.com.au
03 9690 7209 03 9698 7206
0418 350 341 0413 131 422
swilliams@auscricket.com.au gbortoli@auscricket.com.au
Carla Dziwoki Kylie Crowley
PDM National Players & Player Manager Programs & Wellbeing
Transition Manager
03 9698 7203
03 9698 7213 0410 237 502
0422 389 755 kcrowley@auscricket.com.au
cdziwoki@auscricket.com.au
Lachlan McKenna Sean Ellicott
Cricket Operations & Stakeholder Digital Communications Coordinator
Relations Senior Coordinator
03 9698 7204
03 9698 7205 0420 298 600
0425 104 652 sellicott@auscricket.com.au
lmckenna@auscricket.com.au
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Staying Connected ACA Premier Cricket Program
The ACA Premier Cricket Program has been designed to
Staying connected to our great game is extremely support ACA members in their post-cricket lives via a program
important to the ACA. You can stay involved through that retains and harnesses the skill, experience and knowledge
our programs and services offered throughout the year. of ACA Members to identify, instruct and inspire talent through
both the male and female Premier Cricket pathways.
Objectives of the program
Provide a platform for ACA members to
remain in Premier Cricket through playing,
coaching and talent identification roles; Having been out of the
Narrow the gap between Premier Cricket and game for two years,
high performance/domestic cricket; I was craving a competitive
Create additional opportunities for clubs to environment and also felt I
support and enhance existing budgets and could pass on some of the
structures; knowledge I have built over my
Grow a sustainable program that ensures career. I applied to be part of the
Premier Cricket remains the lifeblood of ACA Premier Cricket Program.
Australian Cricket;
Frankston Premier Cricket Club
Retain first-class cricketers in Premier Cricket;
was my home for so long, I have
Provide a higher level of Premier Cricket always felt supported it just gives
competition;
the club and myself something
Identify, instruct and inspire the next
that is extremely beneficial.
generation of Australian elite cricketers; and
To balance Premier Club objectives with the John Hastings, Victoria
development of emerging talent.
The ACA has had 325 members
engage in the Premier Cricket
Program since 2015, with over
$5.7 million being passed through
to ACA members.
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Masters Tour
The ACA’s Masters tours offer an opportunity to engage with
grassroots cricket. Teams of past players attend regional tours to
promote and grow the game across Australia. Please let the ACA
know if you’re interested in attending a future tour.
Elite Coaching Program
We are committed to developing Cricket Australia deliver an annual High
Performance program (level 3) at the National
you as a coach.
Cricket Centre (NCC). This course is conducted
by invitation only and ACA members are given
Representative courses (level 2) are delivered
a contribution towards their course fee. It is an
by State Associations at various times
opportunity for the ACA to inform our members
To put a smile on someone’s face is the best reward we can receive throughout the year.
and importantly listen to their thoughts and ideas.
and to see the joy on people’s faces whilst on tour warmed my heart. Course dates can be found online at www.
Your skills, experience, profile and knowledge
community.cricket.com.au/coach/accreditation.
Cricket has a unique way of bringing communities together and that’s why I is invaluable to teaching the next generation of
The ACA subsidise the full course fee
cricketers.
love the sport so much. for members.
If you have any questions please get in contact
The ACA Masters Tours gives us the opportunity to give back to with Kelly Applebee via email
communities and also remind us all why we stay involved in this great game.” kapplebee@auscricket.com.au.
Michelle Goszko, Armidale & Inverell Tour, 2021
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State Reunions Game Development Grassroots Cricket
State Reunions are a
Program Fund
State Reunions are a great
opportunity for players past and great way to re-connect The ACA’s Game Development The Grassroots Cricket Fund
with each other as many of us
present, to socialise and reconnect Program is a chance for members has been established to support
only catch up once a year at
with former teammates in a relaxed to stay engaged through coaching the growth of cricket at the
these functions, thanks to the
environment hosted by the ACA. and mentoring at grassroots level. grassroots level.
