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< Back Meet Selina from Study Squad! A safe space for young people engaged in education to learn, grow and belong. Patrick McPhee Previous Next

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Women’s Workout is a group fitness program designed exclusively for women < Back Cultural Exercise Empowerment Asli Abdullahi 24 Aug 2022 Women’s Workout is a group fitness program designed exclusively for women Women’s Workout is a group fitness program designed exclusively for women. Facilitated by our female instructors, our Women’s Workout program encourages women of all ages and fitness levels to keep active and meet new, likeminded women in a safe and inclusive environment. Iskufilan is a monthly support forum for women and mothers from multicultural communities that is held monthly in Footscray. This month, The Huddle combined these two successful programs to create a very special Iskufilan Women’s Workout. The focus of this group was on teaching Somali women the importance of physical activity and all its accompanying mental health benefits. It was an environment where they can be themselves, and they can work out in a culturally sensitive environment where there were no men present – an incredibly important cultural difference to mainstream gym and workout environments and regimes. The challenge that was outlined and addressed with this session was a lack of exercise among Somali mothers. An obstacle that most of these women expressed that they faced was insufficient spaces for modest women to work out that is catered to only women. The Huddle was able to overcome this obstacle and aid these women in learning basic exercise skills that they can continue going forward with in their own homes. As well as this, the session provided a safe space for the women to socialise, be themselves, and gain an authentic support network with different women from the community. The support the women received with the exercise was as important as the delivery method - one that is as easily digestible and empowering as it is suited to their needs. The Iskufilan Women’s Workout provided a space for women to put themselves first, spend time working on themselves and improving their key health indicators, as well as socialise and forget about their home-life responsibilities for a short while. I really enjoy the program and seeing the people. - Fatima Ali Gass This special group of Somali women are now taking initiative with their self-care, overall health, and wellbeing which was initially a large oversight in the community. Many women from the sessions experienced noticeable improvements and are maintaining the importance of exercise for their health and wellbeing. Previous Next

< Back GOAL! Kangaroos Takes Over Arden St! Ascot Vale West PS students got the first crack at GOAL! Kangaroos Jasper Menor Previous Next

< Back Kicks, Marks and Cultural Connections The North Melbourne Kangaroos Welcome New Fans to Aussie Rules Footy Previous Next

They put their kicking skills and goal accuracy to the test < Back The Grange have a crack at GOAL! Kangaroos Jasper Menor 25 Feb 2025 They put their kicking skills and goal accuracy to the test At The Huddle, we’re always looking for ways to make GOAL! Kangaroos even better! To refine and improve our latest lessons, we headed to The Grange for a live demo, where students put their skills to the test with two exciting footy-inspired STEM challenges. First up was Kicking Machine , where students designed and built their own machines to kick a ball as far as possible. Creativity and engineering skills were on full display as they experimented with different designs to launch the ball the greatest distance! Next, it was time for Goal Accuracy —a hands-on lesson where students kicked from nine different angles to analyse the best positions for scoring with the highest percentage. It was all about precision, technique, and a bit of friendly competition! The students gave it their all and absolutely crushed it, showing off their problem-solving skills both in the classroom and on the field. A huge thanks to The Grange for having us—we can’t wait to see more students kicking goals with GOAL! Kangaroos! Learn more and grab these free lessons HERE! Previous Next

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Ascot Vale West PS students got the first crack at GOAL! Kangaroos < Back GOAL! Kangaroos Takes Over Arden St! Jasper Menor 21 Feb 2025 Ascot Vale West PS students got the first crack at GOAL! Kangaroos GOAL! Kangaroos officially launched at Community Camp, and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick things off! To help us refine and perfect our latest footy-themed STEM lessons, we teamed up with Ascot Vale West Primary School for a live demo. The students made their way to Arden St. the North Melbourne Football Club’s home turf , where they got hands-on with our newest lessons. From building kicking machines to see who could kick the furthest, to redesigning Arden St. footy facilities to help the Kangas win. They had a blast testing their skills! As if that wasn’t exciting enough, we had a special guest appearance from Emma Kearney , the captain of the AFLW North Melbourne Kangaroos , who’s featured in our lesson “ Kicking Machine .” The kids were absolutely stoked to see Emma in action and take their own kicks alongside a true footy legend! The students had a ripper time and absolutely crushed the lessons, making it a day to remember. Get your hands on GOAL! Kangaroos today and get your students in the game! Previous Next

The River Nile School has partnered with The Huddle to empower students' leadership and sense of belonging. < Back Empowering Young Women to Learn, Grow and Belong with the River Nile School Josh Raymer 19 Sept 2024 The River Nile School has partnered with The Huddle to empower students' leadership and sense of belonging. For several years, the River Nile School in North Melbourne has partnered with The Huddle to participate in a range of different programs that empower their student’s leadership and sense of belonging through sports, education, and community engagement. The River Nile School offers full time senior secondary qualifications to support young women from a refugee background, who may have experienced disrupted schooling or find a flexible learning environment most suitable to their learning. We facilitated our True North program in River Nile School classrooms on multiple occasions to help develop students’ leadership, connections, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and resilience. By participating in various activities, the students find out more about themselves and others, including their identity and their values. River Nile School students also made the short trip down to the North Melbourne Recreation Centre to participate in our Huddle Up! program which brings young people together to participate in sports and recreational activities. Not only does Huddle Up! promote physical health, but it also continues to strengthen the social connections, teamwork, and a sense of belonging built through the True North sessions. River Nile School students have been actively participating in Huddle Up! and enjoyed the benefits of being physically active in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Staff at River Nile School have observed a marked improvement in students’ engagement and wellbeing, as well as providing new opportunities and perspectives that engaged students and provided them with a stronger sense of belonging and greater community connections. Students have echoed this sentiment by sharing that they have become more confident, emotionally intelligent, physically active and socially connected. The long-standing relationship between The Huddle and the River Nile School has provided students with a more supportive educational environment to empower their students to learn, grow and belong, and this relationship will continue to be strengthened in years to come. Previous Next

< Back Giving Back to My Community Jabrill is a young person from North Melbourne, who first engaged with The Huddle at age 13. Emily Maiorana Previous Next