Dates that matter

May 23 – Big V Dragons: Division 1 Women v Mildura at Boroondara Sports Complex, 6pm
May 24 – Big V Dragons: Youth League Men v Sunbury at Balwyn High School, 12pm; Championship Men v Sunbury at Balwyn High School, 2pm

June 6-8 – Nunawading Spectres Tournament
June 6-8 – National Junior Classic

July 10-12 – Camberwell Winter Classic Tournament

For more information about these dates and events, contact [email protected] Please note dates are subject to change. Amendments to locations, times and schedules will be published on Dragons and CDBA social media platforms. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X and Threads for regular updates.

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Around the Association

Hall of Famer in the House

Australian Opals legend and Naismith Hall of Famer Michele Timms knows a thing or two about the sport we love and is always ready to pass on her deep well of hoops knowledge to the next generation. So it was at a recent Dragons training session, when she called in to share her wisdom with our 14.1 Girls. Michele competed for the Opals at three Olympics and four FIBA world championships and played professionally all over the world. Years after her retirement, she is one of the most revered and beloved Australian players of the past 50 years. She’s still actively involved in the game as head coach at the Michele Timms Basketball Academy. Thanks for coming down, Timmsy.

Camberwell Winter Classic

Online registration for the annual Camberwell Winter Classic Junior Domestic Tournament (July 10-12 at local venues) is now open. For everything you need to know about the event and / or to register your team, click HERE or email Belinda Oakley at [email protected]

Dragons Big V this weekend

Things are heating up in the Big V and three of our four Dragons teams will be looking to take care of business in their own back yard this weekend. Our Division 1 Women host Mildura at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) on Saturday night (May 23, 6pm) before our Youth League Men and Championship Men feature in a double-header against Sunbury at Balwyn High School on Sunday (May 24). The YLM (second) tip things off against the league-leading Jets at 12pm, with the Championship Men’s game to follow at 2pm. Our Youth League Women hit the road on Saturday for a 5.30pm date with Albury Wodonga Bandits at Wodonga Senior Secondary College.

Dragons Online Shop – We’re Always Open

The Camberwell Dragons online shop is open for business, which means it has never been easier to find the Dragons’ gear you’re looking for. From Supporter T-Shirts and playing shorts to reversible training singlets and stylish hoodies to keep you warm during the winter months, we’ve got you covered. To visit the shop, click HERE.

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Our Partners and Special Offers

Drive Smart Driver Academy – 20% Off

Drive Smart Driver Academy is offering members of the Camberwell Basketball community and their families 20% off its 5-lesson and 10-lesson packages (not including Driving Test packages). So, whether your learner is just starting out or needs a final push to get their hours up, Drive Smart’s inclusive, supportive programs are designed to build skills, independence, and confidence. To take up Drive Smart’s special offer today, call 0407 800 950 or visit www.drivesmart.net.au and type in DRAGONS20% when you book online. Drive Smart Driver Academy is a Camberwell Basketball Gold Partner and the official Partner of our 2026 Adelaide Easter Classic campaign.

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SA1NT Layers – 20% Off

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with SA1NT Layers – our official Compression Partner. SA1NT Layers’ compression range includes shorts, tights, long-sleeve top, socks, arm and calf guards, and our friends there are offering 20% off RRP storewide to our community right now. To receive your discount, click HERE and type in the special Camberwell Basketball code – DRAGONS20 – at checkout. To view the SA1NT Layers range, visit their website HERE.

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Community Bank Inner East – Free Home Loan Health Checks

We’re proud to be associated with Community Bank Inner East, the official Partner of Camberwell Basketball’s Coach Development program. To find out how one of its free Home Loan Health Checks could help save you money, click HERE. It could be the best move you make this week. 

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Fernwood Camberwell – Student Memberships

Fernwood Camberwell, the official Gym Partner of the Camberwell Dragons Big V Senior Women’s Program, is offering flexible Student Memberships for just $19.95 per week. To find out more, click HERE. To visit the Fernwood Camberwell website, click HERE.