ACA. Our women’s history is
These events are held in conjunction with the not as well documented, so to The Game Development Program continues As part of the 2017-2022 MOU negotiation,
State Associations and generally take place at a meet previous generations at to evolve and provide some much needed players committed up to $30 million over the
Men’s Test match in each State over the Australian these functions and to hear connection for ACA members back into the game coming years.
Summer Series. their stories and learn about of cricket. As well as this the ACA work alongside
The funding will focus on the provision of funds to
each State Association to provide fundamental
Invitations are sent to all members currently living their era is an absolute highlight support cricket infrastructure and equipment for
support to achieve grassroots outcomes for
in the state the reunion is occurring. Spaces are for many of us. Australian Cricket.
grassroots clubs around the country.
limited at these events and are allocated on a first-
Lauren Ebsary, South Australia A joint Cricket Australia-Australian Cricketers’
in first-served basis. Members are eligible to attend a certain number of
Association committee is entrusted to make
appearances each financial year, starting at $500
We look forward to seeing you at our next reunion! decisions on the allocation of the funds.
per appearance. This initiative allows members
to provide coaching, knowledge and experience
back to grassroots cricket.
Member Forums The ACA deliver approximately 600 appearances,
and distribute approximately $300,000 directly
to members per year. If you have any questions
please contact Megan Pauwels at
Member forums provide all ACA mpauwels@auscricket.com.au or 03 9698 7207
members the chance to discuss for more information and how you can become an
and share views on a forever ACA Game Development Coach.
changing Australian cricket
landscape.
Invitations to attend the member forum in your
state are sent out via text message or email. This is
based on the state you live in.
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MyWellbeing MyWellbeing
Caring for members’ physical and mental health. Best You by Benestar BeneHub
ACA members now have access to a free holistic A key part of Best You by Benestar is the BeneHub
and comprehensive health and wellbeing program portal. It’s an always-on, always accessible
through a new partnership with Benestar®. resource that lets you take charge of your own
health and wellbeing to become ‘your best you’.
Best You by Benestar offers professional,
It’s easy to get started and once you’ve registered
confidential coaching and support, which is also
you’ll have secure access on any device to the
available free to eligible family members.
portal and the BeneHub app. It also offers a private
The support available includes MyCoach, which LIVE CHAT service with a psychologist if that is
provides personalised support to help you in your preferred way of accessing support.
facing a challenging situation, or enhance your
BeneHub You can use BeneHub to access hours
overall wellbeing.
of health and wellbeing resources anywhere,
MyCoach can also assist with: anytime from your preferred device via our app
Support for mental health or website. BeneHub is easy to navigate and you
can search for content by topic or type (e.g. video,
Strategies to create better work-life balance
article or activity).
Managing stress
You’ll find topics designed to help you with all
Guidance on parenting issues
aspects of your life, for life:
Advice on how to improve your fitness and
LIFE different life stages, change, grief and
nutrition
loss
Specialist support for people leaders
BODY exercise, fitness, sleep, nutrition and
Improving relationships healthy habits
MyCoach can be accessed online, by telephone MONEY budgets, debt, saving and retirement
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support call 1300 360 364 24/7 or if calling RELATIONSHIPS work relationships, partner
internationally on +61 2 8295 2292. Benestar relationships and friendships
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If you think your partner and/or family would benefit extended and blended families
from speaking to a psychologist or counsellor, they
MIND from managing stress to mental health.
are also welcome to use this service.
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Health Check
The ACA Health Check days are a free service to ACA
members and continue to be an important initiative for early
detection of health conditions. Approximately 40% of members
are referred to specialists for further medical intervention.
A range of health providers are made available for members to access 10-15 minute
health checks. Health providers may include the below:
Skin Check Vision Screening
A top to toe skin examination to check for any A comprehensive four-point vision screening test
moles, freckles, or abnormal skin lesions. for near sight, far sight, colour vision & oculomotor
co-ordination.
