Camberwell Dragons Division 1 and Youth League Women’s teams will feature in a Big V Pink Round double-header at Balwyn High School on Sunday (May 10).

Our Youth League Women tip things off on Mother’s Day with a 12pm date against Coburg before our
D1 Women (3-3), featuring Sian Gillam, Eleni Valos and Lauren Moran (all pictured), host unbeaten Altona (5-0) at 2pm.

The Dragons are participating in Pink Round to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian women, with one in seven diagnosed in their lifetime. More than 20,000 women and 200 men are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.

So reach into your wardrobe, dress to impress in pink and come along and support your Dragons and this very special cause. We’ll be collecting gold coin donations at the venue.

In other Big V action this weekend:

– Our in-form Championship Men host McKinnon at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night (7pm). The Dragons have won three of their past four and are fifth with a 3-3 record. The Cougars (4-1) are second behind unbeaten Hume City (7-0).

– The Youth League Women open their weekend against the Miners in Ballarat on Saturday night (6pm), while our Youth League Men will also play Ballarat at the Minerdome on Saturday (8pm).

For more information about the Dragons Big V program, contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Jess Del Brocco, Amelie Atkinson, Tilly Quartel, Dragons Youth League Women.

Thank you for being part of something special, Camberwell.

Camberwell Basketball extends its gratitude to those who supported our inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week (April 26-May 2).

Special thanks to our quality line-up of guest speakers – including Provisional Psychologist James Farrough from Glynn Mind Clinic, two-time National Basketball League champion Andrew Parkinson, world-class extreme athlete with a disability and Dragons ambassador Bobby Bajram – Australia Post, Heidi Glynn and Glynn Mind Clinic, Beyond Blue and the volunteers who worked hard behind the scenes to help bring this Association-wide initiative to life.

And last, but certainly not least, to the Dragons teams (including our 20.2 Boys, pictured) who threw their support behind the cause by adding a splash of blue to the club’s traditional maroon and yellow for games played over the weekend. Scroll down for more photos of our Dragons teams.

What our attendees said

Camberwell Basketball and our presenters received some excellent feedback from attendees at last week’s presentations, including players, coaches, administrators, community leaders, parents and guardians. Here’s a sample of what they had to say:

“It’s great that we were able to have people come together to talk about mental health and the importance of self-care.” – Camberwell Dragons Championship Men’s team head coach and Girls Director of Coaching Shawn King.

“Hearing (guest speaker) Trevor’s story was both inspiring and moving, and the night’s message about positive self-talk was really worthwhile and something that resonates with everyone.” – Dragons Youth League Women’s team captain Amelie Atkinson.

“The session was an amazing demonstration of the power that comes from positive self-talk and the difference it makes not just on the court, but in life. Trevor’s session was inspirational and a courageous example that we don’t have to suffer in silence.” – Member for Hawthorn John Pesutto.

“It was a great night and it’s awesome to be able to support a club that puts the emphasis on health off the court, both mental and physical, (and understands how that) translates to health on the court. Congratulations to Camberwell Basketball on a really positive initiative for the community.” – Nick Smith, Engagement Coordinator and Academy Director at South East Melbourne Phoenix Basketball Club.

“I thought it was a great evening. Listening to Trevor was very inspiring and hearing from a psychologist was good as well. Targeting it to our community and application to basketball was great.” – Anonymous.

“Thought the night was great. All positive from me. Would love for more resources and guidance about players’ self-talk as a coach … I think the premise of reminding everyone that we often only see a certain side of people and the emphasis of reaching out and being kind was great. As a coach, hearing from James (Provisional Psychologist James Farrough) was a good reminder of the mental game sport can bring to a player, and how coaches play a role in managing this.” – Anonymous.

“It was a great event. I liked the two speakers and thought it was a good mix of personal, relatable experience and theory with interaction. Both of them were good presenters and created good rapport with the audience. My feedback is entirely positive: it was well-organised, clear, and provided useful, practical tips. If anything, I would just encourage more people to attend.” – Anonymous.

“Nothing but positive feedback from me. The whole concept of mental health awareness is fantastic. I don’t think you need to change anything. It had the personal touch with Trevor’s personal account of his journey and you had a professional to explain in detail how the mind works and tips to help improve your mental health.” – Anonymous.

