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Thank you for registering for Welcome To AFL! Thank you for registering for our upcoming Welcome to AFL event that will be held on Sunday, April 19 at Marvel Stadium. For those getting a bus from Werribee Primary, St Andrews or Dohertys Creek, you will need to be at your respective primary school at 8:45am to be marked off and get on the bus. For those making their own way to Marvel Stadium, please be at Gate 9 by 10am. Then we will watch the North Melbourne Kangaroos take on the Richmond Tigers. Any questions, please email huddle@nmfc.com.au WHAT TO EXPECT EVENT DETAILS Date: Sunday, April 19 Time: 10am Location: Marvel Stadium Cost: Free event (however registration is required) Food: Snack provided

The Huddle improves education and employment outcomes for young people through the power of sport. Enhancing education and career outcomes for young people through the power of sport ABOUT THE HUDDLE Since 2010, The Huddle has engaged over 180,000 young people from over 160 cultures to learn, grow, and belong EDUCATOR RESOURCES Our FREE resources are designed by teachers for teachers to engage Levels 3+ through the power of sport VOLUNTEERS Our volunteers have an impact on young people by playing a key role in fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all Latest Stories From the Court to the Career: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders The Huddle and WBA partner to empower the next generation. Next 2026 Huddle Community Iftar: Community & Connection Strengthening bonds at the fourth annual Community Iftar. Next More than Sport: Supporting Women and building belonging Empowering women through sport, building confidence, and creating connection across Australia. Next Beyond the Break: Huddle Holidays Igniting New Passions This Summer Discover how 200 young people owned the summer. Next

All your questions answered about the Game Day excursion. Game Day is an immersive AFL-themed excursion, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, that engages Levels 5 and 6 in STEM through cutting-edge technology. Frequently asked questions What does it cost schools to participate in Game Day? Game Day is FREE for schools. Are there any requirements for our school to attend? To ensure our programs remain engaging and relevant to young people, we seek to survey students for feedback and improvements. We will ask you to provide a class list of the students attending, including their first and last names and will ask students to respond to survey questions relating to their experience of Game Day. Does The Huddle have a privacy policy? Protecting personal information is fundamental to The Huddle’s relationship with participants, schools, and partners. All personal information received in connection with a Huddle program is treated seriously and is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), including the Australian Privacy Principles. A copy of The Huddle’s privacy policy can be found here. (https://www.thehuddle.org.au/_files/ugd/5f8a83_1f0d08b5872441b2a925d9f185ddb90a.pdf) How can I book Game Day for my school? Teachers can book online by clicking here. (https://www.thehuddle.org.au/) What year levels is Game Day suitable for? Game Day is aimed at students in grades 5 and 6. Where is Game Day? Game Day is located in The Huddle which is based at the North Melbourne Football Club, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne VIC 3051. What can students expect? Students can expect a fun and memorable day where they are required to think critically and work collaboratively to succeed in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics challenges, such as building a pendulum to kick a ball through the goals. Students will explore concepts such as artificial and emotional intelligence, grit, and mindset as well as identify their own characteristics that will support students to 'win’ throughout life. How long does Game Day go for? Students should arrive at 9.45am sharp. Game Day is divided into four 45 minute ‘quarters’, with 45 minutes allocated for lunch. Typically, students will depart The Huddle from 2.30pm. Is lunch provided to students? Students will need to bring their own lunch. There are NO canteen facilities. There is access to free drinking water. Is Game Day aligned to the Victorian Curriculum? Yes, Game Day is aligned to content descriptors within the Mathematics, Science and Design, and Technologies Learning Areas along with the Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Capability Curriculum. Is transport available for students? Transport to and from the venue is at the school’s discretion and at its own cost. Public transport is recommended, with the North Melbourne and Macaulay train stations located within walking distance. Is The Huddle wheelchair-friendly? Yes. The Huddle is wheelchair-friendly, with ramp access to The Huddle. In partnership with

Embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs Nation Wide for women. Embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs Nation Wide for women. 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-37.jpg Truganina - Week 5- Group Photo.jpg Parramatta West- Week 4 .png 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-37.jpg 1/6 Huddle Up! in Community hubs is a program embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs, aimed at women from Migrant and First Nations backgrounds to get active in a safe and inclusive environment. Wyndham (VIC) Monday Truganina South Primary School- 9:30am-10:30am Point Cook P-9- 1:00pm-2:00pm Tuesday Doherty’s Creek College- 10:00am-11:00am Wednesday Davis Creek Primary School- 8:30am-9:30am Wyndham Park Primary School- 1:30pm-2:30pm Hume (VIC) Monday Roxburgh Rise Primary School- 9:00am-10:00am Coolaroo South Primary School- 9:30am-10:30am Broadmeadows Valley Primary School- 9:30am-10:30am Tuesday Good Samaritan Primary School- 2:00pm-3:00pm Meadows Primary School- 10:00am-11:00am Friday Meadow Heights Primary School- 9:00am-10:00am Register here for VIC Western (NSW) Monday Bert Oldfield Public School- 11:30am-12:30pm Tuesday Rydalmere Public School- 9:30am-10:30am Parramatta West Public School- 2:00pm-3:00pm Wednesday Fairfield West Public School- 9:00am-10:00am Hilltop Road Public School- 9:30am-10:30am Smithfield Public School- 9:30am-10:30am Thursday Prairievale Public School- 9:30am-10:30am Kings Langley Public School- 10:30am-11:30am Register here for NSW Queensland (QLD) Monday Staines Memorial State School- 9:00am-10:00am Tuesday Woodridge Public School- 9:30am-10:30am Frenbrooke State School- 9:30am-10:30am Kruger State School - 1:15pm-2:15pm Thursday St Francis College- 10:30am-11:30am Register here for QLD FIND OUT MORE "Since its recent introduction, the Huddle Up sports program has already created meaningful change to the women in our community by promoting health, connection, and empowerment. The program gives them a rare space to move freely, laugh, compete, develop skills and express themselves outside their family responsibilities...all in a safe and inclusive space." Kristina Medak - Hub Leader, Parramatta West Public School Previous Next

