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< Back Overcoming the barriers to employment Mafan’s experience participating, volunteering, and working at The Huddle Maddy Ware Previous Next

< Back An Unforgettable Day at the NBA Math Hoops Victorian State Championship A full-on day of maths, sportspersonship and fun! Previous Next

< Back North captain rewarded for outstanding community work North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos captain Emma Kearney has been awarded the 2022 Tom Hafey Variety Heart of Football Award North Media Previous Next

The Huddle Up! Senior Program in Wyndham < Back Empowering Youth Through Sport Stephenie Webb 8 June 2023 The Huddle Up! Senior Program in Wyndham In the vibrant community of Wyndham, the Huddle Up! Senior program has been making a positive impact on young people's lives for the past 6 years. Developed in collaboration between The Huddle and Point Cook Senior Secondary College (PCSSC), this program aims to engage and empower youth through sport and recreation activities. With a focus on fostering inclusivity, belonging, and personal development, the Huddle Up! Senior program has become a catalyst for positive change in the community. Established in 2017 with support from the Wyndham City Council, the Huddle Up! Senior program now runs in three locations across Wyndham and offers a safe and welcoming environment for students in years 7 to 12 to participate in sport and recreation activities. By leveraging the power of physical activity, the program promotes a sense of belonging within the community, enabling individuals, families, and the local community to thrive. Over the past three years, the Huddle Up! Senior program at PCSSC has been instrumental in creating acceptance of diversity and building an inclusive community. The program has helped young people develop social networks, make connections, and engage in physical activities in a psychologically safe space. Through discussions with program participants, it is evident that the program has become a vital outlet for after-school socializing and unwinding. A survey conducted this year showed that 72% of Huddle participants have built connections in their local community, and 85% have increased their physical activity levels since joining The Huddle. "It's an opportunity to unwind after school... the Town Centre is too overwhelming to hang out in after school." - Program Participant Beyond its recreational benefits, the program has empowered young individuals by fostering leadership and initiative skills. Participants are encouraged to organize themselves into teams, coordinate social round-robin tournaments, and even assist with umpiring and scoring. The program's positive influence has extended beyond the sports field, inspiring collaborative projects with partners like Wyndham Youth Services, which aim to further empower young leaders. In 2022, the Huddle Up! Senior program at PCSSC attracted over 189 unique participants from 41 different cultural backgrounds. With a total of 1,196 attendances throughout the year, the program has effectively reached young people from 12 different schools across Wyndham. This year, registration numbers have been equally as promising, with 134 new registrations and 476 attendances from Nov 2022 until June 2023. With an average of 44 attendances per session, these statistics demonstrate the program's popularity and the strong desire for its continuation. The Huddle Up! Senior program stands as a testament to the transformative power of sport and recreation in the lives of young people. Through its commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and social engagement, the program has created a positive ripple in the Wyndham community. Huddle Up Senior at Point Cook Senior, continues to run every Thursday night from 3:00pm – 5:30pm in the school Gymnasium. Register via the link here . Previous Next

