Community sport on the Southern Peninsula is thriving but our indoor facilities are not keeping up. Players are being turned away, games are running until 11pm, and kids are missing out close to home. No significant investment has been made in 25 years.
We are turning away players. Games are pushed late into the night. Travel is up to 40min for many families. We simply do not have enough indoor courts to meet demand, and there has been no significant government investment in 25 years.
Sign the petition to call on all levels of Government to invest in new indoor sporting facilities for the Mornington Peninsula.
When you sign, please add a brief personal message, a few sentences about why this matters to your family, your health, or your kids. Your words are sent directly to decision makers.
Urgent funding to plan and build additional indoor courts on the Southern Mornington Peninsula, delivering fair and accessible community sport.
Local, State, and Federal representatives, plus relevant departments, will receive the petition and the stories our community shares.
Domestic participation in basketball on the Southern Peninsula has grown strongly over recent years, but the number of indoor courts has barely changed. The result is more teams and players squeezed onto the same limited number of courts, with games pushed later into the night and families missing out altogether.
This growing gap between demand and available facilities shows why new courts are urgently needed.
Domestic participation increasing while indoor court numbers remain almost unchanged
Over the past two decades, some councils have seen huge investment in indoor basketball facilities, while others have been left behind.
Timeline showcasing funding for nearby councils
Watch the discussion highlighting the urgent need for new indoor courts on the Southern Peninsula.
Watch how the growing demand for indoor sport continues to impact our community.
Residents, players, parents, coaches, schools, and community members across the Southern Mornington Peninsula.
Explain the impact on your family or club. Mention missed opportunities, late games, travel, or why local courts matter.
We will present the petition to all relevant levels of Government, with stories included to demonstrate community need.
