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Latest Videos 2026 Huddle Community Iftar: Community & Connection Strengthening bonds at our fourth annual Community Iftar. Next Community Iftar at North Melbourne FC A Journey of Personal Growth and Community Connection Next A Game Changers Story Moukhtar grows into a community leader through Game Changers Next A Summer Holiday to Remember Reliving the Huddle Holidays as we head into school term! Next A recap of the Huddle Holidays activities! Reliving the holidays with a recap of the Huddle Holidays activities! Next Welcome To AFL, Round 6 North Melbourne vs Hawthorn, Round 6 Next Huddle Holidays - Summer '24, Surf Trip Anglesea SLSC Next Ubuntu Project CEO, Nor Sharino We chat to Nor about Ubuntu Project's community work, and their relationship with The Huddle Next Math Hoops Regional Tournament 2023 The first ever Victorian State NBA Math Hoops Tournament Next Paving The Way Forward Youthworx capturing the Paving The Way Forward program at NMCC Next The Huddle's 2025 End of Year Wrap Up Reliving moments that mattered and celebrating achievements from the club to the community. Next Kicks, Marks and Cultural Connections The North Melbourne Kangaroos Welcome New Fans to Aussie Rules Footy. Next A Game Changer in Wyndham Bella is Shaping Her Future Through Skills, Community, and Opportunity Next The Huddle’s 2024 Wrap-Up! Celebrating the stories, milestones, and highlights that defined our year. Next Welcome our newest Shinboner to Game Day! Can you guess who's coming next? Next The Huddle Iftar 2024 We join together to break fast at Arden Street. Next Huddle Holidays - Summer '24, Volleyball Tournament Eagle Stadium, Werribee Next HERStory Camp YMCA Camp Manyung, Mount Eliza Next Winter 23' Huddle Holidays Winter Holidays Wrap Next Huddle Day at Round 14 v Western Bulldogs Huddle Participants take part in the Guard of Honour at Marvel Stadium Next Huddle Holidays Spring 2025 Recap We recap seven incredible action packed activities for the Spring 2025 Huddle Holidays. Next Community Impact Through Game Changers Game Changers helped Tigist develop skills, connections and community impact Next A Snapshot of Community Camp 2025 Kicking goals inside and outside the classroom Next NBA Math Hoops at St. Damian's Primary School! Two years of NBA Math Hoops with St. Damian's Primary School Next Motorsport joins The Huddle Hear about GOAL! Motorsport Australia from Molly Taylor Next Community Camp - Wyndham 2024 Avalon Oval, Werribee Next The Huddle's 2023 A wrap up of some of our key accomplishments for this year. Next The Future of AI in Education and Careers Learning about the technologies that are reshaping the way we work and learn. Next Multi-Art Super Clinic - Huddle Holidays Winter 23' The inaugural Huddle Holidays Multi-Art Super Clinic Next Autumn 23' Huddle Holidays Huddle Holidays Autumn 23' wrap-up. Next Uniting Communities Through Sport at North Melbourne A celebration of youth, energy, and community during Ramadan. Next Hoopin' For A Cause The Huddle shows support for Shooters Shoot's end of year basketball event Next The Best Holidays Ever Two first-time participants share their Huddle Holidays experience Next A Taste of GOAL! Copy Find out how you can turn your classroom into an action-packed learning experience! Next Ascot Vale West Primary School at Game Day We hear from Bianca about her class' experience at Game Day during Term 2. Next Arsema's Journey to Employment We met up with past Huddle Participant, Arsema, to hear about her journey of gaining employment. Next Game Day Bookings Open for 2024 Register your school for Term One today! Next Mazda Learn 2 Drive Program Yasseen Musa OAM works closely with The Huddle to help migrant families settle into life in Australia. Next Red Box Wildlife Shelter Art Project Huddle Participants and NMFC Players collaborate on an art project to raise funds for the Maldon in Winter Festival Next The Huddle holds community Iftar The Huddle's 2023 Iftar Dinner involved members from the local North Melbourne public housing estate, community leaders, program participants and their families Next

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Download free sports themed STEM lessons to celebrate National Science Week < Back Celebrate National Science Week 31 July 2024 Download free sports themed STEM lessons to celebrate National Science Week Celebrate National Science Week (10-18 August) by experimenting with our free Science lessons that blend sport and STEM. Lesson #1 - Goalie Reaction Experiment Suitable for Levels 3-6 (mapped to Australian and Victorian Curriculum) The game of football requires sharp reactions. No player knows this more than the goalkeeper! They need to be nimble and quick to react. The Melbourne City goalkeepers (Sally James and Melissa Barbieri) challenge your students to a reaction test. Students work in pairs to conduct three simple experiments, each designed to test their reaction times and concentration. Students work like scientists to predict, collect, analyse, interpret, represent and discuss their data. Students will enjoy the 2v2 challenge to see if they can beat the two goalies’ reaction times. LEARN MORE Lesson #2 – Protecting Eggbert Suitable for Levels 5-7 (mapped to Australian, Victorian Curriculum and NSW Syllabus) In this lesson, students are challenged to design and prototype a helmet that can be used to keep a driver safe, learning and then applying the force formula in context. Students will receive a race driving egg named Eggbert to protect with their helmet. They will design, test, and evaluate their helmets to see who can successfully protect Eggbert on the track. LEARN MORE Previous Next