You’ll find a variety of content like learning Wellbeing Network
Health Appraisal Bone Density
modules, videos and animations, articles, blogs,
The ACA will provide six sessions with a counsellor
podcasts, meditations, self assessments, activities A suite of examinations including cholesterol Bone density testing is a medical procedure used
or psychologist of your choice. Or we can help you
and resources toolkits & glucose ‘finger prick’ test, hip/waist ratio to determine bone density or strength. It can
find a registered provider that will suit your needs
calculation & blood pressure measurement. identify osteoporosis or osteopaenia and the risk
Download the app or simply visit through our National Wellbeing Network.
of future bone fractures.
www.benestar.com and go to the BeneHub Login;
This service is confidential and your name will be
Enter your company details ID: ACA Token: ACA01 removed from invoices.
Provide a few simple details and create your For more information on the ACA’s wellbeing Regional Skin Checks
own password. programs please contact Megan Pauwels at the Audio Testing
The ACA provides members
ACA on mpauwels@auscricket.com.au or In this fully computerised screening, the
03 9698 7207. based in regional areas a $150
audiometrist will determine a participant’s hearing
threshold level’ (the softest sound you can hear) subsidy for the cost of getting an
and compare the results against standardised annual skin check.
‘normal’ test results, with any difference being
To submit a claim please contact
attributed to a deterioration in hearing.
Megan Pauwels at the ACA on
An invitation to register will be provided prior to
mpauwels@auscricket.com.au
each event.
or 03 9698 7207.
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Health and Wellbeing Grants Medical Support
The ACA offers all past players an annual grant of $200, or $500 The ACA Medical Support Program supports members
for members with Pension or Health Care cards. with out-of-pocket costs following hospital visits.
The annual reimbursement can assist with the cost of health, wellbeing, career Service:
or education services. Members are eligible for up to $500 each time they are admitted to hospital.
Services that can be claimed under the health and wellbeing grants are: Members can apply for additional support of up to $2,000.
Private Health Insurance Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Gym / Sport memberships
For more information on the Medical Support Program please contact Megan
Fitness Equipment (i.e. dumbbells, treadmill) Pauwels at the ACA on mpauwels@auscricket.com.au or 03 9698 7207.
Education and Training (i.e. short course, workshop, certificate)
Medical appointments (i.e. dentist, physiotherapist)
Income Protection
You will be notified when applications open. Applications close June 30 each year.
18 MyWellbeing Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 19Player Hardship Fund My ACA
The ACA Player Hardship Fund was established in 1999
with the objective of providing assistance to cricketers,
whether past or present, in times of genuine hardship. The
beneficiaries of the fund may also include the immediate
families of past and present players.
Funds are raised through a variety of sources; The fund is administered by the ACA and
however, the major contribution comes from governed by the Player Hardship Fund Committee:
the annual ACA golf day, which is generously
Todd Greenberg
supported by Deutsche Bank.
ACA Chief Executive
The ACA Player Hardship Fund can assist
Chum Darvall
in variety of ways including but not restricted to:
ACA Kerry Packer Award Winner
Financial grants;
Paul Sheahan
Financial loans;
Former President, Melbourne Cricket Club; former
Financial education and counselling; Australian Test Cricketer
Wellbeing counselling (gambling,
Michael Kasprowicz – Former Australian Test
relationships, drugs and alcohol, grief etc).
Cricketer, ACA President and Cricket Australia
Board Member
For further details, to refer an ACA member, or for
a confidential application, contact Carla Dziwoki at
the ACA on 0422 389 755.
20 MyWellbeing Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 21Membership Member Discounts
The ACA membership continues to grow having For more information please contact Kirsty Lamb
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26 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 27Feb ‘97 Apr ‘00
The ACA formally incorporated with Tim The ACA and the ACB establish the
A Brief History of the ACA May as inaugural President. The ACA’s
conduct and objectives are contained in
Career and Welfare Program. The program
focuses on players’ personal and financial
and determined by the Constitution of development in readiness for life after cricket.
the ACA.
