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< Back Cultural Diversity Week – Israel Segall Meet Huddle volunteer, Chilean journalist and footy convert Israel Segall Riley Goodwin Previous Next

< Back Motorsport joins The Huddle The Huddle and Motorsport Australia are proud to announce a new partnership to integrate motorsport into Australian schools ​ Previous Next

< Back Supporting young people on their unique career journeys Game Changers program provided by The Huddle Em O’Halloran, John King and Maddy Ware Previous Next

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

< Back Winter Adventures with Ice-Skating ⛸️ ​ 10 July 2024 Winter adventure with the junior and senior Huddle Holidays participants at IceHQ for ice skating! Winter Adventures with Huddle Holidays ⛸️ At Huddle Holidays, our junior and senior crews recently enjoyed a thrilling ice-skating session at IceHQ, making the most of the winter weather! Whether they were seasoned skaters or first-timers, everyone embraced the icy fun 🥶 As the holiday season winds down, Huddle Holidays offers a range of free programs tailored for juniors and seniors. These fun and exciting activities are designed to keep young minds active and engaged, fostering new skills and experiences. Explore our programs today and discover how Huddle Holidays can enrich your winter break with unforgettable adventures! Huddle Holidays is supported by The Victorian State Government and Community Bank Seddon to create free, fun and exciting experiences for young people during the holiday break. Previous Next

NBA Math Hoops is an online and in-person board game and curriculum, aligned to the Victorian and Australian Curriculum, that engages Levels 4-7 in fundamental mathematics through the game of basketball. NBA Math Hoops: List Register to attend free online training and secure your class set of board games, lesson plans, and resources. You will receive all materials for FREE after attending training. Upcoming Training Sessions NBA Math Hoops Training - Wednesday 4 Dec Wed, 04 Dec Via Zoom 04 Dec 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Via Zoom 04 Dec 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Via Zoom You'll need to join one of our NBA Math Hoops training sessions (via zoom) in order to secure your class set of board games. RSVP NBA Math Hoops Training - Date TBC Date and time is TBD Online (normally 4-5pm) Date and time is TBD Online (normally 4-5pm) Date and time is TBD Online (normally 4-5pm) You'll need to join one of our NBA Math Hoops training sessions (via zoom) in order to secure your class set of board games. Drop your details below and we'll let you know when the next one hour training session is tipping off! RSVP

< Back African Music & Cultural Festival 2023 Claudie Groves 24 Nov 2023 Celebrating 10 years of the African Music and Cultural Festival This past weekend, The Huddle and North Melbourne Football Club were honoured to sponsor a 10th straight African Music and Cultural Festival. As in previous years, we enthusiastically brought the sport, and over 35 African countries and communities generously contributed music, food, fashion, film, dance, and art to the spring event. It was lively, full of feel-good moments, and particularly memorable in 2023. Many of our friendly staff were on-hand at Federation Square over these three days, facilitating an AFL skills-themed inflatable for young and old as well as a ‘Roo Squad Spin to Win,’ where participants had the chance to win a slew of great Kangaroos prizes. While all were enjoying the sun and fun, it was Kanga, the much-loved club mascot, who put the biggest smiles on faces in our area. The African Music and Cultural Festival also presented an opportunity for us to further cement and build on several of The Huddle’s key tenets – proudly learning, growing, and belonging in a city that privileges understanding, unity, respect, education, and cross-cultural awareness. Locals and visitors alike were treated to live performances on the main stage, in addition to African street food and market stalls along the Yarra, all with these values in mind. “If diversity is the heartbeat of Melbourne, then the African Music and Cultural Festival makes the heart beat with rhythm.” Cam McLeod – The Huddle CEO Both The Huddle and North Melbourne Football Club were equally humbled to receive a Service Award at the weekend, acknowledging our ongoing support of this inclusive and spirited annual event. We would like to extend a big thank you to Fred Alale AM, Gary Lee OAM, and the whole team at the African Music and Cultural Festival for having us along for the ride for the past 10 years. It continues to be both a joy and huge privilege. Previous Next

