About us

The Primary Club of Australia Inc’s fundamental aim is to give people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy and exhilaration that comes from any form of physical activity.

Our people

Find out about our committee members and volunteer staff.

Our ambassadors

We're proud to be represented by a range of talented individuals.

Our Cricket program

Our cricket team is active throughout the season.

We aim to provide opportunity for all

Over the past 45 years, we have supported a wide range of charities to deliver more than 200 projects across the country. These projects encourage and enable people with disabilities to participate in sporting and recreational opportunities.

We continue to grow our support for sporting and recreational opportunities through ongoing engagement with the disability sector.

The Primary Club of Australian Inc accepts submissions year-round from organisations with a charitable status for defined projects that make sporting and recreational activities accessible to people with physical or mental disabilities. Submissions are reviewed by the Primary Club Charity Sub-Committee, making recommendations to the Board for final approval.

The Primary Club of Australia was founded in 1974 by a group of cricket lovers with the fundamental aim to give those with disabilities the opportunity to engage in physical activity. It was established after a team of cricketers – led by Jon Erby AM and Peter Howarth OAM – found out about a similar charity in the UK where cricketers used their love of cricket for greater benefit.

Due to the value of our work and our track record for achievement, we’ve attracted high-profile sponsors and ambassadors, as well as some 1500 members around Australia who continue to make a valuable contribution to the society we live and play in.

Members pay $50 per year and join our Golden Duck fundraiser by donating $10 every time an Aussie player has a first ball duck or ‘primary’ during a calendar year.
Golden Duck donors donate over $1,000 a year and receive special event seating.

First Ball Newsletter 2025

In this edition, we review our cricket festival held at North Sydney Oval, our Test Breakfast, and stories from SIX of our charity partners.

$7m+ raised and growing
We've raised millions of dollars in funds for sporting bodies and charities.
600+ projects funded
We've provided support to multiple worthy causes.

16,000+ given opportunity
Thousands of recipients have received funding to pursue sport and activity.
Millions of smiles created
Friends, family and supporters love to see the work we do.

What do we do?

The Primary Club of Australia Inc has a long history of bringing people together while raising essential funds for worthy charities supporting people with a disability. Watch the video below to learn more.

Hear Guy Sebastian describe the experience of playing for the PCA team in the Final of the Last Man Stands 2021 competition.

In March 2022, at the iconic North Sydney Oval, following our 'Insurance Ashes IV' festival, the PCA’s first XI played Boldova, part of the global amateur cricket league 'Last Man Stands'.

In a sensational finish the PCA came out winners by just one run! Hear from Last Man Stand's Rob Stevenson, also a long-time PCA board member, as well as Brett Williams, former executive at Allianz, and special guest and generous PCA supporter Guy Sebastian about their take on the day.

Mark Taylor Interview

On the final day of the 2016 Sydney Test Match, the Cricket Show highlighted the Primary Club of Australia Inc in an interview with Mark Taylor, Patron and Twelfth Man of the Primary Club of Australia.
(With thanks to Channel Nine for use of the footage.)

Richie Benaud Interview

Richie Benaud OBE served as Patron and Twelfth Man of the Primary Club of Australia Inc from March 2002 until his passing in 2015. Richie attended each of the Club's Marathon Cricket Festivals at the SCG since their inception in 2010, and here at 'MC III' he agreed to a frank interview with journalist Georgi Glover discussing his respect and admiration for the Primary Club and its ideals.