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A STEM education initiative designed to bring the excitement of Motorsport into classrooms across the country. < Back Official Launch for GOAL! Motorsport Australia David Middlemast 23 Mar 2025 A STEM education initiative designed to bring the excitement of Motorsport into classrooms across the country. We are proud to officially launch Motorsport Australia GOAL!, a STEM education initiative designed to bring the excitement of motorsport into classrooms across the country. Developed in partnership with Motorsport Australia and the Mathematical Association of Victoria, GOAL! offers six interactive lesson plans that use motorsport to teach core STEM principles to students in Years 5-8. Since becoming available to schools in mid-2024, the program has already been adopted by 106 schools, with 165 teachers downloading the resources and engaging over 4,600 students nationwide. Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra said the launch of GOAL! represents a significant step in making motorsport more accessible to young Australians. “Motorsport Australia GOAL! is about more than just motorsport – it’s about inspiring the next generation of engineers, team strategists, and problem solvers,” Vohra said. “By bringing motorsport into the classroom, we’re providing students with hands-on learning experiences that make STEM education more engaging and relevant. “Motorsport offers meaningful career options, and Motorsport Australia GOAL! is an early step for STEM pathways into building the skills needed for roles in engineering, data analysis, aerodynamics, and race strategy.” The program features lessons such as ‘Chance of Victory’, where students learn about probability and team management by allocating a budget across a racing team, and ‘Protecting Eggbert’, which teaches safety principles as students design and test helmets after learning from real racing drivers like Bayley Hall, Porsche Carrera Cup driver. “The early response has been fantastic, with more than 4,600 students already engaging with Motorsport Australia GOAL! in classrooms across the country. Now that we’ve officially launched, we’re excited to reach even more schools and continue to show students that motorsport isn’t just about racing – it’s about science, strategy, and teamwork,” said Charlie Barlow, Development Manager, Motorsport Australia. “Motorsport Australia GOAL! aligns to the Australian and Victorian Curriculum, and the NSW Syllabus, ensuring teachers have an accessible and engaging resource that supports student learning and introduces them to the world of motorsport in a way they may not have experienced before. “We’re excited to see this program continue to grow and inspire the next generation of students across the country.” Importantly, the initiative is not designed to compete with other motorsport STEM programs, but rather to introduce students to motorsport-inspired learning before they potentially progress to initiatives like FIA Girls on Track. “At The Huddle, we’re passionate about using sport to create meaningful educational opportunities for young Australians. Our partnership with Motorsport Australia on GOAL! is a perfect example of how sport can be a powerful tool for learning, particularly in STEM,” said Cameron McLeod, CEO, The Huddle. “Motorsport Australia GOAL! has been designed to give students a fresh and engaging way to learn STEM through the world of motorsport. “Hands-on, real-world application helps students retain knowledge, and this program provides an exciting way to introduce key concepts like engineering, probability, and design in a way that resonates with young learners.” “GOAL! is a fantastic way to introduce students to the many different career paths in motorsport beyond just driving,” said Aiva Anagnostiadis , Professional Racing Driver, who attended the event as a guest speaker. “STEM plays such a huge role in racing, from aerodynamics to race strategy, and this program helps students see how those skills apply in the real world. “For those who want to take their learning even further, GOAL! can also be a stepping stone to programs like F1 in Schools, where students can put their engineering and problem-solving skills to the test in a competitive environment.” Also speaking at the launch event, 2024 Bathurst 1000 Winner Todd Hazelwood highlighted the program’s role in broadening participation in motorsport, particularly for young women. “Motorsport is so much more than just driving—it’s about science, technology, engineering, and teamwork. Programs like GOAL! help students see that they can have a future in motorsport, whether as a driver, engineer, or strategist,” Hazelwood said. With the official launch now underway, Motorsport Australia aims to expand the program to 500 schools across the country, ensuring even more students get the opportunity to engage with motorsport in a meaningful way. For more information on Motorsport Australia GOAL! or to access the lesson plans, please click here . Previous Next

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Moukhtar grows into a community leader through Game Changers < Back A Game Changers Story Previous Next

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Jabrill is a young person from North Melbourne, who first engaged with The Huddle at age 13. < Back Giving Back to My Community Emily Maiorana 13 June 2024 Jabrill is a young person from North Melbourne, who first engaged with The Huddle at age 13. Over the years, he has taken part in a number of programs at The Huddle including, Study Squad, Huddle Up!, Huddle Holidays and our careers programs Game Changers, all of which have had significant influence on him. Jabrill continuously expresses that The Huddle gave him a sense of belonging as a young child and now as a young adult a variety of opportunities and launchpad to excel in his future. Among the multitude of memories, learnings, and experiences for Jabrill, one that stands out is when AFL superstar Ben Brown volunteered at Study Squad and assisted Jabrill with his Math’s revision for an upcoming test. “I didn’t know he was a football player, but I think that’s what made it special”, said Jabrill. The space gave Jabrill the chance to dedicate appropriate time to his studies and earn results he was proud of. Maintaining consistent engagement with The Huddle, led to his participation in our careers program Game Changers in 2023. Game Changers, delivered in partnership with the Victorian State Government, Paving the Way Forward and Ubuntu Project, provides young people with the opportunity to authentically develop their transferable skills, gain industry connections and participate in a guided ‘Employment Experience’. Game Changers provides young people the opportunity to develop a project and pitch it to a panel of industry leaders at our Pitch Event. It was at this event where Jabrill met a leader within the North Melbourne Community, Kahlid, from The Center who delivers a range of programs for families living in North Melbourne. Jabrill has always been deeply connected to his community and has felt empowered to lead and give back and the connection with Kahlid would prove to be beneficial later in Jabrill’s employment journey. Jabrill continued to access The Huddle’s Game Changers 1-on-1 support program where he received tailored assistance focused on developing and understanding his transferable skills, personal brand, professionalism and industry networks. Jabrill was also offered a ‘Paid Employment Experience’ position with The Huddle because of his commitment and enthusiasm at our Pitch Event. During this time, he worked as a casual with a group of young people on exploring ways to increase engagement between The Huddle and our community. Towards the end of Jabrill’s ‘Employment Experience’, The Centre began expanding its community outreach programs and informed The Huddle about a new Community Development Officer role. Kahlid, who would supervise the position, was passionate about offering it to someone deeply embedded in the North Melbourne community. Jabrill was an obvious candidate for the role and didn’t hesitate to apply. “I knew The Huddle would help me put my best foot forward,” said Jabrill. Jabrill committed to developing a strong application, practised his interview skills with our Careers Coordinator in the lead up and was deservingly offered the position. “The Game Changers program truly prepared me for what work would be like”. Currently in addition to his role with The Centre, Jabrill continues to work as a casual with The Huddle at programs including Study Squad and Huddle Up!. Jabrill feels grateful to be on the other side of programs that once helped him thrive, and now enjoys working to provide similar opportunities in his own community to learn, grow and belong. Previous Next

