Since 2018

About Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc.

We are a community-led, not-for-profit organisation that uses basketball to bring people together, promote wellbeing, develop leadership, foster cultural connection and create inclusive opportunities for people of all backgrounds across Geelong.

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Our story
GFAB players and their families together on court after a game in Geelong
Our story

From GPHB to GFAB Inc.

We started in 2018 as a small group of Filipino international students who loved basketball. We wanted a place to play, connect and belong.

What began as Geelong PH Ballers has grown into Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc. Our roots and our current focus are in the Filipino community in Geelong, and everyone is welcome to join us.

GFAB players huddled with their hands on the ball before a game in Geelong
  1. 2018

    It started with a game

    A small group of Filipino international students who loved basketball started playing together in Geelong.

  2. Then

    Geelong PH Ballers

    The group became Geelong PH Ballers (GPHB) and started running regular weekly sessions.

  3. Growing

    League and tournament

    A Monday night league began, and our one-day regional tournament welcomed teams from Bendigo, Colac, Warrnambool and Shepparton.

  4. Today

    GFAB Inc.

    We are now Geelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc., a community-led, not-for-profit incorporated association registered with Consumer Affairs Victoria.

  5. Next

    More ways to play

    Women's basketball, pickleball and the GFAB network for Filipino sporting groups in Geelong.

Why we exist

Our purpose

  • Bring people togetherBasketball is how we connect, on and off the court.
  • Promote wellbeingStaying active, healthy and connected to others.
  • Develop leadershipGiving members chances to lead, organise and grow.
  • Foster cultural connectionCelebrating our Filipino-Australian roots and sharing them.
  • Create inclusive opportunitiesSport that is open to people of all backgrounds.
What makes us different

More than a basketball club

  • Filipino-Australian roots. Our culture and community spirit shape everything we do.
  • Support for international students and new arrivals. We understand the challenges of settling into a new country, because we started as international students too.
  • Affordable and not-for-profit. Every dollar goes back into the game.
  • A genuine sense of belonging. On the court and off it, there is a place for you here.
Families and kids watching a GFAB basketball game from the stands in Geelong
Our vision

The GFAB network

Our vision goes beyond basketball. We want to become a community-led umbrella organisation that brings Filipino organisers, volunteers, athletes and sporting groups in Geelong together.

Basketball, pickleball, badminton, volleyball and more can run within the GFAB network, with support for governance, admin, promotion and partnerships. Together, we can create more opportunities for everyone.

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GovernanceGeelong Filipino-Australian Ballers Inc.ABN 35 183 215 740Incorporation No. A0128743YRegistered with Consumer Affairs VictoriaFormerly Geelong PH Ballers (GPHB)

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