Patty Mills has created a not-for-profit basketball league in his homeland. The Indigenous Community Basketball League (ICBL) is aimed at children under fourteen and will operate in Thursday Island, Cairns, Brisbane, Dubbo, Adelaide, Alice Springs, Darwin and Perth.
“To continue my efforts as a leader for my people and to follow my family’s legacy of providing legitimate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through my sport of basketball is the true outcome of my personal success and accomplishments.” -Patty Mills
Patty Mills has made multiple return trips to Australia over the years to spread awareness and improve situations affecting birthplace.