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Since 2010, The Huddle has engaged over 120,000 young people from over 160 different cultures. About Enhance education and career outcomes for young people through the power of sport. Born out of the role and value of sport and the influence the North Melbourne Football Club plays in connecting people across different ages, genders, and cultures; The Huddle was established in 2010 as the community arm of the Club in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation. It was established to engage, support, and empower young people to build on their strengths, and contribute to more socially inclusive communities. The Huddle works with sports to help them be a leader in the community by inspiring young people to learn, grow and belong. Board Peter Scanlon AO Chairman Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Peter is the Chair and founder of Taverners Group, a private family company with a range of diversifed businesses and investments. Peter is also the Chair of the Scanlon Foundation whose primary focus is research and projects to assist in the acceptance and settlement of new migrants to Australia. He is Chair of Community Hubs Australia and the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute. Anthea Hancocks Director Bachelor of Science Masters of Business Administration Masters of Arts Anthea is currently the CEO of the Scanlon Foundation and the Scanlon Foundation Research Institute. Anthea has an extensive background in community service, business development, education, communications, relationship and services marketing and strategy through senior leadership roles in private, government and not-for-profit organisations. Dr Bulent (Hass) Dellal Director Diploma in Music Hon. Doctorate Social Sciences Adjunct Professor Hass is currently the Executive Director at the Australian Multicultural Foundation. Hass has extensive experience throughout Australia and internationally on multicultural affairs and has led a number of initiatives for the benefit and development of the general community. Julie Laycock Director Bachelor of Science (Honours) Julie is currently the General Manager of Customer & Insights at 7-Eleven. Julie has extensive experience in brand and communications, category management, research and insights and has previously held a number of senior marketing roles with Red Bull, Coca-Cola and Tesco Stores UK. She is the Chair of the Australian Association of Convenience Stores. OUR PROGRAMS STRATEGY 2024-2026 OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY PRIVACY POLICY

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How Anita Transformed Her Passion for Sport and Community into Empowering Local Youth < Back Game Changers to Community Leader Emily Maiorana 16 Aug 2024 How Anita Transformed Her Passion for Sport and Community into Empowering Local Youth The Huddle is proud to highlight the story of Anita; a former Game Changers participant who has used the skills she has developed and opportunity she obtained through the program, to engage in the Wyndham community and work with The Huddle in co-facilitating in programs. Anita is an incredible young woman from the Wyndham area, who has a strong passion for inspiring and empowering youth within her own community and understanding the importance of feeling like you belong, Anita arrived in Australia from New Zealand in 2019 and quickly found sport as a place that felt like home. Since then, Anita has engaged in many different community initiatives, volunteered at Wyndham Youth Services, and participated in The Huddle’s Game Changers program. Quickly becoming a standout participant, Anita was offered an Employment Experience position with The Huddle, working on delivering a Youth Forum in collaboration with Wyndham City Council. She continues to work with The Huddle, co-facilitating Huddle Up! Senior programs across various sites in Wyndham. Anita recently starred on 88.9 WynFM’s Mindful Moments where she spoke about all things, Game Changers, Employment and how you can get involved. Click here to hear Anita’s Story Previous Next

Aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, GOAL! uses the power of sport to engage students in Levels 3 to 6 in STEM. Fun and innovative football-themed STEM lessons, aligned with Curriculum. Filter by State Select State Filter by Learning Topic Select Learning Topic VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Catch Me If You Can Can your students construct an obstacle course then calculate and graph their times? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM MVP Mayhem Can your students interpret statistics and make financial decisions to create an MVP Team? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Catch Me If You Can Can your students construct an obstacle course then calculate and graph their times? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM MVP Mayhem Can your students interpret statistics and make financial decisions to create an MVP Team? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Goalie Reaction Experiment Can your students conduct experiments to see if they have faster reactions than Goalies? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Mini Pitch Master Can your students create a scale model of Melbourne City’s football pitch? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Goalie Reaction Experiment Can your students conduct experiments to see if they have faster reactions than Goalies? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Mini Pitch Master Can your students create a scale model of Melbourne City’s football pitch? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Head-to-Head Can your students simulate the movement of a football being headed from player to player? VIEW LESSON VICTORIAN CURRICULUM Signature Boot Can your students use geometric shapes, symmetry, and patterns to design a signature football boot? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Head-to-Head Can your students simulate the movement of a football being headed from player to player? VIEW LESSON AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM Signature Boot Can your students use geometric shapes, symmetry, and patterns to design a signature football boot? VIEW LESSON Highly engaging lessons, with a lot of student centred work and minimal teacher chalk and talk. The maths, science and sport components were integrated well and there was a natural link between the concepts within the lessons. Classroom Teacher, St Oliver Plunkett Primary School In partnership with

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The Huddle is the perfect space for teams of up to 30 people to feel engaged, be inspired, connect with each other, and explore the future of possibilities. ENGAGE AND EMPOWER YOUR TEAM WITH US The Huddl e is the perfect space for teams of up to 30 people to feel engaged, be inspired, connect with each other, and explore the future of possibilities. NMFC Dec 2022_009 DSC05787 NMFC Dec 2022 016 NMFC Dec 2022_009 1/5 BOOK ONLINE Bookings are limited . Book Now BROCHURE Benefits and inclusions . FIND OUT MORE FOOD MENU Cat ering your day . FIND OUT MORE

Thank you to all of our partners. Your contributions allow us to continue to provide free resources to help young people learn, grow and belong. Thank you to our partners Founding Partners North Melbourne Football Club Scanlon Foundation Australian Multicultural Foundation Corporate Partners Spirit of Tasmania Bendigo Bank Rodine Dulux Electrical Trades Union Mazda Scalzo Government Partners Victoria State Government City of Melbourne Wyndham City Council Trusts & Foundations PMF Foundation The Baker Foundation Sports Partners Australian Football League Melbourne City Football Club AFL Victoria Australian Institute of Sport AFL Tasmania National Basketball League Education Partners The Mathematical Association of Victoria Learn Fresh SEDA College Community Partners YMCA Victoria Cricket Victoria Westgate Basketball Our Community Tennis Australia Wyndham City Youth Services Victoria Police Hockey Victoria Ultimate Victoria Werribee Football Club Ubuntu Project

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

Game Day is an immersive AFL-themed excursion, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, that engages Levels 5 and 6 in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through cutting-edge technology. Game Day Game Day is an immersive AFL-themed excursion, aligned to the Victorian Curriculum, that engages Levels 5 and 6 in STEM through cutting-edge technology. Book Online Secure your Game Day class excursion! PLEASE NOTE: Bookings can only be made for up to 30 students or less due to the size of the classroom. BOOK NOW Watch Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied FAQs Everything you need to know ahead of your Game Day excursion. VIEW Curriculum See how Game Day links to the Victorian Curriculum by clicking below. DOWNLOAD What to expect A detailed breakdown of what the day looks like for you and your students. DOWNLOAD All 105 of our Grade 6 students had an incredible time at The Huddle's Game Day program. It challenged them to think critically and collaborate on STEM tasks, from building pendulums to kick a ball through for a goal to devising a solution for rolling a marble through from the 50-meter line and navigating Sphero courses using technology. Exploration of concepts like artificial and emotional intelligence, grit, and mindset not only enriched their education but also empowered them to identify personal characteristics crucial for lifelong success. Chris Baba, St Christopher's Primary School In partnership with