From Huddle Holidays participant to Huddle Employee < Back Ekram's story Josh Raymer and Maddy Ware 26 Oct 2022 From Huddle Holidays participant to Huddle Employee Ekram is a 17-year-old Wyndham local, and since 2021, has participated in The Huddle’s HERStory camp, multiple Huddle Holidays Basketball Tournament’s, and The Huddle’s Game Changers program. After taking part in many areas of the Huddle and growing in doing so, Ekram is now employed as a Program Support Officer at The Huddle. One Huddle programs that has seen massive growth throughout 2022 is Wyndham’s Study Squad. Due to an increased demand for study support from young people within the Wyndham community, there was a need for a Program Support Officer to join the team to assist young people to complete their study and access free tutoring. Ekram was touted by Huddle staff as a young person that would be a great fit to assist with the program. She had previously demonstrated a desire to work at The Huddle, due to her enjoyment of Huddle programs she had participated in, and experiences she’d heard from other young people that have worked at The Huddle. Ekram first participated in The Huddle through the HERStory camp, an initiative for young women. Ekram attended HERStory with a group of friends, and the camp introduced her to some of the Huddle staff and programs available to her. “The camp was fun being around people I know – I also had to get out of my comfort zone when meeting new people. It was my first-time meeting everyone at The Huddle, and I felt like I had a connection with the staff, which made me want to keep coming back to other Huddle programs.” From there, Ekram participated in multiple Huddle basketball tournaments. Basketball is a huge passion of Ekram’s, and her involvement in multiple women’s only Huddle Slam’s strengthened her connection with The Huddle. Ekram also attended a Youth Employment forum organised by The Huddle’s Social Cohesion Team, and this led to her involvement with Game Changers – The Huddle’s employment program. Through the Game Changers program, Ekram was able to develop her employability skills, and she registered despite having a casual job already. After meeting with the Careers Coordinator, Ekram advised she would like to be considered for future opportunities at The Huddle as she had been involved in many of the programs and wanted to highlight her skills in a paid capacity. Prior to Ekram’s interview at The Huddle, she worked with the Huddle’s Careers Coordinator, Maddy Ware, on interview preparation and displaying her skills in a professional setting. During Ekram’s interview, she was able to highlight her previous experience and skills and demonstrated how she would adopt and amplify The Huddle’s values if she were to be successful. With the support of the Careers Coordinator’s scaffolded interview questions, Ekram was able to clearly demonstrate times she had utilized skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership which led her to be successful in gaining the position of Program Support Officer, supporting Wyndham’s Study Squad program as an employee as opposed to participant. “I felt nervous coming in, but when I saw Josh and Maddy (Huddle co-ordinators), I felt more comfortable and more excited to complete the interview. It went smoothly, and I felt I answered questions to the best of my ability because I felt at ease." Ekram started as Program Support Officer at The Huddle in September this year. Ekram’s role assists young people with achieving their education goals, feeling welcome in space, and most importantly involves being able to relate to the young people that come into the Huddle. Ekram’s addition to Study Squad has further strengthened the connection between program attendees and The Huddle, and there is now a greater amount of support provided for attendees. Ekram is developing her skills in working with young people, managing databases and systems, creating a network of industry professionals, supporting others to achieve their goals and much more. The photo above shows Ekram on her very first day working on the Huddle team. She is also a role model for Study Squad attendees and has demonstrated a strong connection with participants. Ekram has also started to assist with other programs such as Huddle Holidays, with more opportunities to come. The Huddle is greater for having Ekram involved. “I feel like I have connected with young people in a way that I didn’t think I could, and I’ve learned how to talk to new people, I feel more confident in running the program and I’m gaining an awareness in what needs to happen to manage the program successfully” Ekram shared some of her hopes for the future, and that she wants “...to be a lawyer; I want to go to university and study law. I’m currently in Year 11, about to go into Year 12, so I want to complete my secondary schooling and go on to get industry experience. I really want to get into Migration law, to help people that need assistance settling in Australia.” Ekram’s story demonstrates how important it is to have young people involved in the delivery of The Huddle’s programs to maximize the opportunity for growth, learning and belonging for all participants. Previous Next

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

< Back Huddle Holidays Summer 2025 An adventurous and fun summer holidays! Previous Next

