New guidelines will come to effect next year that will "recognise the various individual preferences and religious beliefs of netballers", according to the organisation.

This ruling extends to umpires too, meaning dresses, singlets, bodysuits, short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts, skirts, shorts and long trousers will be permitted.

Netball Australia said this will also provide more protection for players in different weather conditions, with some matches played outside.

Glenn Turnor, Netball Australia executive general manager for Strategy, Government and Community, made it clear this was a collaborative effort with state and territory bodies to work out why players left the sport.

"Netball is ever-evolving, and we need to reflect this in all aspects of our game, including uniform choices," said Turnor.

"We are excited to implement these inclusive uniform guidelines going into 2023 and ensure that everyone can feel comfortable playing netball."

Similar inclusive moves have been made in other sports, with Wimbledon changing its rules on an all-white dress code and the AFL Women's - the Australian rules women's league - mandatory white shorts being removed too to address the stigmatisation of periods.

Evidence in the state of Victoria suggests a positive impact, with the declining participation seeing a change of fortune.

Earlier this month, Netball Australia also increased pay for parental leave for employees by 10 weeks, now totalling 18 weeks instead of eight.

Improvements were also made for players who were the primary carers for kids under the age of two years old, with the organisation covering travel costs of the infant.