Helping Hoops: A Game Plan for Brighter Futures through Social Basketball

About this episode

Teuila Reid discusses the impact of Helping Hoops, a charity using social basketball to support disadvantaged youth in Melbourne.

In this episode, CEO Teuila Reid shares the inspiring story behind Helping Hoops - a community-driven charity using social basketball as a powerful tool to engage, empower and support young people facing disadvantage and disconnection across Melbourne. Tune in to hear Teuila discuss how Helping Hoops creates safe, inclusive spaces where participants can build confidence, develop life skills under the guidance of positive role models and experience a sense of belonging through sport. From weekly programs on local courts to broader community initiatives, discover how this remarkable charity continues to break down barriers, foster connection and create positive pathways - proving that basketball can be about so much more than the game. To learn more, visit: https://www.helpinghoops.com.au/ Follow Helping Hoops on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helpinghoops/

People in this episode

Guest: Teuila Reid

Topics covered

• social basketball
• community charity
• youth empowerment
• life skills
• inclusion
• sports

Keywords

• Helping Hoops
• social basketball
• youth support
• community initiatives
• life skills
• inclusion
• Melbourne

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Helping Hoops

Places: Melbourne

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