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Plus Fitness Hawthorn East

Join Plus Fitness Hawthorn East today and get six weeks free. Just six weeks to train, build habits and see what you’re capable of. And because Plus Fitness is going big for the end of the financial year, join now and you’ll go into the draw to win a share of $40,000 in prizes The best part? The more you train, the more entries you earn. For more information, click HERE or visit the website HERE. Offer ends June 30, 2026. Plus Fitness Hawthorn East is the official Gym Partner of the Camberwell Dragons Big V Senior Men’s Program.

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Fun times at The Termi

The Terminus is the official Hospitality Partner of the Camberwell Dragons, a Dragons Big V Game Day Partner and our home court for good times and team functions. For everything you need to know about the “Tailgate Party at the Termi” on Monday, June 8, scan the QR Code (left) or click HERE. Take it from us – the Terminus is the perfect place to unwind after a big weekend of King’s Birthday Weekend hoops. For more about information about the Termi, click HERE.  

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For more information about our Camberwell Basketball partners and how your business can engage with our vibrant and fast-growing community, call Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone on
0425 791 610 or email [email protected]

Camberwell Basketball is proud to be associated with Courtney & Patterson Ford – the Major Partner of our Ford Aussie Hoops Program.

Ford Aussie Hoops is Basketball Australia’s official program for 4-10-year-olds, and our experienced coaches are introducing more young hoopers to our great game than ever before in 2026. And the good news is your closest Camberwell Basketball Ford Aussie Hoops Centre is closer than you think.

To find out how you and your child / children can be part of the fun and excitement and / or to register, click HERE.

Camberwell Basketball thanks Courtney & Patterson Ford for its continued support of our Aussie Hoops program. To visit the Courtney & Patterson website, click HERE.

For more information, contact Belinda Oakley at [email protected]

An eight-year-old steps onto a basketball court, the ring taller than dad and his jersey so big it hangs down to his knees. Flash-forward to now. You are 26, stepping on to a basketball court with four of your teammates and you’re now almost as tall as the ring. You are running around a court, there are commentators, pressure and a drive to win. 

Who are these players? And how did they end up there?

Jackson Meshanic, a starting forward for Camberwell Dragons Big V Championship Men’s team, started playing basketball at home in the United States in Year 2, just like most kids. His mum, he says, was “One of the best players in the state (of Connecticut). She got me into basketball.”

The plan in Year 2 wasn’t to become LeBron James. Basketball was for fun, and Jackson also played baseball and American football. Things changed in Year 4, when he found himself struck with genetic luck and became one of the tallest kids on the team. The drive to win stemmed from being valued on the team and the team’s reliance on him pushed him to perform at his best.

He didn’t stop growing until he reached about 198cm, which was great for basketball but, sadly, complicated his relationship with rollercoasters! The Superman is his favourite ride, the “craziest one”, but his “success rate is like 3 for 7 trying to get on”, as he is too tall.

“I’ve been playing year-round since I was 13 now,” says Jackson, who continued to play through secondary school and college. And his proudest moment in basketball?

“Signing my first pro contract,” he says. It had been a goal of mine, I wasn’t sure if I’d be good enough and, like, I didn’t even realise that was maybe an option until my coach said ‘you might be good enough to keep playing’.”

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Closing in on the halfway mark of his first season with the Dragons Jackson has established himself as one of the leading rebounders in the Big V.

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Basketball was to be his ticket around the world. From playing basketball in the US to the second division in Luxembourg, and all the way to Melbourne, Australia.

Jackson’s journey through college was a fulfilling one. He studied psychology and Spanish, just like his mum did. But basketball was to be his ticket around the world. From playing ball in the US to the second division in Luxembourg, and all the way to Melbourne, Australia.

His journey to Luxembourg was a unique experience. To live in another place, adapt to a new culture and meet a team of great guys. But any move to a foreign country is difficult, especially one with a language barrier. Being an import on a team brings a lot of pressure, as there can be only two international import players on a team. There is pressure to be at your best every time you take the court.

