The Victorian Basketball Referees Association (VBRA) work in conjunction with Basketball Victoria to oversee the progress of officials in Victoria. All referees much be registered with the VBRA, through their local association, to ensure they can access entitlements associated with Basketball Victoria affiliation. The VBRA’s two main responsibilities are to: Represent the interests of all Members within the state of Victoria and at a national level, Provide members with the opportunity to maximise their potential by officiating in the highest level of basketball possible, given their own ability.