Journaling and Basketball Program

Shooters Shoot delivers a term-based basketball program that combines on-court skill building with journaling and wellbeing activities to strengthen student engagement and self-awareness.

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Program provider: Shooters Shoot

Shooters Shoot delivers structured wellbeing programs that combine self-reflection and basketball. Our programs help students build confidence, resilience, emotional awareness and positive peer relationships.

Shooters Shoot is under the auspice of Foundation House.

Program description

Shooters Shoot delivers an on-site, term-based basketball program. The program combines basketball, journaling and wellbeing activities to support student engagement.

In this program, students build their skills on the basketball court by taking part in drills, teamwork games, and scrimmage-style play.

After time on the court, students have time to journal and reflect, focusing on:

  • identity
  • goals
  • emotions
  • coping tools
  • peer relationships

Students work with mentors who are culturally responsive and positive role models with lived experience. These mentors are able to build trust, consistency, and a create safe space for participation.

Intended outcomes

  • Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
  • Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
  • Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
  • Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
  • Improved communication and social skills (8)
  • Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
  • Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)

Program details

Target audienceSecondary students
Delivery window

During school hours

After school

Program durationFive weeks (120-minute session per week)
Group size

Minimum: 15 students

Maximum: 30 students

Maximum of 2 program groups running concurrently

Geographic availability

West Metro:

  • Wyndham City Council
  • Melton City Council
  • Brimbank City Council
  • Hobsons Bay City Council
  • Maribyrnong City Council
  • Moonee Valley City Council

North Metro:

  • Melbourne City Council
  • Merri-bek City Council
  • Darebin City Council
  • Yarra City Council

Southeast Metro:

  • Greater Dandenong City Council
Delivery settingSchool based (in person)
Program availability2026 – 2029 during school holiday periods
Provider notes and assumptions

This program requires:

  • Access to an indoor and/or outdoor basketball court
  • Access to one or two classrooms
  • One or two school staff members available to answer questions
  • Additional pens
  • A small spare room
  • Media consent from parents and/or guardians
  • School access to space and basic amenities (water, toilets)
  • The program provides basketballs, cones, bibs, portable equipment, and journals/printed prompts
Suitable for specialist schools and settingsYes
Program categoryWellbeing and personal development
Procurement categoryWellbeing and personal development - Term program - Basketball and wellbeing [bespoke]
Program contact

Sagalee Omer

E: director@shootersshoot.org

M: 0411666390

Link to external websiteFoundation House: Supporting Refugees to Rebuild their Lives
Provider has Betrayal of Trust InsuranceYes
Supervision and duty of careSchool to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider when booking.

Core program costs

ActivityTotal cost (ex GST)Total cost (inc GST)Comments
Program delivery across 5 weeks$9,794.00$10,773.40Includes all costs: facilitators, program preparation, admin, reporting and travel, equipment and materials

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