After turning down the opportunity of a lifetime to return home to Darwin, Timmy felt a bit lost with regret seeping in. He’d had some incredible times playing basketball in the NBL, but what was he to do now and could he turn a missed opportunity into something else?

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SPUN: True Stories Told in the Territory is a live storytelling event that showcases some of the extraordinary people and stories that make up the Northern Territory. Popping up at different venues across Darwin, working with a range of partner organisations with a different theme each time, SPUN brings to light stories from diverse backgrounds.

Timmy’s story was told at our event at Darwin Festival where the theme was HEART.

Storyteller: Timmy Duggan

Producer: Lori Uden

Audio + Editing: Gaia Osborne

Photography: Helen Orr

Presenting Partner: Australia Day Council NT

Supporting Partners: Darwin International Airport and StoryProjects