Australian cricketers have long fought for better pay and conditions but the
formal incorporation of the Australian Cricketers’ Association in February Oct ‘97
1997 represented the most significant action by a group of players since the
The ACA presents its initial proposal to
World Series revolution of the 1970s. the ACB, which is rejected outright by the
ACB and a stalemate between the two
parties exists.
Under our inaugural President, former Australian Further meetings and stalemates were a regular
and South Australian spinner Tim May, the ACA part of the months that followed until the final Nov ‘97 – Sep ‘98
brought together all the Australian and State signing of the agreement between the two parties
first-class cricketers to argue for improved in September 1998. Further meetings and stalemates are a
remuneration, conditions and security for players. regular part of the calendar prior to the final
This agreement between the ACB and the ACA — signing of the first agreement between the Feb ‘01
At the time, player payments were incredibly called the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) two parties in September 1998. The ACA establishes its Past Player
low — representing around 9% of the revenue — achieved two major outcomes:
Membership Category enabling retired first-
generated by the game — and for State players,
1. The establishment of Standard State Jan ‘99 class cricketers to become members of the
contracts didn’t even exist in the way they do
Contracts for all male State Players; and ACA. The ACA enters into negotiations with
today. Most players were forced to combine The ACA in partnership with the ACB
the ACB for the second MOU between the
increasing training and playing demands with full- 2. A share in Australian Cricket Revenue and Channel 9 host the inaugural Allan
two bodies to be effective for the period
time work, using annual leave entitlements from for players, creating genuine partnership Border Medal, which was awarded to
1 July 2001– 30 June 2005.
these other jobs in order to play or tour. Support between the game and its players. Glenn McGrath as the most outstanding
for injured players was limited, job security was Australian Cricketer of the Year.
low and assistance for past players and female
In conjunction with Cricket Australia (CA), the May ‘01
ACA provides a comprehensive Professional
cricketers was negligible. Jun ‘99 The ACA and the ACB sign off and
Development and Wellbeing Program, while past
If you needed support or wanted to enhance announce the second MOU.
players and current female cricketers are valued The ACA, with support from the ACB,
your off-field skills, there were no Professional members of the Association, with access to a wide establishes the Player Hardship Fund to
Development programs, Education or Training range of benefits and services. assist cricketers experiencing hard times, Oct ‘01
grants or Career Transition services. tragedy or personal difficulties. Ian Healy appointed the third ACA President
These significant wins were achieved in no small
In September 1997, all first-class male cricketers way because the players stood strong, were at the 2000-01 AGM.
signed a document instructing the ACA to act on united and were prepared to refuse to play unless
Aug ‘99
their behalf in dealing with the ACB (as Cricket a fair deal could be reached. This was a difficult Tom Moody appointed the second ACA Sep ‘04
Australia was then known) and the period for the player group but it galvanised President at the 1998-99 AGM. The ACA and CA host the inaugural New
State Associations. them and paid dividends both on and off the field.
Player Induction Camp to assist male
Although a player strike was averted, the brave
The initial proposal for improved male player players in preparing for a career in cricket.
actions of the players back then improved the
conditions that was put forward by the ACA was
conditions of not only the cricketers of their time,
rejected outright by the establishment and a
but paved the way for the increased benefits
stalemate between the parties followed.
enjoyed by the generations that followed.
28 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 29Oct ‘04 Feb ‘09 Sep ‘11
The ACA hosts the first Deutsche Bank ACA Masters conducts its first overseas Former Australian and NSW wicket-keeper
India Golf Day in Mumbai to raise money for tour to New Zealand. Greg Dyer appointed President, replacing
the Player Hardship Fund. Michael Kasprowicz, who stepped down
Jun ‘09 after taking up a position as QLD Cricket’s
Nov ‘04 representative on the CA Board.
The ACA and CA sign a Heads of
The ACA enters into negotiations with CA Agreement for the 2009-11 MOU.
for the third MOU. Jul ‘07
The ACA establishes an Associate Nov ‘09
Jan ‘05 Membership category to allow current Membership votes to remove the
The ACA, CA, FICA, the ICC and Cricket contracted female players to become Associate Membership category and
Victoria join forces to host an Australia members of the ACA. allow all current contracted female players
vs. the World limited overs match to raise to become full members of the ACA.
funds for Tsunami relief. Oct ‘07 Former ACA Executive member and 12
year NSW Delegate Greg Mail awarded
Former ACA President Ian Healy awarded
Jun ‘05 Kerry Packer Award.
