15 September 2026

TechnologyOne Foundation puts its best foot forward for Stars Foundation at the WNBL’s Townsville Tip Off

As Australia's best women's basketball players arrive in Townsville for the TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off this week, the TechnologyOne Foundation is partnering with Stars Foundation to create a lasting impact beyond the final whistle.

Stars Foundation works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women across Australia, helping them stay engaged in education, strengthen their wellbeing and build brighter futures.

During the four-day Women’s National Basketball League’s (WNBL) pre-season tournament, the ‘Best Foot Forward’ activation encourages players, fans, officials, volunteers and the broader Townsville community to wear something yellow in support of the Stars Foundation. Whether it's a shirt, cap, scarf, socks or ribbon, every splash of yellow helps raise awareness and support the Foundation's important work.

As part of the initiative, the TechnologyOne Foundation will donate $10,000 to Stars Foundation to support its programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women.

Through its 1% Pledge, the TechnologyOne Foundation invests 1% of profit, product and employee time into creating opportunities for children, families and communities across Australia. The TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off is bringing that commitment to life locally.

TechnologyOne Chief Executive Officer of TechnologyOne, Ed Chung, said "TechnologyOne's iconic yellow shoes have long been a symbol of our people at conferences, community events and customer sites. Bringing them to Townsville was a natural extension of that tradition. For almost 40 years, TechnologyOne has supported the communities where we live and work, and this partnership is a natural extension of that commitment. The TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off will bring Australia's best women's basketball to North Queensland, but we also wanted to create a positive outcome beyond the tournament itself. We hope people across Townsville get behind the initiative, wear yellow and help us shine a spotlight on the incredible work Stars Foundation is doing."

Stars Foundation Founder and CEO, Andrea Goddard, said "Every day, we see the impact that education, connection and opportunity can have in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls and young women. We're grateful for the support of the TechnologyOne Foundation. To have a national sporting event like the WNBL’s TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off supporting First Nations students in Townsville is meaningful, and we welcome the community getting behind the campaign.”

WNBL Chief Strategy and Basketball Partnerships Officer, Lauren Jackson, said “The TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off is about bringing Australia’s best women’s basketball to North Queensland and engaging with local communities to inspire the next generation of athletes. We’re proud to see TechnologyOne team up with us on an initiative that demonstrates the positive role sports can play in regional communities. It’s a great way for everyone to get involved in the tournament to support a cause that will make a lasting difference.”

The TechnologyOne Townsville Tip Off will bring together teams from every state and the Australian Capital Territory from 17 to 20 September 2026, giving North Queensland families the chance to experience elite women's basketball. The tournament is part of TechnologyOne's partnership with the WNBL, which focuses on increasing access to women's sport and supporting regional communities.