Abdullah's Journey with Huddle Up! Junior < Back Nurturing Growth and Connection Mariam Taleb 19 Jan 2024 Abdullah's Journey with Huddle Up! Junior Huddle Up! Junior, a program situated at The Hub in Docklands, is on a mission to enrich the lives of primary school-aged children. The program not only seeks to increase physical activity levels but also endeavors to build social connections, instill new skills, and create a profound sense of belonging for its participants. Huddle Up! Junior addresses the challenge of the limited availability of activities for children to stay active and socialise in a secure environment after school, especially for families like Abdullah's, who are new to Australia and unfamiliar with the area. Abdullah is a 8-year-old boy who, along with his parents, arrived in Australia from Saudi Arabia in 2020. The family's primary purpose was to pursue education and obtain degrees. Having accomplished their academic goals in 2023, Abdullah's parents recently returned to Saudi Arabia in January of 2024. Abdullah and his mother, Amal, attended Huddle Up! at Docklands every Tuesday. Amal first learned about the program at Docklands Primary School and is delighted that Abdullah could participate in a variety of sports and engaging activities each week. She expressed that she found joy in seeing Abdullah play with other children, make new friends, and extend those connections to school. Abdullah's father has expressed gratitude for the additional activities that the Huddle has involved the family in. A standout moment was their participation in the AFLW Grand Final, where Abdullah had the opportunity to run out through the banner as the junior mascot for The Huddle. For Abdullah, this experience was not only his favourite but also the most memorable with The Huddle, evident in the uncontainable smile on his face on the day. He shared that the diversity of sports he engages in keeps him returning to the Tuesday program. Some sports are entirely new to him, and the coaches, especially his favourite, Maz, make it easy for him to connect with both them and fellow participants. Abdullah's time with Huddle Up! Junior has cultivated a sense of fun, the building of connections with peers, a heightened sense of belonging within the community, and the confidence to embrace new experiences. As Abdullah returns to Saudi Arabia, he carries with him not just memories, but a stockpile of new skills and games acquired during his time in Australia. Previous Next

< Back Game Changers Pitch Event - Intake Two Intake Two of Game Changers for 2023, in Werribee for the first time in the programs history. Previous Next

< Back Learning, Playing, Thriving at Huddle Holidays Spring 2025 Over 330 young people came together to learn new skills, build friendships, and grow together. Patrick McPhee Previous Next

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Introducing 6 FREE, action-packed STEM lessons seamlessly integrated into the Level 5-8 Australian and Victorian Curriculum and New South Wales Syllabus to engage students with real world applications. Fun and innovative motorsport-themed STEM lessons, aligned with Curriculum. Filter by State Select State Filter by Learning Topics Select Learning Topics VICTORIAN CURRICULUM A Chance At Victory Can your students build a Supercars Championship team using a set budget? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Map A Rally Can your students use mapping software to design a rally course on Australian roads? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS A Chance At Victory Can your students build a Supercars Championship team using a set budget? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS Map A Rally Can your students use mapping software to design a rally course on Australian roads? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM A Chance At Victory Can your students build a Supercars Championship team using a set budget? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Map A Rally Can your students use mapping software to design a rally course on Australian roads? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Design A Race Car Can your students design a wound-up rubber band powered race car? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Motorkhana Method Can your students set up a Motorkhana-style obstacle course? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS Design A Race Car Can your students design a wound-up rubber band powered race car? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS Motorkhana Method Can your students set up a Motorkhana-style obstacle course? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Design A Race Car Can your students design a wound-up rubber band powered race car? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Motorkhana Method Can your students set up a Motorkhana-style obstacle course? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Engineer A Race Track Can your students design the perfect racetrack for Formula 4 racing? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Protecting Eggbert Can your students design and prototype a helmet to keep a driver safe? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS Engineer A Race Track Can your students design the perfect racetrack for Formula 4 racing? VIEW LESSON NEW SOUTH WALES SYLLABUS Protecting Eggbert Can your students design and prototype a helmet to keep a driver safe? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Engineer A Race Track Can your students design the perfect racetrack for Formula 4 racing? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Protecting Eggbert Can your students design and prototype a helmet to keep a driver safe? VIEW LESSON I love how easy it was to implement in the classroom. My girls were of higher ability so they were very independent and had the skills to do proper research. Classroom Teacher, Wenona School In partnership with