Cara Koenen is an International netballer, originally from Townsville (Magnetic Island), now living in the Sunshine Coast. Cara has represented the Australian Diamonds since 2021 and currently plays for the Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Cara is looking ahead to another busy 2025 as she sets foot on achieving some big goals both on and off the netball court. She is currently zipping around the streets in her racing red Swift Sport
Follow her travels at https://www.instagram.com/carakoenen/
I grew up on a small island off the coast of Townsville - Magnetic Island.
I am a big fan of watching almost all professional sports, but love watching the Matildas and the Brisbane Lions AFLW team.
My favourite thing about Suzuki is the fact that they have a vehicle for everybody, they love adventure, but have an amazing family feel at the same time.
When I’m not at work, you can find me either studying or spending time with my golden retriever, Lola.
Ummm, I wasn’t even a thought for my parents 'way back' in good old 1974!
Participating in and winning gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and 2023 Netball World Cup.
I have a university degree in Forensic Science and am working on getting my masters in Imaging so if I wasn’t playing sport, I hope I would be doing something in those fields.
I am currently driving a Suzuki Swift Sport. This car has fit perfectly into my lifestyle as it’s compact, agile, and has heaps of room for everything I need - plus plenty of extra leg room.
I have mastered a few good meals, but my claim to fame is my ability to cook roast pork!
Other than visiting my family on Magnetic Island, I love spending time in Melbourne.
I started playing netball at 12 years old, for Magnetic Island Primary School.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.
