JP to help lead national basketball’s reconcililation plan

John Paul Janke (pictured) will join Danny Morseau, Nate Jawai, Kerry Williams and Janelle McQueen on the National Basketball League’s (NBL’s) Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Working Group as a new Co-Chair, in a move aimed at strengthening the League’s commitment to reconciliation.

“Basketball’s growth provides an excellent platform for First Nations communities to be involved across so many aspects of the sport,” Janke said.

Last year he helped the NBL launch its Indigenous Round at Parliament House.

Fellow Co-Chair of the RAP Working Group NBL

Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger welcomed the appointment.

“John Paul joins the RAP Working Group at a vital time, as we transition into the next step of our cultural journey –developing and establishing an Innovate RAP,” Loeliger said.

“The Working Group has guided the NBL through its Reflect RAP, and the League has made strides in shaping and implementing reconciliation initiatives in that time. This includes the establishment of the Indigenous Player Rule and launching last season’s

Indigenous Round at Parliament House.

“I also acknowledge and thank outgoing RAP Working Group Co Chair Leanne Brooke for her leadership and valuable contribution to the NBL on its Reconciliation journey over the last few years.

“Now, with John Paul’s guidance, we will develop a greater understanding of how we can grow and expand our impact on making meaningful, sustainable, and tangible change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.”