Bellarine basketball scores a funding boost

THE Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association will use recently announced funding to help celebrate local athlete achievements and launch a women’s team.

The association is one of 23 community sporting organisations across the state set to benefit from the state government’s Change Our Game Community Activation Grants.

The association will host a “Girls got Game Celebration” which recognises the achievements of the Bellarine’s state and national performing athletes and to also celebrate the launch of the inaugural Country Basketball League Bellarine women’s team.

“Sporting clubs play a huge role in shaping community values, addressing cultural change, and enriching our community,” Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said.

“It’s important we’re able to provide opportunities for women and girls throughout the Bellarine looking to take on leadership positions and give back to our community.”

Ms Neville welcomed the announcement, and congratulated the Bellarine Peninsula Basketball Association on its successful bid.

The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants are designed to support community sport and active recreation organisations to deliver events and forums that celebrate the role of women and girls and further gender equality at the local level.

The grants are part of the Labor government’s $241.6 million commitment to level the playing field for women and girls in sport and recreation.