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The inaugural Huddle Holidays Multi-Art Super Clinic < Back Multi-Art Super Clinic - Huddle Holidays Winter 23' Previous Next

How one creative idea became a platform for real conversations and community connection. < Back Think Progress, Not Perfection Zakaria Farah 9 Oct 2025 How one creative idea became a platform for real conversations and community connection. Abdiweli’s story is what How We Move is all about. He was never one to be boxed in by a single path. Instead of waiting to figure everything out, he leaned into what he enjoyed — creative work. What began as a simple idea to start a podcast grew into the Fairdinkum Podcast , a platform that has made its mark by sparking conversations, challenging ideas, and amplifying voices that matter. Guided by the motto “think progress, not perfection” Abdiweli has built something that is both influential and relatable. His journey is a reminder that you don’t need to have everything planned from the start. Success can come from trying, from following curiosity, and from giving yourself space to grow along the way. His story shows that sometimes the best moves aren’t planned — they’re discovered. How We Move is a series that captures the different ways voices from our communities navigate life, pursue their dreams and make an impact. “Move” is about more than motion. It is moving through challenges, moving towards opportunities and moving forward in our own way. This series shares the real stories of voices who turned challenges into opportunities and dreams into reality. Each journey reminds us there is no single definition of success. What matters is how we move towards it and the possibilities we open up along the way. Previous Next

The future of North Melbourne descended on Arden St for the 2022 Future Roos clinic. < Back Sights and sounds of the Future Roos clinic Previous Next

The Huddle's employees share their stories with Truganina students < Back True North ‘Grit’ with Al-Taqwa College Joshua Raymer 16 May 2023 The Huddle's employees share their stories with Truganina students The True North framework focuses on connections, values, identity, grit, mindset, mental health, emotional intelligence, understanding others, teamwork, leadership, and self-awareness. All workshops support young people to develop resilience, build upon their protective factors by identifying and developing their strengths, and increase their understanding of social cohesion through exploring perspectives and stories of others. For a second year running, The Huddle delivered two True North sessions at Al-Taqwa College’s Year 12 Camps. These camps are aimed to provide 100 students with motivation, inspiration, and strategies to succeed in their final year of secondary schooling. To suit the theme of the camps, The Huddle delivered our ‘Grit’ workshops at both the Boys and Girls camps. The ‘Grit’ workshop explores the importance of students showing resilience and determination - highlighting that to achieve success, an individual must display grit when faced with challenging situations. Importantly, The Huddle had former Al-Taqwa students and community leaders co-facilitate each ‘Grit’ workshop. Saeed Ali (Coordinator, Social Cohesion for Children and Young People, pictured above), Khadija Abdullah (Program Support Officer) and Asli Abdullahi (Coordinator, Social Cohesion for Parents, Women and Families) presented relatable stories demonstrating how they showed grit and determination during their secondary schooling and university studies. The shared experiences of facilitators and students enhanced a sense of connection and understanding between all parties throughout the sessions. The stories told by facilitators resonated strongly with students, and Huddle staff were able to promote how other programs such as Study Squad can help students during their final year of secondary schooling. The Huddle is now working with Al-Taqwa College on integrating more social cohesion through education, or SCTE, initiatives throughout 2023 and beyond. The Huddle recently assisted Al-Taqwa students with running activities at their annual Eid fundraiser, and Al-Taqwa College staff are also utilising The Huddle’s True North Portal and relevant resources to deliver lessons to students. “We really appreciate your team coming out to the camp and running the program. It was definitely beneficial. I’ve also used True North resources during my lessons which were great!” – Urooj Shah, Year 12 Coordinator, Al-Taqwa College Interested in learning more, or accessing free resources? True North and other Huddle educator resources can be found here. Previous Next

