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 WELCOME

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binar at a glance

Binar is the Noongar word for meteor – when the Spirit Mother’s children on Earth are in need of help, she sends her star children home in the form of meteors
 

Binar began in 2011 as one local basketball team of six Indigenous youths supported by our founder Adam Desmond


Binar has grown to now having over 1,800 young people (78% Aboriginal) involved in the Perth Metro area and surrounds

Our programs now include Sports, Culture, Youth Leadership and Youth Development


More than this, we have become a support system and extended family to everyone involved


Binar has been sustained as a grassroots organisation by a huge effort from volunteers and philanthropic donations from individuals and local businesses


Our story speaks to a culture that values community, family, and connection to country

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For Aboriginal youth to build positive futures for themselves, their families, communities and culture

our vision

our mission

 

To engage Aboriginal youth, promote healthier lives, and develop more resilient and empowered young people who can build positive futures

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what we value

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culture

 

Bringing people into contact with Aboriginal culture reinforces identity, builds pride and confidence for our Aboriginal youth. Representing Binar carries the privilege and responsibility of honouring our own culture.

respect

 

Our relationships are founded on respect for others and ourselves. By being respectful with one another, we have built a solid reputation for being trustworthy and culturally safe.

resilience

 

Binar helps young people build resilience in all aspects of their life. We encourage them to ask for help when they need it, look after one another and power through adversity. We recognise we are stronger together.

connection

 

Binar values Aboriginal people's connection to family, community and country. Connection brings a sense of belonging that we extend to all Binar members regardless of their background.

equity

 

We believe everyone deserves equity of opportunity to become the best person they can be. We strive to provide opportunities to young people that would otherwise be inaccessible to them.

empowerment

 

We offer genuine opportunities to Aboriginal youth that allow them to exercise self-determination and build their own positive futures

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Our athletes are a testament to what can be achieved with encouragement and support, in spite of many having experienced significant life challenges. They are deeply invested in team success and motivated to pursue healthy lifestyles that lead to important outcomes within and beyond sport. Mental health follows from physical exertion, positive experiences of working with a team and encountering respect and support from those around them.

Binar provides young people with a place to go that is unconditionally safe and welcoming. With a stable foundation and positive role models, young people are able to focus on creating positive change in their lives. Our young leaders are given real responsibilities and opportunities to develop skills, and to mentor and coach others. We encourage community-mindedness and activities that promote a future where our youth grow stronger as a unit and provide one another with support.

With this initiative, our goal is to promote opportunities for those in need. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfil their potential. Our homework classes allow students to raise questions they may be tentative to ask in school and to receive individualised attention. We partner with universities and employment service providers to facilitate education and career pathways and help our young people become job ready.

Binar actively promotes Aboriginal history and heritage in the community and celebrates Aboriginal living culture. We connect children and young people with Aboriginal stories about the land, animals, cultural practices and Dreamtime. Aboriginal cultural teachers (including Binar’s youth leaders) involve children and young people in Binar programs and local schools in contemporary Aboriginal visual art practices, plus traditional songs and dances.

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TESTIMONIALS

“It's all about finding something that the kids believe in and enjoy, that gives them a foundation for healthy living and a healthy mind, gives them a focus on becoming the sort of young person who can make a positive difference for themselves and society.

And Binar passes along the simple philosophy of Each One, Teach One. That's Binar's legacy”

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CAL BRUTON   Former NBL Player & Coach

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“At school, the teachers don't talk to us much. Binar homework classes are fun because we get to play games while we learn”

MIA   Age 11, Binar Player

“My kids went over to Malaysia for a tournament and the experience was fantastic. The connections they've made with the other kids, and the love for the game itself, have just had such an impact. It's made them realise that sports can take you places if you put in the hard work, if you're dedicated and you participate”

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MARGIE COYNE   Binar Parent

“Binar is always going to be a safe place for young people. The tours that they go on, and the opportunities that basketball gives them.. well, there's not a lot of people doing that, and Adam just has the biggest heart”

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TAHLIA KELLY Binar Coach

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“On Friday nights, kids can come play basketball instead of doing something that might not be as good of a choice. And Binar teaches them teamwork and respect. The work Adam is doing inspires me to keep working with these kids. And feeling like I need to be a good role model for them has made me a better person as well”

EFFIE GARLETT   
Binar Player since 2011 and current Volunteer

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“Absolutely Awesome . . . a lot of very solid work being put into the development of Aboriginal children, teenagers and adults, to provide stronger self esteem and positive exposure in the general community. This is not just about sport, it is altogether about community. A great job being done by great people”

NORM DENNIS

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CONTACT BINAR

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Midland Junction Lotteries House

39 Helena St, Midland WA 6056

PO Box 5089, Centrepoint Midland WA 6056

PROGRAM PARTNERS

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FUNDERS

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The State government through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is a major supporter of Binar Regional Camps in Western Australia.

Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.

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SUPPORTERS

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