Kerry Packer Award. Oct ‘11
The ACA and CA sign 2005-09 MOU. Paul Further strengthening women’s cricket,
Mar ‘08 Apr ‘10
Marsh appointed Chief Executive of the CA agrees to formally recognise the
ACA, replacing Tim May. The ACA and CA sign 2009-11 MOU. ACA as the representative body for State
The ACA launches the ACA Masters game
contracted female players.
development program to promote and
grow the game of cricket in the community. Nov ‘10
Nov ‘11
The ACA and CA reach agreement to Former Australian and Queensland
jointly host an annual T20 cricket match Former NSW and VIC all-rounder Neil
bowler Michael Kasprowicz appointed
between an ACA All*Star team and the Maxwell and WA captain Marcus North
ACA President at the AGM. Paul Marsh
Australian XI. appointed to the Executive – along with
honoured with the Kerry Packer Award for
NSW Breakers and Southern Stars veteran
his outstanding contribution to the ACA.
Lisa Sthalekar, who becomes the first
Ian Healy steps off the Executive after nine
female elected to the position. Darren
years of dedicated service.
Lehmann, a past ACA President and
Nov ‘05 Executive member, is recognised with the
Jun ‘11 Kerry Packer Award.
Education and Training Grants introduced
for current contracted players and The ACA and CA agree to extend the
selected past players. existing MOU for 12 months. In a positive Dec ‘11
move for women’s cricket, CA agrees
The new, eight-team Big Bash competition
Oct ‘06 to formally recognise the ACA as the
commences, with players selected to
representative body for CA contracted
Darren Lehmann elected President of Nov ‘08 female players.
teams under a free-agency arrangement.
the ACA. Former ACA CEO Tim May and
The ACA enters into negotiations with
Deutsche Bank CEO and Player Hardship Feb ‘12
CA for the fourth MOU. ACA Executive
Fund Committee member Chum Darvall
member Matthew Hayden is awarded Kerry ACA membership passes the 1,000 mark
become the inaugural recipients of the
Packer Award. First All*Star game played for the first time.
Kerry Packer Award as outstanding
between Johnnie Walker ACA All*Stars and
contributors to the ACA.
Australian T20 XI at the Gabba.
30 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 31Jun ‘12 Nov ‘13 Aug ‘17 Mar ‘19
The ACA and CA agree to a five-year ACA, with support from CA, launches On August 3, after extremely difficult Former ACA and current FICA Executive
MOU, the longest ever struck between the the Past Player Game and Personal and protracted negotiations, the ACA Lisa Sthalekar awarded Kerry Packer Award
two organisations. A highlight of the deal Development Program. recommended that Australia's male and for outstanding service to the ACA.
includes the securing of a 26% share of net female cricketers accept a renewed MOU
revenue from the 2015 ICC World Cup, to Aug ‘14 secured under an in-principle Heads of Jun ‘19
be used to support past players and help Agreement between CA and the ACA.
Alistair Nicholson appointed ACA Chief ACA Professional Development & Wellbeing
contribute to game development initiatives.
Executive, replacing Paul Marsh after nine Program re-brands as GamePlan.
years as Chief Executive.
Sep ‘17
Oct ‘12
On August 29, 2017 the ACA and CA Jul ‘19
The ACA launched the ACA Player Jun ‘15 officially signed off on the new five-year
Agent Accreditation Scheme which is MOU, which expires on July 1 2022. ACA achieves landmark Parental Leave
ACA, with support from CA and the Policy for players.
administered by the ACA (with CA support)
States and funded by the current Highlights included the introduction
and is overseen by an Agent Accreditation
Australian players, launches the Premier women for the first time with a gender Jan ‘21
Board (comprising of CA and ACA
Cricket Program. equity pay model, $13m in funding for the
employees and outside parties).
