Education and Encouragement:
The power of our Indigenous Uniforms
When looking at our Indigenous Uniforms, telling the stories of our history is at the forefront.
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place is Melbourne United’s dedicated home for celebrating, recognising and learning from Indigenous culture, stories and community.
This space brings together the club’s Indigenous initiatives, partnerships and programs, while providing opportunities for our community to connect with the history, traditions and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples.
Through The Gathering Place, you can explore our Indigenous Round jerseys and the artists behind them, learn more about the Kulin Nation and the lands on which we play, discover the organisations and communities we work alongside, and access educational resources, videos and stories that continue to shape our journey.
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What we do
A snapshot of the work we are currently doing with the Indigenous Community in Melbourne.
Our Indigenous jerseys
Since the introduction of Indigenous Round in 2020, Melbourne United has proudly collaborated with a number of talented First Nations artists to create bespoke jerseys that tell meaningful stories through art and design. Each jersey reflects culture, connection, community and Country, while providing an opportunity to celebrate and amplify Indigenous voices through basketball.
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Our Advisory Committee
Our Advisory Committee plays an important role in guiding Melbourne United’s Indigenous initiatives, providing cultural knowledge, perspective and leadership as we continue to learn, grow and strengthen our connection with First Nations communities.
Mandy Nicholson
NBL20-NBL22
Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung and Ngurai illum Wurrung
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We are proud to have worked and colloborated with a vast range of Indigenous businesses and organisations.
Who we work with
The artists
We want to thank the artists who have shared their stories, culture and creativity through the design of our Indigenous Round uniforms over the years. Your art has helped us celebrate and honour First Nations peoples each season.
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Melbourne United acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live & play. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present & emerging as well as all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Community.
Want to learn more?
Learn more about Indigenous language, culture and history by clicking on the below buttons to visit a range of fantastic educational resources.
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About Australia's 250+ languages (AIATIS)
First Nations names for major Australian cities
Wurundjeri history, culture and services
Education for pre-school children
Stories about Indigenous Culture
We are proud to be celebrating Indigenous Round during Round 10 of the 2026-27 Hungry Jack's NBL season, recognising and honouring the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As part of this year's celebrations, we will host the New Zealand Breakers at John Cain Arena on Saturday 21 November, proudly wearing our soon to be revealed NBL27 Indigenous Uniform. The uniform will once again provide a platform to share a meaningful story through Indigenous art and design, with further details on the artists and inspiration behind the jersey to be revealed in the coming days.
NBL27 Indigenous Round
Melbourne United vs New Zealand Breakers
Saturday 21 November, 7:30pm tip off
John Cain Arena
Indigenous representation in our brand
When we unveiled our new brand identity in 2024, it was important that our values were reflected not only in what we say, but in how we present ourselves. As part of the redesign, we proudly incorporated Bunjil into our visual identity, recognising the creator spirit of Country and paying respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work and play.
Represented through our primary logo and our alternate Bunjil M icon, this element acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and serves as a constant reminder of our commitment to inclusion, respect and community. We are proud to be one of the first professional sporting clubs in Australia to incorporate First Nations elements into our brand identity, ensuring Indigenous representation remains an ongoing and visible part of who we are.
Steve Ulula Parker
NBL23
Boonwurrung, Yorta Yorta and Erub Torres Strait Island
Tiffany Hunter
NBL24
Taungurung
Alex Kerr
NBL25
Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung
Ky-ya Nicholson Ward
NBL26
Wurundjeri, Dja Dja Wurrung, Ngurai illum Wurrung
Participation & Connection
Creating opportunities for young First Nations people to connect with basketball, community and the Melbourne United family.
Through our ongoing partnership with Koorie Academy, we deliver experiences that encourage participation, build confidence and create lasting connections both on and off the court.
- Basketball clinics for Koorie Academy participants
- United for Her girls-only events
- Community events that strengthen connection through sport
Pathways & Opportunity
Removing barriers and creating opportunities for young First Nations athletes and families to thrive.
We are committed to ensuring more young Indigenous people have the opportunity to experience basketball at every level, from attending their first Melbourne United game to developing their skills through our Academy programs.
- Free junior camp registrations and Academy scholarships
- Ticket Assist and community initiatives
- Game day experiences including transport, pre-game clinics, player meet & greets and merchandise.
Learning & Cultural Awareness
Working alongside First Nations communities to listen, learn and celebrate Indigenous culture together.
Our commitment to reconciliation is built on education and collaboration. We continue to work closely with Koorie Academy and our Indigenous Advisory Committee to ensure our club, players, staff and supporters continue to learn from and celebrate First Nations culture.
- Indigenous Round education and storytelling
- Cultural learning opportunities for staff and players
- Ongoing collaboration with First Nations communities and partners
Chris Goulding wearing our
NBL26 Indigenous Uniform
