	{"id":173616,"date":"2025-11-03T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=173616"},"modified":"2025-10-29T22:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:23:14","slug":"venom-partners-with-centuria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/venom-partners-with-centuria\/","title":{"rendered":"Venom partners with Centuria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG Venom has signed a new partnership aimed at celebrating women&#8217;s sport and community impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Women&#8217;s National Basketball League side has teamed up with ASX-listed Australasian real estate funds manager Centuria Captial Group to make a meaningful impact in the Geelong community.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the partnership, Centuria will support the introduction of the Geelong Venom WNBL Community Impact Award.<\/p>\n<p>The award will reflect a shared commitment to fostering positive role models, empowering women in sport and strengthening connection between club and community.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong United general manager of partnerships and marketing Connie Regan said it was incredibly exciting to have Centuria&#8217;s support.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This partnership allows us to recognise players who demonstrate outstanding leadership and community engagement, while also supporting the growth of women&#8217;s sport in our region. It&#8217;s about inspiring the next generation, both on and off the court,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>Centuria general manager of Victoria Mark Jones said the organisation was porud to partner with the Geelong Venom.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know the power sport has to bring people together, and we&#8217;re excited to support initiatives like the WNBL Community Impact Award, which make a tangible difference locally,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>The partnership between Geelong Venom and Centuria will also include broader initiatives to engage fans, support grassroots programs, and promote participation in women&#8217;s sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GEELONG Venom has signed a new partnership aimed at celebrating women&#8217;s sport and community impact. The Women&#8217;s National Basketball League side has teamed up with ASX-listed Australasian real estate funds manager Centuria Captial Group to make a meaningful impact in the Geelong community. 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