WARRRL and Basketball WA Team Up to Drive Regional Growth and Sustainability

Western Australia Return Recycle Renew Ltd (WARRRL) has announced a wide-reaching partnership with Basketball WA (BWA), leveraging the Containers for Change initiative to provide sustainable funding for basketball communities across the state.

The agreement marks a significant expansion of Containers for Change’s presence in West Australian sport, moving beyond its established ties with the Perth Wildcats to reach grassroots and regional clubs.

The partnership is designed to help local basketball associations achieve long-term financial and operational sustainability by integrating recycling-based fundraising into their daily operations.

Strategy on Regional Western Australia

A primary pillar of the collaboration is the expansion of basketball infrastructure and capability in regional areas. By utilising the growing Containers for Change network throughout the regions, BWA aims to provide local clubs with a low-friction method to fundraise for equipment, travel, and facility upgrades.

Emphasising that investing in the regions is a core strategic objective, chief executive of Basketball WA, Fabian Ross, said: “As Containers for Change continues to grow throughout the regions, we saw a great opportunity to work with them to facilitate further growth in our great game.”

“Investing in the regions is crucial as we look to expand our reach and strengthen capability to achieve long-term financial and operational sustainability,” Ross said.

Supporting ‘EmpowerHer’ and Community Engagement

Beyond infrastructure, Containers for Change will become a major supporter of key BWA development programs:

• EmpowerHer Program: The partnership will provide a platform for female engagement, focusing on both on-court participation and off-court leadership opportunities.
• Game Carnivals: Containers for Change will be highly visible at state-wide carnivals throughout the year, promoting environmental responsibility alongside athletic competition.
• Resource Accessibility: Local clubs will gain direct access to recycling resources and “C4C” kits, simplifying the process of turning 10-cent container refunds into club revenue.

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