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Police and youth crossover into sport for Tatura Fit initiative

By Callum Farquhar

May 13, 2026

Tatura Fit participants play a game of basketball against members of Victoria Police. Photo: Supplied.

Tatura Fit may have had children and police dribbling basketballs, but the initiative itself sure wasn’t a load of dribble.

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The community-based program that ran during March and early April for young people aged 10 to 13 years of age has been reviewed as a success by the Greater Shepparton City Council.

Throughout the course, the partnership between Victoria Police’s Proactive Unit and Tatura Primary Schools saw youth focus on improving its physical wellbeing and reinforcing interpersonal qualities such as confidence, teamwork and resilience.

The initiative finished with a highlight, a light-hearted basketball game between police and Tatura youth to cap off the rewarding participation and achievements of the students involved.

Greater Shepparton City Council Mayor Shane Sali applauded the program for its ability to foster positive relationships between youth and police, and how it will impact young people’s view of physical health and wellbeing.

“Programs like Tatura Fit demonstrate the value of early, positive engagement with young people,” he said.

“It is encouraging to see students building confidence, staying active and forming respectful relationships within their community.”

“These experiences support young people to feel safe, supported and engaged here in Tatura,” Councillor Rod Schubert, Midland Ward representative, added.