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How mentorship and experience helped Moukhtar grow into a community leader. < Back From Game Changer to Community Leader John King 31 Jan 2025 How mentorship and experience helped Moukhtar grow into a community leader. Moukhtar Dahir participated in our first Game Changers cohort in Spring 2023, working as a casual to support the development of an Alumni program at The Huddle as part of his Employment Experience. In March 2024, Moukhtar successfully applied for a Multicultural Development Officer role through the Bachar Houli Foundation, housed with the Sports & Recreation Team at The Huddle and would support delivery of our Huddle Up, Welcome to AFL, Huddle Holidays and AFL Victoria programs in a part-time capacity, while he completed his studies. “Moukhtar has been an incredible asset to our team, he brings a passion, dedication, and most importantly a genuine connection to the community. His ability to engage with young people and create meaningful connections with them has had a lasting impact, empowering them and fostering a sense of belonging,” said Xavier Smith, Head of Sport & Recreation of Moukhtar’s contribution to the team. “Not only did working part-time with The Huddle provide me with the flexibility to manage my studies but I was also mentored throughout the role helping me develop experience in the workforce, build up my confidence, improve communication skills and learn how to deal with uncomfortable situations head on.” Moukhtar said. In October 2024, a role within The Huddle’s Community Development team became available and Moukhtar was encouraged to apply. He was appointed to the full-time position of Coordinator Community Engagement, which focuses on developing and implementing initiatives that foster interaction, participation, and a sense of belonging among our community members, stakeholders, and the broader organisation, primarily with the Somali community in the Cities of Melbourne and Wyndham. “Because of the skills, knowledge, and confidence I had developed in the part-time role, it allowed me to grow and be in a position where I was encouraged to apply for and appointed for the Coordinator Community Engagement role, which was only possible because of the valuable work the Game Changers program does for young people,” Moukhtar said. Moukhtar’s journey from Game Changers participant to Community Engagement Coordinator shows the power of mentorship, experience, and opportunity. His story highlights how programs like Game Changers empower young people, build confidence, and create meaningful career pathways. Previous Next

We join together to break fast at Arden Street. < Back The Huddle Iftar 2024 Previous Next

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Watching tennis superstars up close! < Back A day at the Australian Open Jasper Menor 15 Jan 2025 Watching tennis superstars up close! Our Senior Huddle Holidays participants had an unforgettable day exploring the Australian Open! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was electric, with exciting activations at every turn—there was never a dull moment! We watched some Aussie superstars hit the courts for practice and even caught the first few sets of an incredible match between Naomi Osaka and Karolina Muchova. The thrill of seeing world-class tennis up close was truly inspiring. The feeling of watching tennis live is like no other—you can feel the energy and glory as two athletes battle it out in front of thousands. For many, it was their first time at the AO, making the experience even more special. The cheers, the action, and the sheer energy of the event made for a day we won’t soon forget! Stay tuned for more Huddle Holidays adventures and watch us hit the waves as we head to Anglesea! Previous Next

Kicking goals inside and outside the classroom < Back A Snapshot of Community Camp 2025 Previous Next

From online beginnings to hands-on learning, Kevin’s made the most of every moment. < Back Kevin’s Huddle Journey: New Skills, New Friends, New Perspectives Patrick McPhee 30 July 2025 From online beginnings to hands-on learning, Kevin’s made the most of every moment. Kevin started attending activities with The Huddle back in 2020, as were the times back then, a lot of his introduction to The Huddle was through online programs. He participated in online sporting sessions, picnics and exciting education activities, such as a mammal encounter! Once the world opened up, Kevin continued accessing programs as they returned to face to face. Through Huddle Holidays he has attended snow trips, surf trips, yoga classes and more. At Huddle Up! Junior he has been introduced and developed skills in a range of sports and has also attended community events such as Iftar. Most recently Kevin attended his first Huddle Holidays Senior activity, a Barista course where he learned to make coffees. A skill he hopes to take home, to be able to make coffees for his family. Kevin has attended many Junior programs alongside his brother Louis, however he has also been bold and open to attending programs alone where he has had great experiences and met new people which has helped to, as he says, “widen his eyes and see the world in a different perspective”. See below Kevin’s responses to our questions exploring his experience at The Huddle! What’s Your name and how old are you?   My name is Kevin and I am 12 years old.  What are some of the activities you have done with The Huddle?  I have been ice skating, coffee making, tennis, Snow mountain excursions, and also been to footy and weekly sports at north Melbourne community centre.  What has been your favourite activity?  I like going to the snow mountains, coffee making and ice skating.  Why was it your favourite activity and how did it make you feel?  My favourite activity is coffee making because in this whole day activity I get to learn something new that I have never experienced before.  What have you learnt at The Huddle?  I learnt how to make coffee, play footy, basketball, tennis, skate on ice, ski on snow and also learnt how to be kind to others without hurting yourself either physically or mentally.  What keeps you coming back to The Huddle and what would you tell someone attending for the first time?  I like to come to the huddle because it makes me widen my eyes and see the world in a different perspective. Previous Next

Winter Holidays Wrap < Back Winter 23' Huddle Holidays Previous Next