One way Jackson detaches himself from pressure is by reading. His choice in novels is fantasy. “I feel like I can disconnect from like maybe stress from the real world,” he says. The first series of books he remembers reading are Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.

Basketball is a big part of Jackson’s life, but it isn’t the only part. Along with Spanish, he speaks some French and has a background in education work. He loves to have a good laugh and enjoys sitcoms – his favourite being Two and a Half Men.

This year brought Jackson to Melbourne to play for Camberwell.

In Australia, footy “is still very much King”, he says, but “I think basketball is rapidly catching up.

“Some of the guys in the club took me to the footy within a month of me getting to Melbourne. They took me to Adelaide with them, too … this (Dragons team) is probably my favourite team I’ve been on. When travelling to games, ‘We usually carpool it and talk, just talk about nonsense on the way.”

The relationship between Jackson and his teammates goes beyond just passing to each other on a court. There is a genuine bond and a genuine want for one another to succeed. That’s what creates a winning team.

He is a part of the Dragons community and has a “pretty strong”relationship with his coach, Shawn King.
“I talk to Sean, our head coach, like all the time (and) he wants the best for me and the team,” he says. “He and the assistant coaches give it to me how it is and I appreciate that.”

Jackson has also been a source of support for the youth teams in the Dragons community. “I try to go to as many youth games as I can,” he says. “I want to support them.”

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Although a long way from home, Jackson (far right) is enjoying life with the Dragons, calling this group “probably my favourite team.”

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Jackson understands the basketball world, because it is his world. And with that, comes sacrifice and commitment for the whole family.

“My parents were great, they drove me everywhere,” he says. “My dad drove me an hour-and-a half both ways to practice twice a week and I usually slept the whole way back. And this past two weeks they’ve come down from America, and I have been driving them to the games. We played in Geelong and they both passed out and fell asleep.

“(Without) both my parents, no way I could have kept playing basketball if they didn’t help. My parents would come to all my games, and they would only give me feedback when I asked for it.”

Jackson’s basketball journey has been expansive, exciting and is still growing.

“My advice? keep playing more than one sport as long as you can,” he says. “(It can help your) body learn different movements. Listen to your coaches, there are always people who can help you. Don’t get caught up in who wins and loses. It doesn’t matter a ton. Development is more important.”

Jackson’s story is one of many in the Camberwell community worth sharing.

• Through his first eight games with the Dragons, Jackson ranked among the league leaders in scoring (20.5ppg, seventh) and rebounding (11rpg, second). Sixth-placed Camberwell (4-4) hosts Sunbury (4-3, fourth) in a high-stakes match-up at Balwyn High School on Sunday, May 17 (2pm).

• Jenny Dixon is a member of the Camberwell Basketball Communications team and the Camberwell Dragons Big V Working Group. Look out for more of her work here in the future.

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ALL PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

On a weekend when our four Big V teams went a combined 4-0, Jackson Meshanic (pictured) led all scorers with 30 points and reeled in 13 rebounds as our Championship Men made short work of Wyndham on the road on Saturday night.

Luke Liesegang added 21 points and 13 boards and Brennen Burns handed out four assists to go with 15 points for the Dragons, who hammered their host with a 29-12 first quarter and never looked back on their way to a 97-65 win.

It was another impressive night out from Meshanic, who’s averaging a team-leading 20.5 points (seventh in the league) and 11 rebounds (second in the league), and for the Dragons, who improved to 4-4 ahead of a much-anticipated date with fourth-placed Sunbury (4-3) at Balwyn High School next Sunday.

Also at the weekend:

– Our Division 1 Women rallied from three points down at three quarter-time a long way from home to beat Mildura on the road. Eleni Valos (18 points, 10 rebounds, four assists) and Sian Gillam (10 points, 11 boards) with double-doubles in a 69-61 win as the Dragons improved to 4-4. The two teams will meet again next Saturday – this time at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC).

– Our Youth League Men held off fast-finishing Wyndham for an 82-78 win at Eagle Stadium. Owen Ireland posted a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double and Billy Barton reeled in 14 boards to go with nine points as the second-placed Dragons improved to 9-2. They’ll go head to head with top-of-the-table Sunbury (9-1) at Balwyn High School next Sunday.