Professional Development Program, and a Todd Greenberg appointed ACA Chief
Apr ‘16 contribution of approximately $25m from Executive, replacing Alistair Nicholson after
Nov ‘12 6 years as CEO.
the players to grassroots.
Following negotiations between the ACA
A resolution was passed by ACA Members
and Cricket Australia, the female players
to allow for past women players to become Jan ‘18
were awarded a new $4.2million payment
full ACA members. Mike Hussey named
pool covering them for season 2016/17. 2017 Australia A squad awarded the
Kerry Packer Award recipient.
Kerry Packer Award, for electing not to
Jul ‘17 tour South Africa while players remained
unemployed during the 2017 MOU
The expiration of the previous MOU on
negotiations.
July 1 rendered most of Australia’s top male
and female cricketers unemployed.
Feb ‘19
With no progress towards resolving
The ACA and CA establish the Grassroots Mar ‘21
the pay dispute, Australia A players
Cricket Fund. A $30 million fund to support
confirmed they would not tour South
community cricket with equipment and The ACA award two Kerry Packer awards in
Africa following an emergency ACA
facilities grants. March 2021.
Executive meeting in Sydney.
May ‘13 Former Australian and SA representative
Lauren Ebsary was honored after her
CA and ACA agree to a new contributions to our game both on and off
$1.59 million pay deal for female players. the field.
The initiative sees maximum CA retainers
increase from $15,000 to $52,000 and Long-serving Board Member, Neil Maxwell
domestic contracts and minimum standards was also recognized for his 9 year stint
introduced for all states plus ACT for the on the ACA Executive team along with is
first time. contribution to the challenging 2017 MOU
negotiation.
32 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 33Communications Website Member Surveys
Visit the website www.auscricket.com.au for From time-to-time the ACA surveys members
up-to-date ACA information. Members can also on pertinent cricket and operational issues. The
How does the ACA communicate with its members? log on to the “Members Only” section of the site electronic method of surveying allows members to
for information that is not available to the general provide confidential, honest and valued feedback.
The ACA communicates with members in a variety of ways including:
public. This section contains important and
The information obtained through surveys is
1. Website – www.auscricket.com.au 5. Member Handbook confidential membership information that can be
used to make decisions and implement policies
2. Onside Monthly newsletter 6. Annual Report viewed or downloaded, such as:
that accurately reflect the membership’s
3. Email 7. SMS Membership; collective views.
4. Member surveys 8. Digital/Social Media Professional Development;
We encourage all members to participate in
Health and Wellbeing Grants; ACA surveys.
ACA Masters;
Events; Annual Report
ACA Contacts. The ACA publishes an Annual Report each
Members can login with their email address and year. The report summarises the Association’s
personalized password. achievements for the year and provides members
with a full financial summary.
Onside e-Newsletter
SMS
The ACA has merged the Onside Magazine with
the Monthly Member Email to produce the Onside SMS is increasingly becoming the ACA’s primary
Monthly eNewsletter. form of communication with its members,
especially current players.
This communication provides the latest news on
a range of stories including what players do away The ACA uses SMS to send surveys, remind
from the field, updates to programs and services, members of upcoming deadlines and provides
and the latest membership offerings. important, sensitive information.
34 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 35Digital/Social Media
Facebook Instagram
www.facebook.com.au/acaplayers With over 65,000 followers, Instagram is the ACA’s
fastest growing social media platform and includes
a range of content from both on and off the field.
