Jodie Fields Email Address

Manager Female Cricket Operations and Membership

The ACA and Cricket Australia provide confidential professional counselling services to members and their families through a partnership with Relationships Australia. Relationships Australia is one of Australia's largest community based organisations, providing support to nearly 90,000 Australians per year. Services are available to members 24 hours a day with face to face professional assistance (psychologists and life coaches) in all State capitals, major regional centres and in some overseas countries. Confidential welfare services available include but are not limited to: relationship counselling, family planning, depression, gambling and alcohol through to general mental wellbeing. These counselling services are made available by the ACA and Cricket Australia for members who may not feel comfortable discussing sensitive issues with their State Association or the ACA. The ACA is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society. As a member the ACA has access to a national database of psychologists who specialise in wellbeing counselling services. Members can contact Ben Smith at the ACA on 613 9698 7200 or email bsmith@auscricket.com.au, call Relationships Australia direct on 0401 289 065 or email aca@ransw.org.au. Members should be aware that all calls and contact in relation to this service will be treated confidentially.

Accomplished, highly motivated Business and Sporting Professional with over fifteen years experience as an elite cricketer and working in various positions for sporting organisations and Queensland Government. Having developed extensive business expertise in marketing, public relations, client relationship management, community liaison, team building, leadership, sponsorship, finance and operations. Successfully captained the Australian Women’s cricket team for 5 years and named Queensland Sportswoman of the Year in 2013. Possessing qualifications including a Bachelor of Science (BSc), Diploma of Business Management, and currently completing a Masters of Business Administration Degree (MBA). Well developed leadership skills with ability to empower teams to excel over the long-term. Demonstrated ability to implement strategic marketing initiatives that optimise results - on time and on budget through focused attention. Highly respected and having developed positive business relationships in the corporate sector, schools and the community at large, in diverse roles and regional locations. Professional integrity and committed to continuous improvement and working positively with people, teams and organisations to achieve common goals and bottom line results.