Moves for the establishment of a central organising body and a National Tournament came almost simultaneously from Queensland and New South Wales.

A National Body for Netball in Australia was founded at a meeting on August 26-27, 1927 when the All Australia Women's Basket Ball Association was formed at a meeting held in conjunction with an Interstate Basket Ball carnival.

Foundation Members of the Association were:

•    New South Wales - The City Girls Amateur Sports Association
•    Queensland - The Australian Ladies Basket Ball Association
•    South Australia - South Australian Women's Basket Ball Association
•    Victoria - The Melbourne Girls Basket Ball Association
•    Western Australia - The Basket Ball Association of Perth 

Tasmania affiliated soon after, having competed in Carnivals since 1933 with Australian Capital Territory (1975) and Northern Territory (1977) subsequently becoming full Members.

In 1970 the name of the game was changed to "Netball" and the word "Women's" was deleted, changing the name to the All Australia Netball Association .

The AANA was incorporated as a public company limited by guarantee on 18 September 1986 and is governed by the Corporations Act 2001 (as amended from time to time). "Netball Australia" was registered as a Business Name in 1993.

The Company operates under Memorandum & Articles that are resolved by the Council. This group consists of two Delegates representing each State or Territory, and it meets twice a year, once to focus on operational issues and once to act as a major forum to discuss issues of significance to the long term development and direction of netball.

The Board of Directors currently consists of President, Finance Director, Ordinary Directors (6) and the Chief Executive Officer (non-elected position). The Board is elected by and accountable to the Council for the operation and good management of the Organisation., including long term business and financial planning.

The Chief Executive Officer carries out the role of Public Officer for the Company. 
 
Some Australian Netball Milestones

1926
1st recorded interstate match - in Sydney
 
1927
All Australia Women's Basket Ball Association formed
 
1928
1st All Australia Carnival held - in Victoria
 
1931
1st AA Umpires Award - Anne Clark and Elsie Ferris
 
1938
1st International match (Australia v New Zealand, in Melbourne)
 
1956
More than 7,000 people watch Australia defeat England in London
 
1960
The International Federation (IFNA) established in August during a Conference in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and agreement reached on the adoption of an International Code of Playing Rules
 
1963
1st World Tournament (Eastbourne, England - 11 Countries)
Australia become the first World Champions
 
1967
Australia runners-up to New Zealand at World Tournament
 
1970
The sport's name changed from Basket Ball to Netball
 
1971
Australia wins World Tournament
 
1975
Australia again World Champions
 
1976
AA Club Carnival introduced
 
1978
1st Full Time Salaried Position - National Development Officer appointed National Office established in Martin Place, Sydney
 
1979
Australia equal First (with New Zealand & Trinidad/Tobago) at World Tournament
 
1980
1st Under Age National Championships (U/16s at Penrith, Sydney)
1st National Coaching Director appointed (Joyce Brown)
 
1981
Netball becomes one of 8 foundation sports at theAustralian Institute of Sport in Canberra
1st International Club Competition held in Hawaii (AIS winners)
A direct mail service - AANA Sports Trading - introduced
 
1983
National Office relocates to Clarence Street, Sydney
International Club Carnival the "Esso Gold" held on the Gold Coast Qld and televised
Australia World Champions
 
1984
National Treasurer (Honorary) appointed (Gladys Waugh)
1st Under 21 Australian Team (Young Australians) selected
 
1985
National Executive Administrative Officer appointed (Robert McMurtrie)
Inaugural National Netball Carnival for Intellectually Disabled Players
First officially published Annual Report of the AANA (1985/86)
1st National League competition - Esso Superleague
 
1986
Purchase of Headquarters at Cowper Street Harris Park in Sydney
Incorporation of the Association (All Australia Netball Association Limited)
Adoption of a Player Trust Fund Policy enables elite players to earn from the sport
 
1987
Finals Rounds introduced to Open/21s National Championships
Australia equal second (with Trinidad/Tobago) to New Zealand at World Tournament
 
1988
1st World Youth Cup - in Canberra (Australia Winners)
 
1990
National Media Co-ordinator appointed (Keeley Devery)
Winners of the Esso Superleague receive the Prime Minister's Cup
An Australian Netball Touring Team visits China as part of Asian development
Netball is a demonstration sport at Commonwealth Games in Auckland
 
1991
Australia hosts the World Championships in Sydney and are victorious over New Zealand in the Final
Australia now part of IFNA's Asian Region (formerly in Oceania)
 
1992
National Umpiring Director appointed (Chris Burton)
 
1993
Head Office relocated to Wentworth Street Parramatta
Netball acknowledged as a "Recognised Sport" by the International Olympic Committee
Introduction of a National Umpiring Badge
Inaugural Australasian Schools Championships
 
1994
Association Management Review carried out by Albany Consulting
 
1995
New Structure approved - Nine Board Directors (incl NED)
Australia retains World Championship crown
 
1996
Date of AGM altered to May
National Netball League Company established
Australia wins World Youth Cup
 
1997
Inaugural year - Commonwealth Bank Trophy competition
New Financial Year Period for NA : Jan-Dec took effect
Launch of Netball Australia Website
 
1998
The Honorary position of National Liaison Officer is abolished
Australia wins Gold at Commonwealth Games (Kuala Lumpur)
 
1999
The Australian 21U Coach and AIS Head Coach positions become one (Norma Plummer)
First High Performance Manager appointed (Sue Hawkins)
Australia wins World Championships
 
2000
Hundreds of netball personnel are recipients of the Australian Sports Medal awarded by the Australian Government
Australia wins World Youth Cup
 
2001
National Netball League Pty Limited Company is deregistered
 
2002
Head Office relocates to new premises in Marion Street Harris Park
Australia retains Commonwealth Games title in Manchester
 
2003
Australia runners-up to New Zealand at World Championships
 
2004
World Record Crowd (14,339) attends Australia v New Zealand Sydney Test
 
2005
Australia places 3rd behind England (2nd) and New Zealand (1st) at the World Youth Netball Championships (held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
 
2006
Netball Australia launches the National Membership Administration System which links all clubs, Associations and Member Organisations with Netball Australia for the first time
Australia wins Silver at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. New Zealand win Gold
Commonwealth Bank Trophy celebrates its 10th Season since its inception in 1997
 
2007
Head Office relocates to new premises in King Street, Melbourne
Australia wins the 2007 World Netball Championships held in Auckland, New Zealand
 
2008
Inaugural year of the ANZ Championship
National team becomes the "Australian Netball Diamonds"