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