Supporting movement, connection and culture

West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC) recently partnered with Red Lily Health, Warruwi School, Minjilang School, and Yagbani Aboriginal Corporation to deliver Hoops4Health — a First Nations-led, strength-based program aimed at supporting healing, connection, and youth empowerment through basketball and community leadership.
The initiative creates opportunities for positive change by promoting healing, leadership, and empowerment through one of the community’s favourite physical activities — basketball.
In Warruwi, Works Officer Baden was recognised as a local ‘Champion’ and took time to speak with young people about the importance of staying in school, continuing their learning, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. The event was a great success, with more than 100 participants joining throughout the day.
In Minjilang, strong support from the local school and community helped boost participation, with over 40 young people getting involved in the activities.
Minjilang Wellbeing Services Senior Officer Singita Campion said.
“There was incredible support from Minjilang Sports and Rec staff in helping run the games and set up the event. 
A big thank you to the local community members who helped bring even more participants to be part of the program.”