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Bella is Shaping Her Future Through Skills, Community, and Opportunity < Back A Game Changer in Wyndham Emily Maiorana 26 Feb 2025 Bella is Shaping Her Future Through Skills, Community, and Opportunity Belamedha (Bella) is a passionate and driven young resident of Wyndham, committed to broadening her skill set and experiences to shape her future. With a deep belief in the power of youth to inspire and drive change, she has actively engaged in various initiatives that empower young people. So, when the opportunity to join Game Changers was presented, by the Youth Team Leader at Wyndham Youth Services, Bella eagerly embraced it. Game Changers is designed to help young people develop and showcase their transferable skills through workshops, coaching, and real-world employment experiences. The program equips participants with the confidence and knowledge to take control of their early careers while gaining valuable insights into the professional world. From November to December 2024, Bella, alongside six other young people from Wyndham, took part in the program. Through interactive workshops, they refined their communication skills, strengthened their confidence in job interviews, and deepened their understanding of effective networking. Participants also worked in groups to address the central question, "How can Chirnside Park better support the wellbeing, social connections, and health needs of young people in Wyndham?" . Which aligns with the broader priorities of The Huddle, North Melbourne Football Club, and Wyndham Council. Reflecting on the experience, Bella shared, "It allowed us to identify community needs and create meaningful solutions. I found the experience incredibly valuable". The highlight of Game Changers is our Pitch Night, where participants expand their professional networks while showcasing their ideas to a panel of industry experts. The event, held at Wyndham Council, brought together council representatives, sports and recreation specialists, and youth engagement experts. Bella and her team introduced their initiative, Diversely Chirnside , which leverages the power of cultural dance to foster community connection. "Pitch Night was exciting, everyone made me feel comfortable, and I was honoured to meet such experienced professionals," Bella reflected. In recognition of their dedication, all participants were offered Program Support Officer roles with The Huddle as part of our Employment Experience program. In this role, Bella and her peers will help deliver an event during the April school holidays, allowing for further activation of the space and engaging the wider community. Bella's journey in Game Changers is a testament to the power of collaboration in creating positive change, not just in career development, but in personal impact. Since completing the program, she has continued her involvement with The Huddle, including participating in Huddle Holidays, where she created lasting memories, such as attending the Australian Open. Bella's story is one of growth, leadership, and the drive to make a difference, both for herself and her community. Previous Next

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Ayden takes part in the Guard of Honour during AFL Indigenous Round < Back Participant profile: Ayden Bartlett Riley Goodwin 15 June 2022 Ayden takes part in the Guard of Honour during AFL Indigenous Round If you keep in the loop with The Huddle, you may have seen one of our participants take part in the Guard of Honour during AFL Indigenous Round this year. That participant is Ayden Bartlett Keppler, and that is only part of his journey at The Huddle. Ayden, age 13, first became involved with The Huddle in March this year, signing up to our Huddle Up! Seniors sessions at Manor Lakes P-12 College. His older sister had been attending the program, so he wanted to join in and check it out himself. Since then, Ayden has been coming to Huddle Up! consistently each week for the whole year. His favourite sport is AFL, and he also enjoys cooking and all things technology. An enthusiastic participant, Ayden is always creating new activities and games for The Huddle participants and even gets the staff to join in, since taking part in the program he has developed a love for indoor soccer, bocce (similar to lawn bowls) and badminton. "Ayden is constantly teaching me something each week at programs, whether it's how to complete a Rubix cube in 48 seconds, or anything sporty! He is always a joy in our programs delivering the vibes and the DJ tunes each week!" Community Sprot and Recreation Coordinator Candela Ferreyra Bas stated. Due to being a stand-out in the Huddle Up! Seniors cohort and a proud First Nations boy, Ayden was invited to the Guard of Honour for this North Melbourne Kangaroos Indigenous Round. Ayden attended the amazing experience with his younger brother Riley, who from that day, became a member of Roo Squad. Since his awesome experiences with The Huddle and at North Melbourne Kangaroos games, Ayden is a convert to the football club. Recently Ayden, his brother Riley, and his father Scott attended the Round 13 game versing the Giants to show their support for the club. Staff and volunteers at The Huddle admire Ayden’s commitment to the Huddle Up! Program. The energy he brings to each session with a big smile on his face makes The Huddle staff excited to see him each week! Previous Next

Join the local community in breaking fast during Ramadan < Back The Huddle's 2023 Iftar Cassandra Hadson 24 Apr 2023 Join the local community in breaking fast during Ramadan The City of Melbourne is proudly diverse, with more than 56 per cent of residents having been born overseas. In North Melbourne, almost seven per cent of the community observe Ramadan, the most sacred month of the year for Muslims, marked by a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. On March 30, The Huddle held a community iftar, inviting members from the local North Melbourne public housing estate, community leaders, program participants and their families. It was important for this event to be inclusive of all community, rather than concentrated on community elders and leaders. With COVID-19 and venue refurbishments across 2020, 2021 and 2022, the event was a great opportunity to connect with a community who have experienced a difficult few years and have not had access to the spaces and places in which they feel most comfortable. The Huddle's 2023 iftar dinner involved members from the local North Melbourne public housing estate, community leaders, program participants and their families The North Melbourne Recreation Centre was transformed on the night, with professional staging, dining, and seating bought into the venue. On the night, more than 160 people attended, with most of these attendees being mothers, who cannot always take part in such events. During the evening, several activities took place to ensure all the attendees felt comfortable and at home. The North Melbourne Arts Bus facilitated arts and crafts on the night for the children and were able to refer participants to their monthly program at the North Melbourne Community Centre. Somali food was served to attendees and mats were laid out during the maghrib prayer. Importantly, Sheikh Adam from the Australian Muslim Special Services Agency addressed the audience, explaining to all non-Muslims in attendance the significance of Ramadan and was then able to lead the maghrib prayer. Islamic Nasheeds (a song without musical instruments with lyrics that resemble hymns that praise God) were played throughout the evening, and our MC on the night was previous Huddle employee Nasteha Mohamud. During the event, one mother mentioned that she felt “transported back to Somalia” while another mother thanked a staff member in part “for helping to raise her children”. Attendees appreciated the opportunity to experience the hospitality and warmth of Ramadan, and many commented on the delicious food and festive atmosphere. As the days passed, we witnessed a ripple of positive outcomes beyond the immediate iftar dinner. The event served as a means for promoting cultural diversity and inclusion, which is particularly important in the current climate of heightened social tensions. It provided the opportunity for The Huddle, local businesses, and organisations to build relationships and pave future collaborations and partnerships. The Huddle’s iftar played an important role in bringing people together and fostering a sense of community and belonging, while also promoting cultural understanding and inclusivity. Previous Next

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< Back Young Voices Shaping North Melbourne Community Centre Youth Advisory Group builds stronger connections between young people and key decision makers Zakaria Farah Previous Next

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