ASC saddened by death of wheelchair basketballer Natalie Curtis
The Commission sends condolences to her family, friends, teammates and the Australian Basketball and Paralympic sport communities.
14 February 2023
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is deeply saddened by the death of Natalie Curtis and sends condolences to her family, friends, teammates and the Australian Basketball and Paralympic sport communities.
ASC CEO Kieren Perkins OAM said: “This is a sad moment for all of us who are connected by sport.
“Natalie leaves a lasting legacy, not only in wheelchair basketball but also to the wider community through her work assisting people with a disability and as an Ambassador for the AIS Share a Yarn program.”
The AIS Mental Health Referral Network is available to those in the Australian high performance sport community impacted by this news. Call +61 2 6214 1130 (Monday – Friday 0900-1700 AET) or email mentalhealth@sportaus.gov.au
