Wyndham Basketball and Junubi Wyndham Partnership

April 2, 2026

Wyndham Basketball Association is pleased to announce a working partnership with Junubi Wyndham.

As the largest basketball association in the western metropolitan area of Melbourne, Wyndham Basketball has over 10,000 active participants across the Wyndham Basketball competitions and programs. From introductory and development grassroots basketball programs to junior and senior domestic competition, through to junior and senior representative teams competing in the Victoria Junior Basketball League and Big V League respectively. Additionally, Wyndham Basketball has one of the largest offerings in Inclusion Basketball programs.

“Wyndham Basketball is excited to announce our partnership with Junubi Wyndham. For over 50 years Wyndham Basketball has been apart of the Wyndham community and in that time our participation levels have grown year on year. 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. Junubi Wyndham are the leaders in the Wyndham and South Sudanese community, and we look forward to working with Poly, Coach Akol, and the team a Junubi Wyndham, very closely over the journey” Jason Kelly, General Manager, Wyndham Basketball.

Founded in 2018 through community leadership and government support, Junubi Wyndham was born from the vision of South Sudanese families who wanted a safe space for youth to thrive. Today, we stand as a hub of belonging, resilience, and opportunity.

Junubi Wyndham offers program activities

• Youth Development: Leadership workshops, after-school activities, and mentoring that inspire confidence and pride.
• Education Pathways: Homework clubs and support that connect young people to schools, universities, and future careers.
• Community Wellbeing: Family support packages, cultural groups, and sporting teams that strengthen identity and unity.
• Engagement & Advocacy: Outreach programs that connect families to services and amplify South Sudanese voices.

“Junubi Wyndham is very proud to be working with Wyndham Basketball. Junubi Wyndham works with the South Sudanese families to connect them with various parts of the community. 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. 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” Poly Kiyaga, Manager, Junubi Wyndham. 

The partnership between Wyndham Basketball and Junubi Wyndham, will see the strengthening of the relationship by Junubi Wyndham having representation at;

• Junior Domestic Committee meetings
• Junior Representative program information sessions
• Meetings to assist current junior domestic and junior representative players
• Community Safety Initiative meetings throughout 2026

Furthermore, Wyndham Basketball, is exploring Big V Senior and Youth League players becoming mentors to junior representative and domestic players.

Additionally, Junubi Wyndham will be invited to be apart of Community Safety Initiative.

In June 2025, Wyndham Basketball established and led a new safety initiative has 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. Together, the group is focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and healthy environment for everyone, building community trust and supporting positive experiences across all venues.