Hannah Hammoud
A new project partnership aimed at tackling gender-based stereotypes in basketball has launched in Whittlesea.
The GE3 partnership project is a collaboration between Whittlesea council, DPV Health and Whittlesea Basketball Association to create an equal, safe and healthy sporting environment.
GE3 will give coaches and players from the basketball association the chance to participate in a workshop series to promote positive gender relations, attitudes, and behaviours.
Whittlesea council Administrator Peita Duncan said GE3 was already attracting significant interest.
“We know community sports clubs give people of all backgrounds and ages a chance to share in a sense of belonging,” Ms Duncan said.
“The behaviours modelled by coaches and other role models in these clubs have a profound impact on the values and attitudes of young people and can be just as influential as parents and teachers.”
The GE3 secured $128,500 in funding from the state government through a highly sought-after grant program that leverages community sport to prevent gender-based violence.
Whittlesea Basketball Association general manager Jason Kelly is excited to be among some of the top sporting associations in Australia delivering a program of this nature.
“… We will be providing opportunities for players, staff, coaches, and committee members to level-up their knowledge, abilities, and skills in implementing change to support gender equity for everyone in our basketball community,” Mr Kelly said.
