Wyndham Basketball Association (WBA) and Junubi Wyndham, a community group that supports South Sudanese youth and their families, have announced a working partnership.
The partnership is set to strengthen Junubi’s role in the local community by providing them with representation at junior domestic committee meetings and community safety initiative meetings throughout 2026.
WBA general manager Jason Kelly said he is excited about the prospect of working more closely.
“We now have a significant number of participants from a multicultural background, with our friends in the South Sudanese community becoming players, coaches, referees and volunteers,” Mr Kelly said.
“Junubi Wyndham are the leaders in the Wyndham and South Sudanese community, and we look forward to working with Poly Kiyaga, coach Akol Magok, and the team a Junubi Wyndham, very closely over the journey.”
Junubi Wyndham manager Poly Kiyaga said the feeling is mutual.
“Basketball is very popular with our young children and teenagers. Basketball keeps them active, fit and healthy, however, the connection to community is a very important factor,” Mr Kiyaga said.
“We are looking forward to working with Jason and the team at Wyndham Basketball, as well as the local junior domestic clubs which play at Wyndham”
Additionally, Junubi Wyndham will be invited to be a part of the Community Safety Initiative.
In June 2025, Wyndham Basketball established and led a new safety initiative launched at Eagle Stadium, bringing Wyndham Basketball, Wyndham Netball, WynActive, Wyndham City Council and Victoria Police together to strengthen safety, connection and inclusion across our sporting community.
