Spectres Australia Pride Basketball and Team Rainbow launch local team with celebrations from 7-8 February 2026 Cairns basketball enthusiasts are invited to be part of a growing national movement promoting inclusion and diversity in sport, as Spectres Australia Pride Basketball  partners with Team Rainbow  to establish a new LGBTQIA+ Cairns Spectres   Pride Basketball  team. On Saturday 7 February, the team will officially launch with a community lunch and presentation, follo

JOY FM’s Game On!  caught up with Sydney Spectres club member AJ Lamarque to chat about all things basketball and community. Representing Sydney’s LGBTIQ+ and Allies basketball scene, AJ spoke about the club’s weekly trainings, our growing Spectres League comp, the pathway to the Gay Games 2026 in Valencia and what it means to be a Spectre. AJ highlighted how our weekly trainings and Spectres League have become core spaces for people to learn, compete and find community. He a

This piece highlights the people and clubs shaping LGBTQIA+ sport across Australia, including the volunteers behind the Perth Spectres. Brendon Entrekin, one of the founding members of Perth’s branch, is recognised for his long-standing work building inclusive sporting spaces and strengthening governance across multiple codes. From the early days of the first Spectres teams to the now-national network of clubs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth, our community

We’ve been featured on Out In Perth , highlighting our national campaign to support LGBTQIA+ athletes representing Australia at the Gay Games 2026 in València. The article covers our mission, our impact, and how the community can get behind the movement. Out In Perth  has profiled our national campaign, spotlighting how Spectres Australia is removing financial barriers and creating inclusive pathways for LGBTQIA+ athletes heading to the Gay Games 2026. The feature shares Andr

JOY FM’s Game On!  sat down with Melbourne Spectres President Connor Wilson to chat about everything the club has on the horizon. Representing Melbourne’s LGBTIQ+ and Allies basketball community, Connor shared updates on the club’s growth, its strong relationship with Melbourne United and the exciting road toward the Gay Games 2026 in Valencia. Melbourne Spectres continue to expand their programs and community presence, backed by a close partnership with Melbourne United that

This story traces the growth of Spectres Australia from a small Sydney group in 2001 to a nationwide network of inclusive basketball clubs. Andrew Bondini reflects on how the Spectres became a home for people seeking safety, visibility and community in sport, and how collaboration with Melbourne United and the NBL continues to strengthen that message. From seven players preparing for the 2002 Gay Games to clubs across five cities, the Spectres movement has created spaces wher