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Former staff member of The Huddle and emerging multicultural leader in the Melbourne community, Nasteha Mohamud, has been inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll < Back Community legend inducted into Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll Riley Goodwin 31 May 2022 Former staff member of The Huddle and emerging multicultural leader in the Melbourne community, Nasteha Mohamud, has been inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll Former staff member of The Huddle and emerging multicultural leader in the Melbourne community, Nasteha Mohamud, has been inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll. Nasteha Mohamud is a name well-recognised in the community across Melbourne and Wyndham from her amazing work in her time at The Huddle as the Program Manager – Social Cohesion and now in her role as Neighbourhood Partner at the City of Melbourne. “I have been grateful and fortunate to be able to work with diverse communities every day. The past two years have been tough but it has been amazing to see the resilience of our communities as we navigated the complexities of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Mohamud. Mohamud has recently been rewarded for her efforts by being inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll. The Multicultural Honour Roll focuses on recognising unsung heroes who work at the grassroots level. Mohamud has worked tirelessly over the past few years assisting and building trust with women, children and families through some truly tough times during the COVID-19 pandemic and tower lockdowns across North Melbourne and Flemington. Throughout the past two years, Nasteha has played a critical role in getting word out and promoting the vaccine to members of the African-Australian community, organising and facilitating in-language webinars, setting up culturally safe vaccination hubs and project managing youth-led vaccine promotion campaigns. “As people navigated the complexity of the global COVID pandemic, building and maintaining trust with young people, their families and our communities has been our highest priority. Nasteha has been instrumental in supporting members of the community to feel heard and empowered to keep their loved ones safe and getting back to doing the things they love,” stated CEO of The Huddle, Cam McLeod. Please join us in celebrating and recognising the efforts of her work, which have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism and communities across Victoria. Previous 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

How Anita Transformed Her Passion for Sport and Community into Empowering Local Youth < Back Game Changers to Community Leader Emily Maiorana 16 Aug 2024 How Anita Transformed Her Passion for Sport and Community into Empowering Local Youth The Huddle is proud to highlight the story of Anita; a former Game Changers participant who has used the skills she has developed and opportunity she obtained through the program, to engage in the Wyndham community and work with The Huddle in co-facilitating in programs. Anita is an incredible young woman from the Wyndham area, who has a strong passion for inspiring and empowering youth within her own community and understanding the importance of feeling like you belong, Anita arrived in Australia from New Zealand in 2019 and quickly found sport as a place that felt like home. Since then, Anita has engaged in many different community initiatives, volunteered at Wyndham Youth Services, and participated in The Huddle’s Game Changers program. Quickly becoming a standout participant, Anita was offered an Employment Experience position with The Huddle, working on delivering a Youth Forum in collaboration with Wyndham City Council. She continues to work with The Huddle, co-facilitating Huddle Up! Senior programs across various sites in Wyndham. Anita recently starred on 88.9 WynFM’s Mindful Moments where she spoke about all things, Game Changers, Employment and how you can get involved. Click here to hear Anita’s Story Previous Next

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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

Empowering Primary Teachers with Engaging STEM Resources < Back Shoot and Score Annabel Dorey 14 July 2023 Empowering Primary Teachers with Engaging STEM Resources As a part of The Huddle’s Education Team, Sophie Stewart and Annabel Dorey had the unique opportunity to present at its education partner, the Mathematical Association of Victoria's (MAV), regional and primary teachers conferences. The aim of the workshops was to engage primary teachers in the field of mathematics education by showcasing the exciting teaching and learning resources available through the GOAL! , Game Day, and NBA Math Hoops programs . This ongoing relationship with MAV continues to provide positive outcomes for primary teachers and their students across Victoria. With a deep understanding of the potential of mathematics education, The Huddle developed a suite of interactive and engaging resources that integrate mathematics concepts with popular sports, including basketball and football. The goal was to inspire and motivate primary students to develop a passion for mathematics through their love for sports. At the conferences, The Huddle's workshop, “Shoot and Score”, focused on the integration of sports-themed resources into the Victorian primary mathematics curriculum. The team demonstrated how GOAL!, Game Day, and NBA Math Hoops can be effectively used to enhance students' mathematical understanding while making learning fun and relatable. The Huddle's hands-on approach to the workshop captivated the teachers and showcased how mathematics can be applied practically in sports. The session incorporated elements of problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork, allowing the teachers to experience firsthand the benefits of these resources. The integration of sports-themed resources into mathematics education provides many advantages for both teachers and students. Primary teachers found the resources to be highly engaging and appreciated their versatility in catering to students' diverse learning styles. By incorporating sports-related scenarios into mathematics lessons, teachers were able to contextualise mathematical concepts, making them more accessible and relevant to their students' lives. The Huddle's resources not only enhance student engagement but also foster the development of essential mathematical skills. Students are encouraged to apply mathematical concepts such as measurement, data analysis, and geometry to solve sports-related problems. The integration of real-world examples motivates students to actively participate in their own learning and apply mathematical principles to practical situations. The Huddle's presentation at the MAV regional and primary teachers’ conferences successfully engaged teachers of mathematics and showcased the effectiveness of our sports-themed teaching and learning resources. By integrating the three highlighted programs, The Huddle empowered primary teachers to make mathematics education more exciting, relevant, and accessible for their students. Through this innovative approach, The Huddle continues to inspire a new generation of mathematically confident and sports-loving learners. Check out our FREE resources here . Previous Next

Gary Lee inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll! < Back Multicultural Honour Roll of The Huddle's Advisory Committee Member Don Doughty 16 Dec 2024 Gary Lee inducted into the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll! On December 4, Seddon resident, and international student advocate Gary Lee was inducted into the Victorian Multic ultural Honour Roll at Government House, receiving the accolade from the Governor, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC and the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Miss Ingrid Stitt. This was the third year the Victorian Multicultural Honour Roll which recognises the efforts of individuals who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to multiculturalism in Victoria, recognising the vital role that multicultural individuals have played to keep communities safe and connected. From international student, Senior Fellow of the International Education Association Australia (IEAA) to being recognised as the Australian Day Council ‘New Australian of the Year’ and just recently, an Order of Australia Medal, Gary has long been a passionate member of the international education community. Originally from Malaysia, Gary started his journey in Melbourne as an international student and quickly discovered his passion for multicultural communities, dedicating his life to ensuring all international students feel welcomed, supported and motivated. His empathetic approach and tireless efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of students, creating a home away from home for many. Dynamic, creative and visionary, he has over 20 years’ experience in the areas of high level strategic planning and design; policy development and advice; design and delivery of complex projects and student wellbeing initiatives. Currently, Gary leads the international education portfolio at the City of Melbourne in delivering the Council Plan 2021–25 and the Economic Development Strategy 2031. He also oversees City of Melbourne’s collaboration with State Government on the International Education Recovery Plan 2025. Gary is a member of numerous advisory committees including the North Melbourne Football Club’s The Huddle, the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC) Regional Advisory Council, Crime Stoppers Cultural Inclusion Reference Group, African Music and Cultural Festival and the Australian Government’s Best Practice in International Student Engagement Project. He is also an ambassador for the AFL Multicultural Program, Melbourne Victory, Welcoming Australia and the Bully Zero Australia Foundation. Gary Lee is not just an advocate; he is a beacon of hope for many international students navigating the complexities of being in a new country. Previous Next

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