A multi-sport program to learn fundamental skills and access to try a variety of sports. A multi-sport program to learn fundamental skills and access to try a variety of sports. 20250909_HUJ_Docklands_Baseball-49.jpg 20251112_HUJ_Trug-35.jpg 20251028_HUJ_Melbourne Victory-18.jpg 20250909_HUJ_Docklands_Baseball-49.jpg 1/4 Huddle Up! Junior encompasses Sport and Recreation programs for juniors from 5-12 years. Huddle Up! Junior offers young people the opportunity to get involved and get active through social games of basketball, touch rugby, soccer, and hockey as well as health and fitness classes delivered in a safe and inclusive environment. Huddle Up! Junior is facilitated during the school term only. Delivered across various locations throughout North Melbourne and Wyndham, there is a sport and recreation program for everyone. Get involved and get active today! REGISTER I enjoy having somewhere free to go after school to have fun and play sports with my mates Amar, Huddle Up! Junior participant Previous Next

Fun and innovative sports-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics lessons, aligned with the Victorian & Australian Curriculum, and NSW Syllabus. Fun and innovative sports-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics lessons, aligned with the Victorian & Australian Curriculum, and NSW Syllabus. 20241111_GOAL_Ascot Vale West PS-3.jpg 20241111_GOAL_Ascot Vale West PS-6.jpg 20241111_GOAL_Ascot Vale West PS-23.jpg 20241111_GOAL_Ascot Vale West PS-3.jpg 1/5 GOAL! is a series of sport-themed STEM lessons designed by teachers for teachers. There are two GOAL! series including six AFL inspired STEM lessons for students working at Levels 3-5 and six Motorport themed lessons are for students working at Levels 5-8. Each lesson is aligned to the Victorian Curriculum and the Motorsport version is also linked to the Australian Curriculum and the NSW Syllabus and includes easily downloadable student and teacher resources, with each using a different football or Motorsport element. Each lesson also includes a video to engage and excite students using athletes from the North Melbourne Football Club and Motorsport Australia. FIND OUT MORE It was high student engagement - peers communicating, using mathematical language, comparing, reasoning, measuring, justifying, analysing… Jane - Learning Specialist, Eagle Point Primary School Previous Next

Embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs Nation Wide for women. Embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs Nation Wide for women. 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-36.jpg 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-35.jpg 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-33.jpg 20251111_Community Hubs_Netball Gala-36.jpg 1/9 Huddle Up! in Community hubs is a program embedding social sport and active reaction in Community Hubs, aimed at women from Migrant and First Nations to get active in a safe and inclusive environment. Register for VIC "Since its recent introduction, the Huddle Up sports program has already created meaningful change to the women in our community by promoting health, connection, and empowerment. The program gives them a rare space to move freely, laugh, compete, develop skills and express themselves outside their family responsibilities...all in a safe and inclusive space." Kristina Medak - Hub Leader, Parramatta West Public School Previous Next

Creating a welcoming and inclusive space where young people feel supported and motivated to stay active. Creating a welcoming and inclusive space where young people feel supported and motivated to stay active. 20260209_Kickback_First Session-14.jpg 20260209_Kickback_First Session-16.jpg 20260209_Kickback_First Session.jpg 20260209_Kickback_First Session-14.jpg 1/7 Huddle Kickback shifts away from sport only activities at community-centred hubs, providing flexible non-sport activities and drop-in spaces to “kickback” allowing participants to get active through non-traditional & traditional sports activities, for young people aged 16-25. The program is aimed at engaging young men through a mix of sport, recreation, and social connection. Designed to give participants the choice to engage in activities that suit their interests and energy levels. They can play organized sports on the basketball court, join a structured high-intensity gym session, or relax and connect with others in the games room/area, facilitated by Community Engagement staff. Register Here Previous Next

