Hoops 4 Health x Basketball NT
Basketball NT and Hoops 4 Health AUS Pty Ltd join forces to take basketball to remote communities
Basketball NT has announced a formal partnership with Hoops 4 Health to deliver community basketball programs across the Barkly and MacDonnell regions, supported by funding from the Northern Territory Government.
Under the agreement, Hoops 4 Health will be Basketball NT’s exclusive delivery partner for the funded programs in both regions, bringing regular, high-quality basketball activities to remote communities that have historically had limited access to organised sport.
The partnership combines Basketball NT’s role as the Territory’s peak basketball body with Hoops 4 Health’s on-the-ground experience delivering programs in remote communities. Together, the organisations will use basketball to get young people and families active, connected and engaged.
Basketball NT CEO Mitch Duhig said the partnership was about building something that lasts.
“Basketball has a powerful place in communities right across the Territory, and remote communities should have the same opportunities to play, learn and be part of the game. Hoops 4 Health brings the experience and the relationships to deliver this well, and we’re proud to back them. Just as importantly, this partnership means the connections made on each visit can grow into ongoing basketball pathways in each community.”
Founder and CEO of Hoops 4 Health, Timmy Duggan OAM, endorsed the partnership, noting;
"For us at Hoops 4 Health, basketball has always been more than just a game, it's a vehicle for health, culture, and genuine community connection. Partnering with Basketball NT allows us to build on the relationships and trust we have nurtured over decades across the Territory. By bringing regular, consistent programming into the Barkly and MacDonnell regions, we are not just running clinics, we are creating a consistent presence that empowers our mob, re-energises local passion for the sport, and gives young people a genuine platform to grow on and off the court."
