OUR
DREAMTIME
Story 
Story OUR
DREAMTIME
Binar is the Noongar word for meteor. The Dreamtime story tells us that when harsh times came to Earth, the Spirit Mother lifted her children high up in her arms where they would be safe as stars. When her children on Earth are in need of help, the Spirit Mother sends her star children home in the form of meteors. The young people of Binar represent their origins on their jerseys with artwork painted by First Nations artist Nerolie Bynder.
The Binar story speaks to a culture that values community, family, and connection to country. These values are close to our hearts as we proceed from excellence in sport and education to excellence in all arenas of life.
By bringing young Australians into contact with First Nations culture, we create pride in identity, confidence in self, and care in community. Like the Spirit Mother, we protect and nurture. We create stars whose light will guide the way for future generations.
Binar is the Noongar word for meteor. The Dreamtime story tells us that when harsh times came to Earth, the Spirit Mother lifted her children high up in her arms where they would be safe as stars. When her children on Earth are in need of help, the Spirit Mother sends her star children home in the form of meteors. The young people of Binar represent their origins on their jerseys with artwork painted by First Nations artist Nerolie Bynder.
The Binar story speaks to a culture that values community, family, and connection to country. These values are close to our hearts as we proceed from excellence in sport and education to excellence in all arenas of life.
By bringing young Australians into contact with First Nations culture, we create pride in identity, confidence in self, and care in community. Like the Spirit Mother, we protect and nurture. We create stars whose light will guide the way for future generations.
OUR
HISTORY
One basketball team: 6 Aboriginal Youth - Participation in training and local competitions.
Two basketball teams: Two tournaments - a grand final win.
Two teams crowned National Indigenous Champions.
Binar competes in first BW State Championships.
First win at State Championships: First player to Rep WA and sign as SBL player.
Participation in a series of international competitions; more signed SBL contracts.
Established governance, board and strategic direction.
Binar expands from basketball; homework classes commence.
Binar employs 6 young leaders to assist with coaching, training and cultural workshops.
ACNC registration generates opportunities to grow programming.
City of Swan vote Binar to run the basketball competition for the entire region.
Cultural program is initiated with Youth Leadership and Youth Development.
Binar Health Embassy initiative established.
Participation grows: basketball activities (2.7k); educational engagements (2k); consent attained for health checks (0.8k) – 5.5k total.
Build the Binar Community Hub to maximise impact; Commitment from WA Government to support building.
Continue to invest in cultural, education and community programs.
Health Embassies delivered in 6 locations across WA with consent attained for health checks reaching 2.5k participants.