It's been a whirlwind 18 months for Yawuru netballer Scarlett Jauncey.

The goalkeeper ran out on the court as an inaugural Black Swan - a member of the national Indigenous side - against World Netball-ranked international opposition in 2024, alongside sister Jamaica, returned for a second time as captain earlier this year, and got the call up to West Coast Fever for Super Netball Reserves.

Jauncey was named the first winner of the Eve Fesl First Nations Black Swan Award at the Australian Netball Awards in November.

Last month, the Fever Reserves claimed the premiership over the Melbourne Mavericks, with Jauncey lining up against English international shooter El Cardwell - who returned from a knee injury in the match.

The Fever went through the year undefeated with the campaign giving Jauncey exposure to the next level and court-time with top level squad members.

Lining up against a global star in the grand final was a "different experience" she told National Indigenous Times, and "play against the best, and with the best" across the year as she prepares for a tilt at the national U21s squad ahead of the Youth World Cup in Gibraltar.

Jauncey also enjoyed a strong WA state Netball League season with West Coast Warriors, ending with the peer-voted open division players' player award.

Jamaica Jauncey was named goal shooter in the league's team of the year this week.

It's downtime for the moment.

Ahead of Super Netball's second week of Indigenous Round, Scarlett Jauncey reflected on what it means for someone like her and other young players around the country.

Super Netball splits its First Nations round to align with National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.

"It means everything," she said.

"Coming off having these development teams and the national team and the Black Swans, I think it's shown how far we've built netball in that space. I'm really excited to watch some great netball this weekend and see what all the teams are doing. In that space. It's always great, every year."

Over the last 18 months, in addition to the Black Swans, Netball Australia has invested in Indigenous coaching courses and established the state and territory representative First Nations Tournament - with the second addition coming up later this year on Boon Wurrung Country.

Jauncey was selected in Australia's U21 squad for a tri-series with England and New Zealand in January.

"I think for the youth, that really highlights our First Nations players in Leesa Mi Mi and Donnell Wallam playing over in New Zealand," she said of First Nations Round. "It really highlights our culture, and then also shows that there is a pathway for young Indigenous boys and girls coming through that they can play at the top level."

Gabbey Coffey signed with incoming English top league franchise Birmingham Panthers ahead of the 2025 season.

If the future delivers a chance in Super Netball, Jauncey will take it with two hands, she said, but she remains focused on short term goals at the moment.

She'll also be there for WA at the First Nations Tournament next month, other selections permitting.

"I still can't believe some of the things I've done are real," she said.

"The Black Swans - I've always dreamed of playing in a team like that. My dad's always said they need to have an Indigenous national team…and getting to play in that team with my sister was so special, and all of the girls and friendships I made within that team has been so special.

"It's just been a bit of a whirlwind. And I still can't believe some of the different teams I've got to play in and environments I've got to be in."