Basketball is breaking barriers and empowering youth in Melbourne’s West. < Back Using Basketball to Empower Melbourne’s Youth Rachael Scotland 5 Mar 2025 Basketball is breaking barriers and empowering youth in Melbourne’s West. Shooters Shoot is a Melbourne based youth organisation that works to raise money and awareness on key issues facing young people in Western Melbourne including breaking the stigma around mental health, youth disengagement, and the value of sport. Their work culminates in an end of year charity basketball tournament which, now in it’s fourth year, brings together over 1000 people throughout the weekend; the reputation of this event has begun drawing basketball teams from across the country. After the event, organisers work to support young people in Melbourne’s West by providing workshops, free counselling, building bikes and delivering their message through schools. Over the course of the two-day event, they were able to raise $40,000. Shooters Shoot has raised over $100,000 over their last 4 major events, which is reinvested back into community. Huddle staff attended the recent tournament in December, and created a video that captures some of the excitement of the tournament weekend, as well as highlighting the impact their work has across the year. We are working together with Shooters Shoot to help build their capacity as an organisation, to ensure this small volunteer led organisation is able to continue to engage thousands of young people and deliver their powerful message. Previous Next

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Cultivating Skills and Building Lasting Confidence < Back Mastering Confidence: Unleashing Your Inner Game Changer John King 24 Aug 2023 Cultivating Skills and Building Lasting Confidence New research released from headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation (2023) shows only one in two young people feel confident when it comes to succeeding in their current or future career aspirations. The headspace National Youth Mental Health Survey found only 54 per cent of young people felt fairly or very confident in applying for a job. The same survey found only 52 per cent of young people felt they have the necessary skills to succeed in their current or future career. Game Changers supports young people to be critical thinkers, develop transferable skills, define their career pathways, and gain employment with organisations that are welcoming and inclusive. Delivered through collaborative partnerships with youth led cultural groups located within our communities, participants are also brought together through various education workshops and forums, including with industry professionals to grow their confidence, skills, knowledge and networks. Weng Hei Chan (Vanessa) participated in Game Changers in Autumn, joining nineteen other young people to develop and expand on these skill sets. Participants were given a central question during the Game Changers workshops and tasked with creating innovative solutions using ideation and problem-solving frameworks. Working in collaborative groups, participants had to create a media plan and presentation which answered, “how can we tell the stories of elite athletes in a unique and engaging way?". “This program incorporates my two interests: sports and media. It was exciting to think about these two things together every day. Getting to work with something I am passionate about, plus with people sharing the same interest, I enjoyed all the happy, sometimes tough, and brainstorming moments in the program.” While moving through the activities within Game Changers, staff from The Huddle and Ubuntu Project work with groups to identify the various transferrable skills they are using to complete tasks, overcome challenges and solve problems. There is also a focus on how participant’s experiences within Game Changers can be used to demonstrate skills, characteristics and talents that are highly desirable for employers looking to hire young people. “An attitude or behaviour can determine the impression others have of me. And of course, there's no need to hide my personality and differences, because this makes me stand out from others.” After completing their group activities, participants are given the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of industry professionals. This also affords them an opportunity to meet with people who are succeeding in the career fields they are interested in, build their professional networks and gain insights into what it takes to get employment in particular industries. At the conclusion of the Pitch Event portion of the Game Changers Programs, The Huddle offer five paid Employment Experiences to participants, who get the opportunity to incorporate their innovative ideas into a program or initiative being delivered by The Huddle. As a result of her participation in Game Changers, Vanessa was able to build her confidence, showcase her talents and gain real-world experience and advice that would benefit her on her career journey. Vanessa was also offered and Employment Experience with The Huddle to help create the next series of True North videos with our AFL and AFLW players. “Game Changers has provided an insight into what workplaces, employers and HR expect in Australia. The information is important to make me more competitive in the job market. Especially, as an international fresh graduate, it's tough to find a job that I like. It also provides an opportunity to apply the skills that I learnt to a media pitch. Through it, I feel I am closer to a real working environment than before. This program has prepared me to become more mature to face the challenges in my future career… and now our team is making True North videos, we participated in and we contributed to every part of the production. The program has allowed me to convert my knowledge into reality, which the university cannot provide.” Game Changers will continue to provide unique and engaging opportunities for young people to gain experience, grow professionally and build their confidence to ensure they have the skills and resilience needed to succeed to the current employment climate. To learn more about Game Changers, please contact: Emily Maiorana, Careers Coordinator at The Huddle. emily.maiorana@nmfc.com.au . Previous Next