Basketball Queensland’s Indigenous Pathways Program (BQIPP) recently visited Yarrabah to support the annual Canendo Cup, with more than 100 participants coming together across three exciting nights of basketball.

As part of the visit, BQIPP provided Community Packs to the event’s finalists, made possible through the generosity of Birri Beginnings, an official partner of the program.

The Community Packs helped recognise the achievements of finalists and celebrate their involvement in the competition, adding to the positive atmosphere of the event.

Strengthening community through basketball

Birri Beginnings is a proudly Aboriginal-owned and operated organisation focused on creating meaningful opportunities for First Nations communities through connection, education, employment and community-led initiatives.

Its partnership with Basketball Queensland reflects a shared commitment to increasing participation, strengthening community connections and creating meaningful pathways for First Nations athletes across Queensland. Through its support of BQIPP, Birri Beginnings contributes to initiatives that help young people access basketball and remain involved in the sport.

Basketball Queensland thanks Birri Beginnings for its continued support of BQIPP and its contribution to the Canendo Cup. Partnerships like this help celebrate participants, recognise their achievements and strengthen the connection between basketball and community.

To learn more about Birri Beginnings and its work supporting First Nations communities, visit birribeginnings.com.au.

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