A community-led push is underway to restore sporting and recreational spaces for young people living on the Cummeragunja Mission.
The project focuses on rebuilding the community's basketball court and playground, which supporters say are now in poor condition and no longer safe for regular use.
Located on Yorta Yorta Country on the New South Wales side of the Murray River near Barmah, the Cummeragunja Sporting and Recreation Restoration Project aims to create a safe and welcoming place for families, children and visitors to gather, play and connect.
The initiative, titled 'Nanyubak Dungudja' meaning "Dream Big" is being led by proud Yorta Yorta man Jarvis Atkinson alongside project partner Dana Sfetcopoulos in collaboraiton with the Fairley Leadership Program and Viney Morgan Aboriginal Medical Service.
Plans include resurfacing the basketball court, upgrading playground equipment and creating a culturally grounded yarning space for community gatherings.
The project also aims to develop a long-term maintenance plan so the facilities remain safe and usable for future generations.
A promotional video shot by River Loizou has also been released outlining the vision for the project and why community support is being sought.
Mr Atkinson reflected on his connection to the community where he grew up.
"I grew up on Cummera. I learnt how to play basketball on cummera. I have such a passion to give back to Cummera," Mr Atkinson said.
"We believe the kids that live on Cummera deserve safe facilities - a basketball court that embraces and elevates the culture of Cummergunja. A playground that will bring laughter and happiness for the children on camera.
"This is an invitation to give back through infrastructure that will make long-lasting impacts on Cummera."
Young people from the community have also spoken about the need for improvements to the park.
"We really need like a brand new park. Like if you go over there you'll like 100% chance of stepping up to Bindis. If you fall over and get them all in your hands," a young person said.
"We need new swings like there's a top hanging off there. Can you please report us to get a new playground?
"Please support us so we can do a new basketball ring and playground so we can have fun too. Gunja! Gunja!"
Support for the project has grown following a recent visit from the Koorie Basketball Academy.
Gunai Kurnai man and CEO Ricky Baldwin, said they were proud to support the effort after running a clinic with young people on the Mission.
"This is a very special community project for the young Aboriginal kids who live on the Cummeragunja Mission," Mr Baldwin said.
"We did a Koorie Academy clinic up on the Mission on Sunday was a huge success."
Mr Baldwin said the condition of the court highlighted the need for new infrastructure.
"The court is in very bad condition and needs a new one built," he said.
"This is being lead by Jarvis Atkinson a proud Yorta Yorta man, who we are proud to support as this is a very special community project.
"So we are asking people to jump onboard support this project."
Community leaders say restoring the facilities would strengthen wellbeing and connection by creating safe spaces where families can gather and children can stay active.
Mr Atkinson said the project is about giving the next generation opportunities to grow through sport and community.
"Dream big with us, with me and let's make a difference. Let's help give the kids a reason why they should choose sport and health on camera Gunja," he said.
Those interested in supporting the project can reach out via the Cummeragunja and Koorie Academy websites.