School holiday program that promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle and provides young people with a range of experiences each term. School holiday program that promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle and provides young people with a range of experiences each term. DSC04711.jpg DSC04851.JPG DSC04700.jpg DSC04711.jpg 1/5 Each term we offer Junior and Senior Huddle Holidays programs: Junior (8 - 12 years) This school holiday program promotes happy and healthy lifestyles to local children, of all cultural backgrounds. It includes a range of excursions and activities that rotate each school holidays, such as trips to the beach, sport clinics, and art activities. To be eligible, your child must live, go to school, pray or play in the City of Melbourne, Moonee Valley or the City of Wyndham. We are unable to accept children aged 7 and under. Senior (13 - 18 years) This school holiday program provides local young people from the City of Melbourne, Moonee Valley and City of Wyndham with opportunities to develop skills in leadership, education, careers and caring for their community. The program includes a range of activities that change each term, such as sports tournaments, career-ready courses like first aid and barista training, and arts activities. More Information Registrations for Huddle Holidays Summer 2026 will open soon. If you would like further information or to join our email list to be notified when we launch, please email huddle@nmfc.com.au . FIND OUT MORE My kids love this trip to the beach. We only go to local beaches... This is my children’s favourite Huddle Holiday activity. Parent, Surf Trip Previous Next

An immersive AFL-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics excursion with cutting-edge technology. An immersive AFL-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics excursion with cutting-edge technology. Screenshot 2023-11-01 at 2.40.46 pm.jpg DSC08075.jpg NMFC Dec 2022_009.jpg Screenshot 2023-11-01 at 2.40.46 pm.jpg 1/6 Taking place in our brand new, state-of-the-art facility, students can expect a fun and memorable day where they are required to think critically and work collaboratively to achieve Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics challenges, such as building a pendulum to kick a ball through the goals. Students will explore concepts such as artificial and emotional intelligence, grit, and mindset as well as identify their own characteristics that will support students to 'win’ throughout life. What does it cost schools to participate in Game Day? Game Day is FREE for schools. What year levels is Game Day suitable for? Game Day is aimed at students in grades 5 and 6. Where is Game Day? Game Day is located in The Huddle, which is based at the North Melbourne Football Club. 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne VIC 3051. Is Game Day aligned to the Victorian Curriculum? Yes, Game Day is aligned to content descriptors within Mathematics, Science, and Design and Technologies Learning Areas, along with the Critical and Creative Thinking and Personal and Social Capability Curriculum. FIND OUT MORE I liked that we got to work as a team to build the Shinboners skills and stats. It was fun to learn about North Melbourne and I got to build lots of different things using the technology and materials. Student, Ascot Vale West Primary School Previous Next

Empower students to discover who they are, by developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity.  Empower students to discover who they are, by developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity. DSC01332.jpg Screenshot 2024-01-25 at 10.56.53 am.png DSC01341.jpg DSC01332.jpg 1/8 True North workshops empower young people to discover who they are. Participants reflect upon and share their story, developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity and future pathways. Teachers at schools in the North Melbourne and Wyndham areas in Levels 5–12* can engage The Huddle to facilitate workshops for their students across four consecutive weeks. Please note: due to AFL zoning agreements, your school must be located in the City of Melbourne, Moonee Valley, or Wyndham to be eligible to participate. Schools outside these zones are encouraged to get in touch via email to be the first to hear about future opportunities. The program comprises two core packages, My True North and Our True North, plus an introductory package for Level 4 students called Team True North. Team True North (Level 4) Team True North is an introductory program designed to build foundational social and collaborative skills. Students participate in workshops focused on: Similarities and differences Emotions Conflict Collaboration My True North My True North is a transformative program that empowers students to develop intrapersonal skills, equipping them to navigate challenges, embrace change, and foster a growth mindset. Students participate in workshops focused on: Grit Values Mindset Identity Our True North Our True North is designed to empower students by strengthening collaborative abilities and fostering empathy within their peer groups. Students participate in workshops focused on: Connections Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Leadership *While this content is best suited to students in upper primary, it can be adapted for older students. Many students attending local primary and secondary schools will have already completed some sessions in Years 5 or 6. Ready to get started? Email us to secure your workshops in 2026. FIND OUT MORE The True North program was able to give me the confidence to better understand those around me, but more importantly myself. I loved being involved and it was so much fun Ivan, True North participant Previous Next

Receive academic support through subject-specific volunteer tutors, computer and internet access, all in a quiet, contemporary study space. Receive academic support through subject-specific volunteer tutors, computer and internet access, all in a quiet, contemporary study space. DSC05098.jpg DSC05105.jpg DSC05090.jpg DSC05098.jpg 1/4 Study Squad is a safe space for young people aged 10-25 years to learn, grow and belong while receiving academic support. The program offers subject-specific volunteer tutors, computers, and internet access, as well as a study space, at no cost to participants. Study Squad runs across two locations: NORTH MELBOURNE When: Every Monday during the school term Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm Where: The Huddle North Melbourne, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne 3051 TARNEIT When: Every Thursday during the school term Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm Where: Penrose Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit 3029 Please note that Study Squad does not run during the first week of each school term. REGISTER I can’t believe it; the renovation (at Arden St) is so cool. I want to be a part of The Huddle forever. I have been coming here for so long, I love this new space. It looks so cool... This is such a nice place to do homework. Year 10 participant Previous Next