Melanie (MJ) Jones is known as a pioneer for women’s cricket in Australia and around the world. She brings a wealth of sporting experience and achievement to her role as Ambassador, having represented Australia in all forms of international cricket, and has amassed such career highlights as:

• Member of winning World Cup team (India – 1997)
• Member of Australian Women’s Cricket Team – Ashes (1998)
• Captain of Surrey County Cricket Team (England – 2002-2004)
• Member of the Victorian Spirit NL Title Team (’96, ’01, ’03)
• Member of World Cup winning Australia Team (2005)
• World Record Test Debut Batting Record (131 - 1997)

After 142 matches for Victoria, Melanie recently announced her retirement from domestic cricket. She departs with two World Cup wins, five Tests, 61 ODIs and a record 122 Women’s National Cricket League appearances…not to mention third on the all-time-scorer list with 3338 at 30.3.

Melanie has coached in numerous countries around the world, project coordinated in South Africa and has commentated for Sky Sports UK, ESPN Star Sport and Channel 9 in Australia. A qualified teacher, she is currently pursuing a media career while also working closely with elite female athletes in career development with Majestic Sports. Along with these endeavours, MJ works part time with Cricket Victoria and is developing her own sports apparel business.

She approaches her ambassador role with just as much energy and enthusiasm, keen to be as involved in Red Dust programs as possible.

“The chance to work with passionate people on amazing projects with indigenous people is a dream come true,” she says.