Melbourne United unveil the United Foundation

Written by Melbourne United Media 

Melbourne United is excited to announce the launch of the newly formed United Foundation.

Built to best assist the community and those around Melbourne United, The Foundation will further expand on the organisation's purpose to inspire, enrich, and unite all communities.

The Foundation will take our already strong footprint in the community to the next level as we look to deliver a more inclusive basketball community where everyone is welcomed and empowered.

Using its key pillars of Education, Health & Wellbeing, Inclusion and Participation & Pathways, the Foundation will aim to use the reach of Melbourne United to influence positive social change through programs both on and off the court.

Through Education, the Foundation will endeavour to inspire and shift the attitudes and behaviours of young people. Sport has the ability to inspire, motivate and connect with young people unlike anything else, which is why we see it as such an important educational tool.

With a heavy focus on Health & Wellbeing, promoting healthier lifestyle choices is a major priority of the Foundation as it moves forward and grows. By providing opportunities and supporting the youth through programs, the Foundation will help participants to learn new skills and essential tools to reach their potential.

Ensuring Inclusion and diversity is at the forefront will allow Melbourne United to continue to champion its commitment to being an inclusive organisation where everyone is welcome and can feel empowered.

While achieving all of the previous three pillars, the Foundation will push Participation & Pathways for athletes and coaches, growing Melbourne United’s development programs to help identify, mature and nurture those who could go on to compete at the elite level across Victoria.

The Foundation will feature the new STAND TALL program, which supports children to build positive relationships, and instil a respectful mindset through in-classroom activities and on-court practical experiences that give structure and meaning to Melbourne United’s values of SELFLESS, INCLUSIVE and EXCELLENCE.

This will operate alongside United’s already strong Grassroots programs, mentor and development pathways, indigenous cultural workshops, and community partnerships.

All donations to The Foundation, no matter how big or small, will go directly towards delivering much needed resources for communities looking to get involved in the great sport of basketball, by delivering clinics and cultural workshops, to scholarships and wellbeing programs.

To find out more about The Foundation or make a donation, click here.