Team Photos

See below for more more photos of Dragons teams supporting Mental Health Awareness Week last weekend:

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Big V Division 1 Women

For information about our inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week and / or to provide additional feedback, please contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

The Dragons 12.10 Boys show their support for Camberwell Basketball’s Mental Health Awareness Week on Friday night.

We’ll have more photos of our teams getting behind this important initiative to share right here and on our social media platforms throughout the week.

Thank you to Australia Post, Heidi Glynn, Glynn Mind Clinic, Beyond Blue, guest speakers James Farrough, Andrew Parkinson and Bobby Bajram, and the wider Camberwell Basketball community for supporting our inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week.

For more information contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Ayuel Ayuel (pictured) led the way with a season-high 23 points as our Big V Championship Men closed Camberwell Basketball’s Mental Health Awareness Week with a 112-89 road win against Melbourne University on Saturday night.

Ayuel added four rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Dragons, who rattled up 33 points in the first quarter en route to a 62-34 lead at the half and never looked back.

Brennen Burns added 20 points, six boards, six assists and four steals and Jackson Meshanic continued his strong run of form with 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Riley Simmons also enjoyed a big night out, registering a 14-point, 12-board double-double as Camberwell won for the third time in four outings.

The Dragons closed the weekend with a 3-3 record and in fourth place behind unbeaten Hume City (7-0), McKinnon (4-1), Sunbury (3-2) and RMIT (3-2). Camberwell hosts McKinnon at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night (May 9, 7pm).

In other Dragons Big V action at the weekend:

– Anna Burrows had a team-high 15 points and four rebounds in a 73-62 road loss for our Division 1 Women against Gippsland United on Saturday night. Eleni Valos had five points, six boards and six steals for the Dragons, who rallied early in the third to trail by just one point with a quarter to play, but couldn’t reel in their host over the final 10 minutes.

– Jesse Macleod and Matt Marcun produced quality performances to lead our Youth League Men to back-to-back road wins against Melbourne University and Bulleen. Macleod ignited for a season-high 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Dragons dominated the second half on their way to a 90-72 win at Melbourne University on Saturday, while Marcun closed with a team-high 16 points, four rebounds and four steals in an 84-77 win against the Boomers on Sunday. Camberwell improved to 7-2 and is in third place behind Sunbury (8-0) and Coburg (7-2).

– And in the early game at Bulleen Templestowe Stadium on Sunday, our Youth League Women fell behind Bulleen the second quarter and never recovered. Gemma Watson led the Dragons (3-5) with nine points and four rebounds in a 68-41 loss and Ciara Newman finished with six points and five boards in 15 minutes.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men at Melbourne University – Ayuel Ayuel
Division 1 Women at Gippsland United – Anna Burrows
Youth League Men at Melbourne University – Jesse Macleod
Youth League Men at Bulleen – Matt Marcun
Youth League Women at Bulleen – Ciara Newman

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: Ayuel Ayuel (2), Brennen Burns (1), Riley Simmons (1), Daniel Powell (1), Jackson Meshanic (1)
Division 1 Women: Sian Gillam (2), Eleni Valos (1), Emily Roche (1), Talia D’agostino (1), Anna Burrows (1)
Youth League Men: Ace Adama, (2), Jesse Macleod (2), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (1), Billy Barton (1), Will Sinclair (1), Noah La Combre (1), Matt Marcun (1)
Youth League Women: Gemma Watson (2), Jess Del Brocco (1), Hannah Morsi (1), Mia Demarte (1), Lucy Rowe (1), Ciara Newman (1)

Our Week Ahead (Big V Pink Round)

Saturday, May 9
Championship Men: Dragons v McKinnon at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC), 7pm
Youth League Women: Dragons at Ballarat (Minerdome), 6pm
Youth League Men: Dragons at Ballarat (Minerdome), 8pm

Sunday, May 10
Youth League Women: Dragons v Coburg at Balwyn High School, 12pm
Division 1 Women: Dragons v Altona at Balwyn High School, 2pm

Our Partners

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are fortunate to have a quality line-up of valued Partners and encourage our community to support them the way they support us. For the complete list of Camberwell Basketball Partners, please click HERE For information about partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Dragons Den Newsletter

The latest edition of the Dragons Den newsletter (published April 24) is online now. For all the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

The Dragons’ 12.1 Girls get right behind each other – and Camberwell Basketball’s inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week – on the road at Kilsyth last night.

