Joint Vision and Illawarra Basketball Association Unite in Three-Year Community Partnership

Joint Vision Orthopaedic Group has announced a three-year partnership with the Illawarra Basketball Association (IBA), reinforcing a shared commitment to the health, performance and long-term wellbeing of athletes across the region.

The partnership sees Joint Vision become an official partner of IBA, with a presence at Beaton Park's Snakepit and across the association's broader programs. It has been designed to deliver practical value to the Illawarra basketball community, from grassroots juniors through to NBL1 athletes.

Supporting performance on and off the court

As part of the agreement, Joint Vision branding features on the Snakepit show court, including the free throw circle, alongside in-venue signage and digital visibility across IBA platforms. Joint Vision is also integrated into game-day experiences through the Joint Vision Timeout during Men's and Women's NBL1 games, and a series of interactive activations through the season.

These activations are intended to educate, engage and connect with players, families and supporters in a way that reflects the realities of sport and injury.

Strengthening the elite pathway

Joint Vision has also partnered with NBL1 Illawarra Hawks guard Matt Mims. Through the collaboration, Joint Vision will work with Mims on content across the season, giving the community insight into how high-level athletes manage their bodies, recover from setbacks and stay at their best.

A partnership built on community impact

At its core the partnership is about access, so IBA members can benefit from the multidisciplinary approach that defines Joint Vision. Through each season, Joint Vision clinicians will provide:

• Educational sessions for players and parents on injury prevention and management
• Specialist-led content on basketball-specific injuries and recovery
• Athlete storytelling, including content featuring Matt Mims and other IBA athletes
• Ongoing collaboration with IBA to deliver relevant health information to members

This reflects a shared belief that better outcomes in sport come not just from talent but from the right support systems around athletes.

A natural alignment

The Joint Vision model brings together orthopaedic surgeons, physiotherapists, podiatrists and rehabilitation specialists in one place, a structure that mirrors the collaborative nature of high-performance sport.

Wynter Dares, CEO of Joint Vision, said:

This partnership is about more than visibility. It's about being genuinely embedded in the community. Basketball is such a strong part of the Illawarra, and we see this as an opportunity to support players and families with the knowledge and care they need to stay active and healthy. Partnering with athletes like Matt Mims also allows us to bring that elite experience back into the community, helping people better understand what it takes to perform, recover, and stay in the game long-term.

Nathan Loveday, Executive General Manager of the Illawarra Basketball Association, said:

We're proud to welcome our new partner to the Illawarra Basketball Association family. This partnership is built on a shared vision for growth, community impact, and excellence both on and off the court. Their commitment as a court sponsor, player sponsor for Matt Mims, and Time Out naming rights partner reflects a genuine investment in our program and our people. We're excited for what we can achieve together.

Looking ahead

Over the next three years, Joint Vision and IBA will build a partnership that evolves with the needs of the community, combining high-performance insights with accessible, practical support. From game nights at the Snakepit to educational sessions and digital content, the focus remains the same: helping people move better, recover smarter and stay connected to the sport they love.

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