$6 million boost for new Binar Community Hub
Binar Futures’ new multi-use sporting and community hub in Midland, east of Perth, is closer to becoming a reality, supported by a further $6 million boost from the State Government.
The new funding builds on a $12.5 million State Government election commitment towards the project, as part of its commitment to building stronger, safer and more inclusive communities.
Binar Futures is an Aboriginal-led organisation that engages thousands of young people across metropolitan, regional and remote Western Australia every year through sport, health, education, leadership and cultural programs.
The Binar Community Hub will be located near Moorditj Noongar Community College in Midland and will provide a modern, multi-use facility for students and the wider community.
Multisport engagement
Once complete, the facility is expected to be used by thousands of students, community groups and people from regional and remote WA, providing a range of spaces designed to support sport and active recreation, cultural education and youth development.
The proposed facility features eight indoor multi-purpose wooden courts for basketball and netball, dormitory-style accommodation for regional and remote participants, a gymnasium, an integrated health and education facility and an Indigenous Hall of Fame.
The project will enable Binar Futures to expand its delivery of programs that promote cultural identity, leadership and community participation among young people across WA.
The Government said it also supports Binar Future’s Indigenous Pathways Program, which engages more than 5,000 Aboriginal and disengaged young people across metropolitan and regional Western Australia through basketball clinics, tournaments, leadership and skills development initiatives.
Key facts
- WA Government delivering a further $6 million in funding to support Binar Futures’ new sporting and community hub in Midland
- Funding builds on a $12.5 million election commitment to deliver a modern, multi-use facility for students and the wider community
- New facility to enable Binar Futures to expand its programs supporting young people across Western Australia
- Part of the State Government’s commitment to building safe and inclusive communities
The program is part of Binar Futures’ strong track record in cultural education, youth leadership and community development, enabling the organisation to extend its impact across Midland, the South West, Goldfields, the Kimberley and Great Southern.
“Binar’s new sporting and community hub will provide a modern, inclusive space where young people can stay active, build skills, connect to culture and feel supported to reach their full potential,” Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti said.
“The Government is proud to be backing this project, with this investment helping to bring to life a facility that will make a lasting difference for young people and the Midland community.
Participation in sport
“We’re committed to supporting projects like this right across our State that support participation in sport, improve wellbeing and create stronger, more connected communities.”
Binar Futures founder Adam Desmond said Binar was an emerging, Aboriginal led organisation that has responded to community need with the Binar Community Hub. We will finally have a home – a safe place for everyone.
“We are grateful for the support of the WA Government and look forward to working with them and our other key stakeholders to make this dream come true,” he said.