Twitter
Follow us at: @aca_players
Members are encouraged to retweet and engage
on the ACA’s tweet, helping us share important
information. YouTube
Twitter has also become another major video The ACA regularly uploads videos to its YouTube
platform for the ACA. channel, ranging anywhere from player interviews
to a behind-the-scenes look at events like the
Follow us at: @ACA_Players
Australian Cricket Awards.
www.youtube.com/AusCricketersAssn
36 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 37Affiliated Organisations
AAA FICA was established in 1998 to unite all national
players’ associations, which protect the interests
The Australian Athletes Alliance (AAA) was
of professional cricketers throughout the world
established in 2007 by the AFL Players'
(there are currently nine). It brings together the
Association, Australian Cricketers' Association,
world’s cricketers, regardless of nationality,
Professional Footballers' Association, Australian
religion, political persuasion or race, under an
Swimmers Association, Netballers' Association,
international body focused on matters of general
Rugby League Players' Association, and Rugby
interest to the game and its players. FICA's
Union Players' Association.
operational focus is on representing players
The AAA has developed a policy platform, including in the following areas:
underpinned by a Charter of Athletes’ Rights. This
1. Representation & Voice
policy platform comprises four foundation policies,
in the important areas of: Professionally representing players' views and
Good Governance opinions to the game (including at ICC level).
Integrity E.g. Global surveying, Player Advisory Groups,
Athlete Development and Wellbeing Global Employment & Cricket Reports.
Health and Safety. 2. Player & Employment Rights 5. Global Player Welfare ongoing program of structured engagement with
its member players’ associations and players
These policies have been developed to guide, Working hard to ensure that every player receives Building a global support network to meet the
around the world to ensure it is accurately
assist and educate sports’ governing bodies, a contract that is properly negotiated and offers needs of global cricketers.
representing collective player views and interests
Governments, media and the general public of the appropriate protections.
E.g. Development of FICA Global Player Welfare at the global level. FICA's current Player Advisory
athletes’ position in respect of these important
E.g. ICC event squad terms, domestic T20 event platform, best practice and local and global Committees are:
areas. The policies will also inform collective
standard player contracts, players' association support network. Kumar Sangakarra Heather Knight
negotiations between the sports and athlete
negotiation support, agent communications.
representatives. 6. Good Governance Ross Taylor Alyssa Healy
3. Integrity
Developing a global strategy for the game, built on Kyle Coetzer Hayley Matthews
FICA Ensuring the players are protected, educated principles of good governance.
and supported in regards to global cricket Aaron Finch Lisa Sthalekar
The Federation of International Cricketers FICA is governed by its Board and Executive. ACA
Associations (FICA) is the global players’ voice integrity issues. Vikram Solanki Amy Satterthwaite
CEO Alistair Nicholson sits on both. Tom Moffat is
in cricket. 4. Global Cricket Structure FICA's Chief Executive Officer.
William Porterfield Mary Waldron
Advocating for the best structure of the game and FICA has also established men's and women's
JP Duminy Shakib Al Hasan
regulations to make cricket as good as it can be for Player Advisory Committees, comprised
players and fans alike. predominantly of current senior International Jason Holder Chris Woakes
Players nominated by their home players'
Dane Van Niekerk
association. The Committees complement FICA’s
38 My ACA Australian Cricketers’ Association Past Player Handbook 2021-2022 39ACA Charity Partners her wishes at the time. From this gift, the lives of
seven people (six children and one adult) were
Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation
improved and, in some cases, saved.
Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation (ZRF) are the official
In the year Zaidee died, another 130,000
charity partner of the ACA. ZRF help promote
Australians also died. Only 218 of those Australians
organ and tissue donation through the use of
generously donated their organs.
rainbow bat grips and rainbow shoe laces.
One in five Australians on the transplant waiting
Zaidee Rose Alexander Turner, aged 7 years and
list die before they get a chance to receive a
22 days, died suddenly on 2nd December 2004
transplant.
from a burst blood vessel in her brain called a
Cerebral Aneurism. Zaidee’s parents, Kim and Currently there are between 1,700 to 2,000 people
Allan, founded Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation not on that waiting list.
long after.
The partnership, which is in its sixth year, gains
At the time of Zaidee’s death the Turner family had momentum every January for Zaidee’s Rainbow
been registered organ and tissue donors for five Round, which includes an ODI, WBBL and
years. As a result, Zaidee donated her organs and BBL matches.
tissues at the Royal Children’s Hospital, as were
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