– And our Youth League Women pulled away in the second half for a 66-43 win against Sunbury at Boroondara Sports Complex. The Dragons shook off a slow start to outscore the Jets 41-26 after half-time. Gemma Watson had 10 points, six rebounds and three steals for Camberwell, which improved to 5-7. The Dragons play Albury Wodonga in Wodonga next week.

Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men at Wyndham: Luke Liesegang
Division 1 Women at Mildura: Eleni Valos
Youth League Men: Owen Ireland
Youth League Women: Hannah Morsi

Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

Championship Men: Ayuel Ayuel (2), Daniel Powell (2), Brennen Burns (1), Riley Simmons (1), Jackson Meshanic (1), Luke Liesegang (1)

Division 1 Women: Sian Gillam (2), Eleni Valos (2), Emily Roche (1), Talia D’agostino (1), Anna Burrows (1), Neehara Ravikumar (1)

Youth League Men: Ace Adama, (2), Jesse Macleod (2), Billy Barton (2), Caleb Lingwood-Smith (1), Will Sinclair (1), Noah La Combre (1), Matt Marcun (1), Owen Ireland (1)

Youth League Women: Gemma Watson (2), Jess Del Brocco (2), Lucy Rowe (2), Hannah Morsi (2), Mia Demarte (1), Ciara Newman (1)

Our Week Ahead

Saturday, May 23
Division 1 Women: Dragons v Mildura at Boroondara Sports Complex, 6pm
Youth League Women: Dragons at Albury Wodonga (Wodonga Senior Secondary College), 5.30pm

Sunday, May 24
Youth League Men: Dragons v Sunbury at Balwyn High School, 12pm
Championship Men: Dragons v Sunbury 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 Big V Game Day Program

Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day Program is available HERE throughout the 2026 season.

Dragons Den Newsletter

The most recent edition of the Dragons Den newsletter is available online. For the latest from the Dragons, the Community Basketball League and Camberwell Basketball, click HERE.

PHOTOS: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

Eleni Valos was named Terminus Player of the Week for our Division 1 Women after leading the Dragons to a come-from-behind road win at Mildura.

Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons are proud to be associated with SA1NT Layers as our official Compression Partner in 2026.

SA1NT Layers’ compression range includes shorts, tights, long-sleeve top, socks, arm and calf guards, and our friends there are offering 20% off RRP storewide to our community right now. To receive your discount, click HERE and then type in the special Camberwell Basketball code – DRAGONS20 – at checkout.

To view the SA1NT Layers range, visit its website HERE. For more information about this partnership and other opportunities with Camberwell Basketball and the Dragons, contact Communications, Community Engagement and Partnerships Manager Andrew Johnstone at [email protected]

Billy Barton led all scorers with 18 points and Tyson Mackenzie (pictured) added 10 points and eight rebounds as our Youth League Men surged late to reclaim second place in the Big V standings with a 56-45 road win at Ballarat on Saturday night.

The Dragons trailed by seven points at the half and were still down by four wth a quarter to play, but outscored their host 25-10 over the final 10 minutes to secure the win.

Matt Marcun closed with 10 points and six rebounds and Jesse Macleod had nine points and eight boards for Camberwell, which improved to 8-2 ahead of next weekend’s road date with Wyndham.

Unbeaten Sunbury (9-0) leads the league, with Coburg (7-3), Bendigo (6-4) and McKinnon making up the top five.

Also at the weekend

– Brennen Burns and Daniel Powell each had 19 points for our Championship Men in an 89-82 home loss to second-placed McKinnon at Boroondara Sports Complex on Saturday night. Burns handed out four assists and Luke Liesegang added 16 points in an absorbing contest that wasn’t decided until late – the Cougars closing out the game with a 25-20 final quarter. McKinnon improved to 5-1 and closed Round 6 looking up only at unbeaten Hume City (7-0). Camberwell dropped to 3-4 and will enter next weekend’s clash with Wyndham at Eagle Stadium in seventh place.

