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Throughout June, the Kangaroos celebrated Pride Month with activities that recognised and supported the LGBTQIA+ community. < Back Celebrating Pride Month Maddy Tatikonda 10 July 2026 Throughout June, the Kangaroos celebrated Pride Month with activities that recognised and supported the LGBTQIA+ community. Throughout June, the Kangaroos hosted a range of activities to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQIA+ community as part of the club's commitment to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy. One of the highlights was the annual Rainbow Roo Trivia, which brought together AFLW program and administration staff to test their knowledge of queer history, culture and pop culture. The Club was fortunate to have the fantastic Marnie Vinall and Hester Brown as hosts, whose energy and enthusiasm made for an engaging and memorable event. Teams battled it out for the coveted grand prize: a gift pack from Queer Food, a social enterprise that reinvests its revenue into an impact fund providing micro-grants for gender-affirming care, helping address the ongoing barriers faced by trans and gender-diverse communities. The event was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices, strengthen connections across the club, and continue building a culture where everyone feels valued, respected and included. Previous Next

Strengthening bonds at the fourth annual Community Iftar. < Back 2026 Huddle Community Iftar: Community & Connection Asli Abdullahi 10 Mar 2026 Strengthening bonds at the fourth annual Community Iftar. The Huddle held its fourth Community Iftar this year, bringing together more than 200 community members in North Melbourne to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. The event created a welcoming space for families, community leaders, partners, and young people to gather, reflect, and share the spiritually significant moment of Iftar together. Led by MC Warsan Mohamed, the evening included speeches from The Huddle’s CEO Cameren McLeod, Sheena Watt MP, and Yaqub Hashi, a former Huddle participant and emerging community leader. Each speaker reflected on the importance of community, belonging, and coming together during the holy month of Ramadan. https://vimeo.com/1172007657 For many attendees, the gathering held deep religious and cultural meaning. Ramadan is a time for reflection, prayer, and strengthening connections, and the Iftar provided an opportunity for the community to come together in unity. After a period of relocation, many participants shared that returning to celebrate together helped them feel at home again. One attendee reflected on the importance of the evening, saying, “Ramadan is a good time to be around the people you love and the community you have grown up with.” The strong turnout highlighted the importance of community-led spaces that foster connection and belonging during Ramadan. Previous Next

The Kangaroos combine pre-season preparation with a packed community program across Tasmania. < Back North Melbourne Kangaroos Community Camp 8 June 2026 The Kangaroos combine pre-season preparation with a packed community program across Tasmania. The camp forms part of the club's ongoing commitment to the Tasmanian community, with the squad balancing pre-season training with a series of grassroots initiatives designed to bring the Kangaroos closer to the community. The itinerary included: Community Superclinic – Local juniors turned out to play alongside the team at a hands-on skills clinic. STJFL Girls Matches – The Kangaroos got amongst the action at the Southern Tasmanian Junior Football League, supporting the next generation of female footballers. Women's Club Training Session – Local women's football clubs joined players and coaches for a joint training session. NMFC Pre-Season Training Camp – The squad put in the hard yards with a block of intensive training sessions as part of its 2026 preparation. Local Visits – The group also took in some of what Tasmania has to offer away from the track, including a trip on the local Sauna Boat. The camp demonstrates the club's ongoing relationships with local leagues, clubs and communities ahead of the new AFLW season. All juniors who participated in activities throughout the camp became members of our Roo Squad , giving them access to North Melbourne AFLW home matches. You can join our Roo Squad today! Previous Next

A cracking day for footy and an immersive introduction to Aussie Rules. < Back Welcome to AFL hops into Arden Street Xavier Smith 31 Oct 2024 A cracking day for footy and an immersive introduction to Aussie Rules. In what was a cracking day for footy, North Melbourne and The Huddle hosted its latest Welcome to AFL event during the AFLW Week 6 match between our mighty Kangaroos and the Western Bulldogs at Arden Street, drawing in 80 participants, many of whom experienced their first AFLW game. This event offered an immersive introduction to Australian football culture, complete with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at North Melbourne’s spiritual home and a kick-to-kick session on the iconic Arden Street Oval. The excitement of the day was further heightened as our North Melbourne AFLW team triumphed with a resounding 55-point victory. Among the attendees, international student Kristy Feng expressed her appreciation, saying, “The Welcome to AFL event is a must-try experience for international students in Melbourne. It was such a great and fun experience for myself and my friends. We shared joy and laughter in the activities, which also deepened our friendships. Sport is one of the best ways to socialize with people from diverse backgrounds and students from other educational institutions within Melbourne. The Welcome to AFL event helps connect international students to Australian culture.” The program provided a welcoming platform for participants to experience the excitement of the game, meet new friends, and immerse themselves in Australian culture, making it a highlight not only for the participants, but of North Melbourne’s AFLW season. We can’t wait to see you at a Welcome to AFL event in 2025. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/90d451_2ee8594ec3a74103927b2f9592bc2b00/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Previous Next

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The North Melbourne Kangaroos Welcome New Fans to Aussie Rules Footy. < Back Kicks, Marks and Cultural Connections Previous Next

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North Media takes you inside the Kangaroos' AFL Community Camp in Rochester and Bendigo < Back Roos give back in Rochester for AFL Community Camp Previous Next