This exciting young crew was one of a number of junior Dragons teams to add a touch of blue to our traditional mix of maroon and yellow in a show of support for the Association-wide initiative. We love your work, girls, and thank you for being part of it.

Look out for more photos of our Dragons supporting the cause here and on our social media platforms over this weekend and throughout next week.

For more information about Mental Health Awareness Week, which wraps up this weekend, contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Ayuel Ayuel (pictured) and our Big V Championship Men close Camberwell Basketball’s inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week with a road date against Melbourne University on Saturday night.

The Dragons (2-3) are coming off 94-88 loss to league leader Hume City at Broadmeadows last weekend, while Melbourne University had made a 2-2 start to its season – its result including a 102-91 road win at Pakenham last Sunday.

In other Dragons Big V action this weekend:

– Our Division 1 Women (3-2) are on the road on Saturday for a date with Gippsland United (1-4) in Traralgon.

– Our Youth League Men (5-2) play Melbourne University (3-5) at the Uni on Saturday (4pm) before backing up on the road against Bulleen (3-3) at Bulleen Templestowe Stadium on Sunday (3pm).

– And our Youth League Women (3-4) are also at Bulleen Templestowe Stadium on Sunday. They’ll go head to head with the Boomers (3-5) at 1pm.

• For more information about the Dragons’ Big V program, contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Our Big V Division 1 Women show their support for Camberwell Basketball’s inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week at training on Tuesday night.

Mental Health Awareness Week continues tomorrow (Thursday) night with a special event at Balwyn Community Centre featuring guest speakers Andrew Parkinson and Bobby Bajram. To register, click HERE

Andrew is a two-time National Basketball League champion and one of the league’s all-time great three-point shooters. He’ll reflect on the highs and lows of his decorated career, his battle with cancer and the importance of connection, resilience and community.

Bobby is a world-class extreme athlete who has lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years. Diagnosed when he was just 13 years old, he has gone on to scale some of the world’s highest mountains and is now training to climb Mount Everest in 2027. His presentation will explore purpose, resilience, positivity through adversity and his mission to “walk to the top of the world and see the blue sky”.

What you need to know

Where: Balwyn Community Centre (Function Centre), 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7pm-8.30pm.
Cost: Free for members of the Camberwell Basketball community.
To Register: Click HERE

For guests attending Thursday night’s session, please note the following parking information:

• Please note on-site parking will be limited due to activities running in the main building at the same time. Participants can park on Whitehorse Rd city-bound, which is not a clearway after 9am, or in the streets surrounding the centre – Northcote Ave, Como Ave, or Clyde Street. Tram Route 109, Stop 49 is the closest to the centre.

Mental Health Awareness Week is a Camberwell District Basketball Association (CDBA) initiative designed to shine a light on an important issue that touches the lives of so many families in our community.

For more information, contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone: [email protected]

These new relaxed-fit Dragons tracksuit pants are coming soon to Camberwell.

They’ll go nicely with your Dragons cotton hoodie (see below), but if you want them in time to stay warm over the winter months, you better act fast. Orders must close Sunday, May 3. To place your order, click HERE

For more information, email [email protected]

Click HERE to register.

Be part of something that really matters.

Camberwell Basketball’s inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week continues on Thursday night (April 30) with two outstanding guest speakers at Balwyn Community Centre.

Two-time National Basketball League champion Andrew Parkinson and world-class Disability Extreme Athlete Bobby Bajram will present at the second event of a week in which the Association is shining a light on an important issue that touches the lives of so many families in our community.

About Andrew Parkinson

Years after his retirement, Andrew is still recognised as one of the most lethal three-point shooters in NBL history. He’ll reflect on the highs and lows of his decorated career, his battle with cancer and the importance of connection, resilience and community.

About Bobby Bajram

Bobby is a world-class extreme athlete who has lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 40 years. Diagnosed when he was just 13 years old, he has gone on to scale some of the world’s highest mountains and is now training to climb Mount Everest in 2027. His presentation will explore purpose, resilience, positivity through adversity and his mission to “walk to the top of the world and see the blue sky”.