Mafan’s experience participating, volunteering, and working at The Huddle < Back Overcoming the barriers to employment Maddy Ware 11 Oct 2022 Mafan’s experience participating, volunteering, and working at The Huddle A lack of prior relevant work experience continues to be a barrier to employment for young people. This is especially the case for young people from multicultural backgrounds who must compete with cultural biases and other barriers ( VMC, 2021 ). In this current climate, young people struggle to gain work without previous paid employment experience and therefore often get into volunteer or internship roles to build their skill set. However, a lot of intern and volunteer roles are largely unpaid which leaves young people at risk of exploitation and therefore continue to struggle to gain paid employment experience. The objective of The Huddle is to bridge the gap for young people who are looking for real-world, paid employment experiences. By providing employment opportunities to young people with little experience, The Huddle can tap into the skills of diverse youth as well as nurture their development. Young people engaged with The Huddle’s Game Changers program are educated and supported to be better prepared and equipped with the skills, expertise and networks needed to integrate into the Australian workforce successfully, increasing economic inclusion, resilience and adaptability. Mafan is a 27-year-old international student from Thailand. Mafan first interacted with The Huddle when she applied for the role of Community Sport and Recreation Coordinator in January 2022. Mafan was drawn to The Huddle because she was intrigued by The Huddle’s use of sport to engage with diverse communities to improve education and employment outcomes surrounding North Melbourne and Wyndham. Mafan did not feel confident in her application and was encouraged to volunteer with The Huddle to build upon her experience. Mafan started volunteering with The Huddle in April 2022 where she supported a group of senior students to attend laser tag and bowling as part of the Huddle Holidays program. Mafan thoroughly enjoyed her experience and demonstrated excellent communication and social skills. Mafan then started volunteering with the Sports and Recreation team where she was able to combine her love of sports and community engagement. In June 2022, Mafan was offered the role of casual Program Support Officer at The Huddle. The role involved facilitating Study Squad (community homework club) across Wyndham and North Melbourne as well as Huddle Up! (sport and recreation programs) across both municipalities. During her time as a Program Support Officer, Mafan demonstrated significant growth in her confidence and leadership skills. In August 2022, Mafan was offered a five-week secondment for the role of Community Sport and Recreation Coordinator which was the original role that drew her to The Huddle. Subsequent to her volunteering experience at The Huddle, Mafan connected with the Careers Coordinator as part of the Game Changers program, in July 2022 to discuss her secondment at The Huddle and her career pathway. The Careers Coordinator coached Mafan to utilise the skills she had developed with The Huddle and keep working towards her career goals. In particular, the Careers Coordinator and Mafan explored how she could showcase her newly developed confidence to demonstrate her skills and experience in an interview setting. Through coaching delivered through Game Changers by the Careers Coordinator, Mafan was successful in obtaining a full-time role as a Graduate Consultant at Comacon. Mafan noted that she felt like the Careers Coordinator genuinely cared about her career and provided valuable insight into the nature of employment in Australia. Throughout Mafan’s journey, she identified that participating, volunteering and working across Huddle programs supported her to learn, grow and belong. Huddle staff observed the development of her skills in communication, specifically, her high-level ability to facilitate groups of younger participants and converse with the parents which demonstrated her ability to adapt her communication skill to specific audiences. Mafan identified that experiences across The Huddle scaffolded her to expand her leadership skills, confidence and independence. I felt more assured because the team at The Huddle had confidence in me, which meant I had confidence in myself. - Mafan Mafan’s newly developed confidence and communication skills helped her gain a full-time role. Not only had Mafan gained paid work experience to include in her CV. She also gained a better understanding of how to communicate her transferrable skills in an interview and therefore felt confident when applying for jobs and sharing stories with potential employers. Mafan disclosed that she was concerned about experiencing racism and discrimination in Australia. Mafan’s experience with The Huddle showcased there are supportive and culturally safe organisations in Australia and therefore her mindset changed from her first application to The Huddle back in January 2022. Mafan noted that it wasn’t until she assisted with programs such as Study Squad and Huddle Up! that she realised how many diverse communities resided in Melbourne. Mafan advised that her experience with The Huddle has given her great insight into Australian culture and workplace practices but also taught her that Australian employers, such as The Huddle, genuinely care about inclusivity. Previous Next