– Our Youth League Women split their road double, beating the Miners in Ballarat on Saturday night before falling to Coburg in overtime at Balwyn High School on Sunday. Jess Del Brocco led all scorers with 19 points and Gemma Watson added 13, four assists and three steals in an all-the-way 88-51 win over the Miners. Del Brocco had a game-high 19 points again in a 53-51 loss to the Giants on Sunday and Lucy Rowe pulled down eight rebounds to go with 10 points.

– And our Division 1 Women had a rough one against highly ranked Altona in the second game of Sunday’s Pink Round double-header at Balwyn High – the Gators controlling it from start to finish in a 65-27 win. Anna Burrows led the Dragons with seven points and nine rebounds.

The Terminus Big V Players of the Week

Championship Men v McKinnon – Daniel Powell
Division 1 Women – Neehara Ravikumar
Youth League Men at Ballarat – Billy Barton
Youth League Women at Ballarat – Jessica Del Brocco
Youth League Women v Coburg – Lucy Rowe

They Said It

“Nee has been improving on court every game. Despite a tough result, Nee displayed positivity and a willingness to execute instruction consistently.” – D1 Women’s Coach Mark Jeffers on Neehara Ravikumar.

The Terminus Big V Players of the Week (Overall)

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

Our Week Ahead

Saturday, May 16
Youth League Women: Dragons v Sunbury at Boroondara Sports Complex, 7pm
Championship Men: Dragons at Wyndham (Eagle Stadium), 8pm
Youth League Men: Dragons at Wyndham (Eagle Stadium), 6pm
Division 1 Women: Dragons at Mildura (Coomealla Club Hothouse), 6pm

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

Camberwell Dragons Big V Game Day Program is available HERE throughout the 2026 season.

Dragons Den Newsletter

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

PHOTO: Craig Dingle, Melbourne Sports Photography.

By Jenny Dixon

My coaching journey started just like all of the best things in life … unexpected and unpredictable.

I had been playing basketball since I was seven years old, it was always a safe space for me, an anchor, knowing I had my training session, and then the game on Saturday. I had been around the game for a long time and then my little brother started out as I turned 13. I went to every game just like all basketball fanatics. I couldn’t get enough of the sport, the thrill.

Watching his games, it was easy to see the quieter and the smaller players had been cast aside, my brother being one of them. The season ended and that team split up, leaving those underestimated kids without a coach.

When the parents asked if I wanted to step in, my instinct was to say no. I didn’t know these kids personally although I had been watching them play basketball every Saturday. I reluctantly said yes, and my journey began. Little did I know I’d coach these kids through finishing primary school to finishing high school.

It was the best chapter. This team went through many phases – from having an undefeated season, to experiencing many, many losses. But it wasn’t about those wins or even the games we lost, it was about how each one of those players grew confidence and formed a really wonderful team bond.

No player on the team was valued less than another. Everyone had their own strength, everyone had a role to play. Even if it was just cracking a joke at training, their presence mattered. That’s what basketball can do for a kid.

During this time, I often found myself coaching two teams at once, and as much as it was about personal player growth and building a safe place on the court, I built my own community at basketball. When I turned 18, I became involved in venue supervising, where I met some of my closest friends. I was completing my VCE at the time, and knowing I was coming to basketball got me through. I continued my involvement through my university degree, too.

My brother’s team finished up to complete their Year 12 exams, and he and another member from that team went on to coach together. I was also their team manager, and it was great to see them stepping into a coaching role. I joined the committee that year as well, and none of it ever felt like work to me. It was so rewarding being in that space and feeling a part of something that mattered.

That’s what coaching can do for someone. That’s what it can do for anyone.

PHOTO: Supplied.

• Jenny Dixon was a long-time junior basketball coach at Whitehorse Mustangs. She is the newest member of the Camberwell Dragons Big V Working Group and a valuable addition to the Camberwell Basketball Communications team. Look out for more of her work here in the future.

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:

12.1 Girls

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12.9 Boys

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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]