What you need to know

Where: Balwyn Community Centre (Function Centre), 412 Whitehorse Road, Surrey Hills.
When: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7pm-8.30pm.
Cost: Free for members of the Camberwell Basketball community.
To Register: Click HERE

For guests attending Thursday night’s session, please note the following parking information:

• Please note on-site parking will be limited due to classes running in the main building at the same time. Participants can park on Whitehorse Rd city-bound, which is not a clearway after 9am, or in the streets surrounding the centre – Northcote Ave, Como Ave, or Clyde Street. Tram Route 109, Stop 49 is the closest to the centre.

For more information, contact Camberwell Basketball Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone: [email protected]

Talia D’agostino (pictured) and Jess Del Brocco combined for 42 points to lead our Division 1 Women to a 77-54 road win against Wyndham in Saturday’s ANZAC Day clash at Eagle Stadium.

Del Brocco went 6-of-8 from the three-point line on her way to a game-high 22 points and D’agostino added 20 (3-of-8 from the three-point line) in just over 18 minutes as the Dragons seized control with a 35-22 first half and never looked back.

Sian Gillam and Lauren Moran both grabbed 10 rebounds for Camberwell, which improved to 3-2 and closed the weekend in fourth place behind Altona (5-0), Melbourne University (4-0) and Whittlesea (4-1).

In other Dragons Big V action at the weekend:

– Jackson Meshanic (34 points, 16 rebounds) posted his third straight double-double in a hard-fought 94-88 road loss for our Championship Men against Hume City at Broadmeadows. Brennen Burns added 13 points, boards and four assists for the Dragons, who rallied in the third quarter after trailing by 10 at the half. Camberwell slipped to 2-3. Hume City leads the league with a 6-0 record.

– In the first game of the double-header at Balwyn High School on Sunday, Jess Del Brocco finished with 10 points and 10 steals for our Youth League Women in a 68-62 loss to Hume City. Lucy Rowe had 10 points and eight rebounds in just over 15 minutes for the Dragons, who dropped to 3-4.

– And in Game 2 of Sunday’s double-header, Billy Barton (14 points, 12 rebounds, three assists) and Jesse Macleod (11 points, 14 boards, four assists) had double-doubles as our Youth League Men fell to Coburg, 68-57. The Dragons are 5-2.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Division 1 Women at Wyndham – Talia D’agostino
Championship Men at Hume City – Jackson Meshanic
Youth League Women v Hume City – Lucy Rowe
Youth League Men v Coburg – Ace Adama

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: 1 – Brennen Burns, Riley Simmons, Ayuel Ayuel, Daniel Powell, Jackson Meshanic
Division 1 Women: 2 – Sian Gillam. 1 – Eleni Valos, Emily Roche, Talia D’agostino
Youth League Men: 2 – Ace Adama, 1 – Caleb Lingwood-Smith, Billy Barton, Jesse Macleod, Will Sinclair, Noah La Combre
Youth League Women: 2 – Gemma Watson. 1 – Jess Del Brocco, Hannah Morsi, Mia Demarte, Lucy Rowe

Our Week Ahead

Saturday, May 2
Championship Men: Dragons at Melbourne University, 8pm
Division 1 Women: Dragons at Gippsland United, 7pm
Youth League Men: Dragons at Melbourne University, 4pm

Sunday, May 3
Youth League Women: Dragons at Bulleen (Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Stadium), 1pm
Youth League Men: Dragons at Bulleen (Bulleen Templestowe Basketball Stadium), 3pm

Our Partners

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are fortunate to have a quality line-up of valued Partners and encourage our community to support them the way they support us. For the complete list of Camberwell Basketball Partners, please click HERE For information about partnership opportunities with Camberwell Basketball, including the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Dragons Big V Game Day Program

To view last weekend’s Dragons Big V Game Day Program, with Youth League Women’s team guard Jess Del Brocco on the cover, click HERE

Camberwell Basketball Mental Health Awareness Week – April 26-May 2, 2026

Camberwell Basketball is holding its inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week from Sunday, April 26-Saturday, May 2. This initiative has been designed to shine a light on an important issue that affects so many people within our community and features four outstanding speakers presenting over two nights, Monday, April 27 and Thursday, April 30. These free sessions are open to all members of the Camberwell Basketball Community, including players, coaches, referees, administrators, Partners and their families. For more information and / or to register one or both of these events, click HERE.

Dragons Den Newsletter

The latest edition of the Dragons Den newsletter (published April 24) is online now. For all the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.