The Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) Statewide Basketball Tournament has been officially secured for Mildura in 2025.
This exciting announcement comes from the efforts of local advocate & Wiradjuri man Steven Bowden supported by Member for Mildura, Jade Benham MP.
The VACSAL Statewide Basketball Tournament attracts players, spectators, and families from across the state, offering a vibrant cultural exchange alongside high-level basketball competition.
The tournament not only showcases the incredible athletic talents of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes in junior age groups, but also senior grades, but also strengthens community connections and provides a platform for celebrating culture and identity.
Ms Benham, who has been an active player in the tournament since 2019, expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming tournament.
“Steve has done the work, I just supported him in how to navigate systems, local government and any barriers that were in the way to secure this event,” she said.
“It’s incredibly important to me because I’ve seen the impact of this carnival first hand over several years both as a friend of Steven’s, and a player who has been coached by him in both basketball and netball.”
Preparations for the event are already underway, with local organisers, working closely with VACSAL & Mildura Rural City Council to ensure the tournament is a success.
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