City of Whittlesea, DPV Health and Whittlesea City Basketball Association have partnered to launch GE3 – a project designed to tackle gender-based stereotypes in basketball.
The project seized $128,500 from the State Government through a grant program that helps community sport to prevent gender-based violence.
With the aim to engage men and boys in conversations about gender equity, and healthy masculinities, City of Whittlesea administrator Peita Duncan said program was receiving significant interest.
“We know community sports clubs give people of all backgrounds and ages a chance to share in a sense of belonging,” she 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.”
Whittlesea City Basketball Association general manager Jason Kelly said he was thrilled to be among some of the top sport associations in Australia delivering the program.
“GE3 takes a ‘whole-of-sport approach’, so 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,” he said.
Under GE3, Whittlesea City Basketball Association coaches and players will be able to participate in a workshop series to help players’ mental, social and physical wellbeing.
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