Fun and innovative footy-themed STEM lessons, aligned with Victorian Curriculum. Filter by Year Level Select Year Level Filter by Learning Topics Select Learning Topics VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Footy Facilities Can your students redesign innovative facilities to help our Kangaroos perform at their best? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Kicking Machine Can your students create a kicking machine to understand the principles of a great kick? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Future Roo Tech Can your students brainstorm creative technology to enhance Aussie Rules Footy? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Measuring Marvel Can your students use their estimation skills to uncover the numbers within Marvel Stadium? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Goal Accuracy Can your students use data to help the Kangaroos find the best location to kick goals? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Statistical Showdown Can your students use stats to better understand how our Kangaroos perform? VIEW LESSON Fun, relevant, engaging. Students loved the fact that sportspeople were in the videos and that the lessons were based on some of their favourite stars. They were real life activities so very relevant and worthwhile. Classroom Teacher, Sandringham Primary School In partnership with

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Since 2010, The Huddle has engaged over 120,000 young people from over 160 different cultures. Community Program Timetable Please note - All programs run during the school term and do not run during the school holidays. Filter by Activity Select Activity Filter by Age Select Age Activity Description When Where Time Register Online Game Changers Resume writing, online job applications, interview preparation (ages 15-25). By appointment Online via Zoom By appointment Register Game Changers Resume writing, online job applications, interview preparation (ages 15-25). Mondays & Wednesdays The Huddle, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne 3.30pm-6.30pm Register Huddle Kickback Fitness program for young boys (ages 16-25) Mondays North Melbourne Community Centre, 49-53 Buncle St, North Melbourne 5pm-6:30pm Register Huddle Up! Junior Sports program for boys and girls (ages 5-12) Thursdays North Melbourne Community Centre, 49-53 Buncle St, North Melbourne 4pm-5pm Register Huddle Up! Junior Sports program for boys and girls (ages 5-12) Tuesdays The Hub @ Docklands, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 4pm-5pm Register Huddle Up! Junior Sports program for boys and girls (ages 5-12) Wednesday Mainview Reserve, Mainview Blvd, Truganina 4pm-5pm Register Huddle Up! Senior Sports program for young people (ages 12-25) Thursdays (Women Only) Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre, 99 Altona St, Kensington 5pm-6.30pm Register Huddle Up! Senior Sports program for young people (ages 12-25) Fridays North Melbourne Recreation Centre, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne 6.30pm-8.30pm Register Huddle Up! Senior Sports program for young people (ages 12-25) Thursdays Point Cook Secondary College 3pm-5pm Register Huddle Up! Senior Sports program for young people (ages 12-25) Fridays Eagle Stadium, 35 Ballan Rd, Werribee 4.30pm-7.30pm Register Study Squad Tutoring support (ages 11-25) during the school term Mondays The Huddle, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne 3.30pm-6.30pm Register Study Squad Tutoring support (ages 11-25) during the school term Thursdays Penrose Promenade Community Centre, 83 Penrose Promenade, Tarneit 4:00pm – 6:00pm Register

Aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, GOAL! uses the power of sport to engage students in Levels 3 to 6 in STEM. Fun and innovative football-themed STEM lessons, aligned with Curriculum. Filter by State Select State Filter by Learning Topic Select Learning Topic VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Catch Me If You Can Can your students construct an obstacle course then calculate and graph their times? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM MVP Mayhem Can your students interpret statistics and make financial decisions to create an MVP Team? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Catch Me If You Can Can your students construct an obstacle course then calculate and graph their times? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM MVP Mayhem Can your students interpret statistics and make financial decisions to create an MVP Team? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Goalie Reaction Experiment Can your students conduct experiments to see if they have faster reactions than Goalies? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Mini Pitch Master Can your students create a scale model of Melbourne City’s football pitch? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Goalie Reaction Experiment Can your students conduct experiments to see if they have faster reactions than Goalies? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Mini Pitch Master Can your students create a scale model of Melbourne City’s football pitch? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Head-to-Head Can your students simulate the movement of a football being headed from player to player? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Signature Boot Can your students use geometric shapes, symmetry, and patterns to design a signature football boot? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Head-to-Head Can your students simulate the movement of a football being headed from player to player? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Signature Boot Can your students use geometric shapes, symmetry, and patterns to design a signature football boot? VIEW LESSON Highly engaging lessons, with a lot of student centred work and minimal teacher chalk and talk. The maths, science and sport components were integrated well and there was a natural link between the concepts within the lessons. Classroom Teacher, St Oliver Plunkett Primary School In partnership with

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. Empower students to discover who they are, by developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity. 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. True North comprises of two core packages, 'My True North' and 'Our True North', plus and 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.

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