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Trent Archer shares Werribee Primary School's journey with The Huddle. < Back Building Confident Learners: Werribee Primary School’s Journey with The Huddle Jasper Menor 17 Sept 2025 Trent Archer shares Werribee Primary School's journey with The Huddle. When it comes to engaging students in meaningful learning, Werribee Primary School is leading the way. Guided by Learning Specialist of Wellbeing and Inclusion, Trent Archer , the school has embraced the full suite of programs offered through The Huddle —from GOAL! to True North , Game Day , and most recently, Math Hoops . What began as a curiosity quickly turned into a cornerstone of the school’s approach to student engagement. "...we started off with GOAL! last year that really engaged a lot of our Year 3 & 4's in particular...then we jumped into the other ones like True North... and then Game Day as well, which is a really fun experience... and Math Hoops obviously today, which is fantastic. So all very good programs." Beyond the Game: STEM, Wellbeing, and Inclusion One of the biggest surprises for Trent was just how broad the programs are. "...it's not just around footy focused, it's quite STEM focused, and you're really looking at how to involve the interests of all students...our Year 4's this year, we're a real focus for wellbeing in particular. So True North is something that I saw last year for our Year 5 & 6's, and we worked together to create a new program that fits the needs of our year fours...the curriculum as a vehicle. But the motors really run by their interests and engaging the students in their learning, which is really important." This student-led approach has sparked new levels of excitement in the classroom. Whether it’s teamwork on the court, problem-solving in Math Hoops, or reflection in True North, students are actively connecting their learning to real-world skills. Tailored for Every Year Level Werribee Primary has also worked closely with The Huddle to adapt programs to meet the needs of specific cohorts. "...we've been very lucky that The Huddle's worked with us...I've really enjoyed the ability to work together in creating a platform that's available for all students. " A Partnership with Community at its Heart For Trent, what stands out most is the collaboration and commitment behind The Huddle. "...[The Huddle] are really focused in on, the Wyndham community, but also, North Melbourne and the western part of Melbourne and really making sure that we're meeting the needs of the students, but also we're building up really good people." At its core, this partnership is about more than academic learning. It’s about shaping confident, resilient young people who are proud of where they come from and inspired to reach their potential. Watch the full interview with Trent Archer from Werribee Primary School below to hear more about their journey with The Huddle. Previous Next

< Back A reflection on NBA Math Hoops A fun and memorable way to engage the whole class in mathematical learning Thomas O’Halloran – 5/6 Teacher at Moreland Primary School Previous Next

Need a space to get locked in this school term? < Back Study Squad is back for 2025! Patrick McPhee 24 Feb 2025 Need a space to get locked in this school term? Yes, Study Squad is back! If you are looking for a free, safe, and inclusive space to do your homework independently, in groups, or with the support of a FREE tutor then look no further! Study Squad is a safe space for young students aged 10 - 25 years to learn, grow and belong while receiving academic support. The program offers subject-specific volunteer tutors, computers, and internet access, as well as a study space, at no cost to participants. When and where is Study Squad? Currently, Study Squad runs across three locations, with a fourth location coming soon! Study Squad runs out of: NORTH MELBOURNE When: Every Monday and Thursday during the school term Time: 3.30pm – 6.30pm Where: The Huddle North Melbourne, 204-206 Arden St, North Melbourne 3051 WERRIBEE When: Every Tuesday during the school term Time: 3.30pm - 5.30pm Where: The Huddle Werribee, Level 1, 150-226 Watton St, Werribee (Chirnside Park) DOCKLANDS (younger age program, 7 years and older) When: Every Wednesday during the school term Time: 3.30pm - 5.00pm Where: The Hub at Docklands, 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands 3008 Where do I register? To register for study squad, please click HERE . Previous Next

< Back The Huddle launches new 2024-2026 strategy The Huddle is excited to announce its new strategy for 2024-2026, designed to empower all young people to feel like they belong in the places they learn, work, and play. Previous Next

< Back Unleashing the Power of Sport to Improve Numeracy NBA Math Hoops, the quality, easy-to-implement, easy-to-access resource for your classroom. Emily O'Halloran Previous Next

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

Celebrating community in North Melbourne < Back North Melbourne Public Housing Residents Association Community Fair 11 July 2024 Celebrating community in North Melbourne On Saturday, June 29th, 2024, the vibrant community of North Melbourne gathered at 33 Alfred Street to celebrate the official launch of the North Melbourne Public Housing Residents Association (NMPHRA). The inaugural Community Fair was a testament to the rich diversity and spirited culture of our local community. Highlighting Diversity and Community Spirit The Community Fair was a joyous occasion aimed at celebrating the diversity and community spirit that define North Melbourne. From cultural performances to interactive exhibits, the event showcased the myriad of cultures and traditions that thrive within our neighbourhood. In addition to cultural festivities, the Fair also spotlighted the invaluable services provided by local organisations. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about and engage with initiatives that support education, health, and social well-being within our community. Join us in celebrating the spirit of North Melbourne’s public housing community and discover how together, we can continue to foster a vibrant and inclusive neighbourhood. Previous Next

< Back Youth-Led Transformation at NMCC Young voices, real impact — a youth-designed space built on trust, creativity, and community. John King Previous Next

< Back Spirit of Tasmania Visit Werribee Secondary College visit the Port of Geelong Previous Next

< Back Amomai's Story The welcoming environment that is fostered at Huddle Up! Steph Webb Previous Next

< Back Huddle trio honoured for services to the community Fred Alale AM, Yasseen Musa OAM, and Gary Lee OAM have been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List, for significant service to the multicultural communities of Victoria North Media 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