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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

An overnight camp for young women to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. An overnight camp for young women to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. pic6.jpeg pic2.jpeg pic3.jpeg pic6.jpeg 1/6 HERstory is an overnight camp designed for young women to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through leadership and team building activities and challenges. REGISTER The camp intrigued me, and I really enjoyed the activities. The activities were engaging and challenging. They made me come out of my comfort zone. I made some new friends and caught up with some of my friends Program participant Previous Next

An overnight camp for young men to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. An overnight camp for young men to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. Hissotry.png Hissotry.png 1/1 HISstory is an overnight camp designed for young men to connect, share stories, be inspired and have fun through leadership and team building activities and challenges. REGISTER So much fun! Wish the camp days were longer James, participant Previous Next

Photos Kicks, Marks and Cultural Connections The North Melbourne Kangaroos Welcome New Fans to Aussie Rules Footy Next Community Camp 2025 Highlights Snapshot of Community Camp in Wyndham Next Community Camp - Wyndham 2024 North Melbourne Football Club Community Camp Next Huddle Up! Junior Skateboarding Kensington Skate Park Next Spirit of Tasmania Visit Werribee Secondary College visit the Port of Geelong Next Huddle Holidays - Winter 23' Volleyball Tournament, Self Defence, Multi Art Clinic, Ice Skating Next Game Changers Intake One Pitch Event Next 2023 Summer Huddle Holidays Volleyball Next The Amazing Race The Amazing Race 2022 Next Uniting Communities Through Sport at North Melbourne A celebration of youth, energy, and community Next Huddle Holidays Summer 2025 An adventurous and fun summer holidays! Next Game Changers Pitch Event Intake One, 2024 Next Huddle Holidays - Spring '23 All the best moments from the most recent Huddle Holiday's Next Welcome To AFL - Session 2 Round 18 v Hawthorn Next NMFC Visit to Point Cook College for Next Gen in Schools Eddie Ford, Ben Cunnington and Cooper Harvey visit the students from Point Cook College - of which Eddie is an alumni. Next 2023 Iftar The Huddle's 2023 Iftar Next 2023 Summer Huddle Holidays Surfing and Picnic Next The Huddle's Annual Iftar Event A Journey of Personal Growth and Community Connection Next Welcome to AFL, Round 6 v Hawthorn Our biggest Welcome To AFL ever! Next Female Sports Tournament Hosted by Carlton Baths, in partnership with Jump Ball Next Victorian Math Hoops Championship The first ever Victorian Math Hoops Championship was held at The Huddle this month. Next HERStory Camp - Winter 23' Winter HERStory Camp at Mt Evelyn Discovery Camp Next Welcome to AFL North Melbourne Kangaroos v St Kilda Next Game Day Featuring special guests Luke Davies-Uniacke and Mia King Next 2022 Spring Huddle Holidays Wellness Day, Superclinic Next Shooters Shoot: Hoopin' for a cause Snapshots of Shooters Shoot 24' Next The Huddle Iftar 2024 Ramadan celebrations at The Huddle Next Huddle Holidays - Summer '24 Volleyball, Surf Trip, Jewellery Making Class Next Welcome To AFL - Session 3 Round 22 v Essendon Next Game Changers Pitch Event - Intake Two Intake Two of Game Changers for 2023, in Werribee for the first time in the programs history. Next 2023 Autumn Huddle Holidays Rock Climbing, Reptile Encounter, Multisport Superclinic, Barista Course Next 3x3 Hustle Melbourne City Slam Next Game Day VIP Event The Huddle unveil the new Game Day Program at this Grand Opening Next