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Broadmeadows Basketball Launches Inclusive Program for Players with Disabilities
Local programs at the Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium open new opportunities for players with disabilities as school terms approach.
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Broadmeadows players with disabilities can join weekly basketball sessions at the Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium starting in the next school term. The Broadmeadows All-Abilities Basketball Program offers structured play every Monday evening for children and young people aged five to 17.
These sessions matter now because families in the area seek reliable community sport options ahead of the upcoming term. The programs run through partnerships that connect participants directly to local facilities without extra cost barriers for many families.
The Broadmeadows Basketball Stadium on Dimboola Road hosts the main weekly program. Separate sessions through Helping Hoops Broadmeadows target children and young people with intellectual disabilities at the same venue. Both operate with modified activities to suit different support needs.
Program Details at Broadmeadows Facilities
The Broadmeadows All-Abilities Basketball Program includes a sensory space, small coach-to-participant ratios and modified games. It runs from 5pm to 5.45pm on Mondays and welcomes boys and girls. Helping Hoops Broadmeadows runs alongside it for those with intellectual disabilities. Contact details for both sit on the Hume All Abilities page at hume.vic.gov.au.
Additional options at the stadium include Discomania dance parties on Friday evenings for adults aged 18 and over, supported by BDS services. These complement the basketball focus and form part of the broader Active For All offerings managed through Hume Leisure at Broadmeadows Aquatic and Leisure Centre.
Pathways Through AAA Play
The Access for All Abilities Play service acts as the first contact point for anyone seeking these activities. It provides free referrals to local clubs and providers. Residents can visit the AAA Play website or call the listed number to match individual needs with Broadmeadows sessions. The service links directly to State Sporting Associations and community clubs listed on the Hume All Abilities page.
Interested players or families should reach out through the listed contacts such as programs@broncosbasketball.com.au for the Monday program or admin@broncosbasketball.com.au for Helping Hoops. Early registration helps secure spots before term begins.