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< Back Sanhae's Spring Emily Phu 31 Oct 2023 2023 Spring Huddle Holiday's Program Huddle Holidays is a free school holiday program that provides young people with opportunities to try new experiences and develop their skills and capacity across social inclusion, health, emotional wellbeing, and leadership. Throughout this Spring School Holiday program at The Huddle, Senior participants had the opportunity to go to Strike Bowling & Laser Tag, Bounce, and to compete in the Huddle’s Basketball Slam, offering a diverse range of activities to keep them engaged and excited. School holidays can be a period where young people may disengage from safe social activities. The Huddle aims to contribute to the reduction of anti-social behaviour by providing activities to engage young people throughout the school break. Further, with the rising cost of living, young people may face financial barriers to access engaging activities, making Huddle Holidays a free option for both the youth and their families. “Huddle Holidays was very fun, very inspiring, and very convenient because you brought us there and brought us back.” Sanhae has attended Huddle programs over 60 times (including Huddle Holidays and Huddle Up!) since joining in 2021. He initially attended Huddle Holidays for the sports tournaments but attended every Senior program this time round. “I had a lot of fun hanging out with the staff members who did Bowling with us and played Dodgeball at Bounce with us.” When asked why Sanhae chose to come to Huddle Holidays for the first time, they shared that “…we are getting older, so there’s not a lot of opportunities left. I also don’t have anything else to do on the holidays. With costs and transport covered, I just had to show up - so it was fun! It was also nice to hang out with friends and make new friends too.” Sanhae will continue to engage in the Huddle’s program, including Huddle Up! at Werribee Secondary College and Huddle Holidays. He is more interested in attending future Huddle Holidays to experience different activities during their school holidays, which speaks to the program's long-lasting impact and appeal to the young people of the North Melbourne, Flemington, and Wyndham communities. Previous Next

< Back Making Waves in Anglesea An 8-year Surfing Adventure with Anglesea Surf Life Saving Club and Go Ride a Wave, Anglesea Ruth Game Previous Next

Our programs are FREE for schools and all members of the community. Each program offers a safe and inclusive environment that empowers all young people to learn, grow, and belong.​ Programs in schools Fun and innovative sports-themed STEM lessons, aligned with the Australian & Victorian Curriculum, and NSW Syllabus. Levels 3-8 FIND OUT MORE Inspire confidence and encourage societal engagement by exploring the factors that contribute to cohesive communities and identify actions to advocate for change. Levels 5-12 FIND OUT MORE An immersive AFL-themed Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics excursion with cutting-edge technology. Levels 5-6 FIND OUT MORE Comprehensive learning program featuring a fun and engaging board game and curriculum that motivates students to learn maths skills through the game of basketball. Levels 4-7 FIND OUT MORE Empower students to discover who they are, by developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity. Levels 5-VCAL FIND OUT MORE Inspiring passion and participation amongst students across Melbourne and Wyndham through practical clinics, player appearances, and free ticketing offers. Levels 3-6 FIND OUT MORE Programs in the community School holiday program to promote a happy and healthy lifestyle and includes a range of activities. Ages 8-18 FIND OUT MORE An introduction to AFL to learn the rules, have a go at the skills and attend a live North Melbourne Football Club match. All ages FIND OUT MORE A careers program to develop and showcase transferable skills through workshops, coaching, and supported employment experiences. Ages 15-25 FIND OUT MORE A multi-sport program to learn fundamental skills and access to try a variety of sports. Ages 5-12 FIND OUT MORE An overnight camp for young men to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. Ages 16-18 FIND OUT MORE Receive academic support through subject-specific volunteer tutors, computer and internet access, and study space access. Ages 10-25 FIND OUT MORE A multi-sport program to get active through social games of sport, such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. Ages 12-25 FIND OUT MORE An overnight camp for young women to connect, share stories, be inspired, and have fun through activities and challenges. Ages 16-18 FIND OUT MORE

< Back Making the holidays shine with Jewellery making! ​ 2 July 2024 Kicking into the holidays with jewellery making thats fun and creative! The Huddle Holidays are up and running for the mid-year school holidays! Our young participants kicked off the holiday program with a fun and creative jewellery making workshop at The Huddle Classroom at North Melbourne Football Club. They crafted and designed their own personalised jewellery from necklaces, bracelets and whatever they could imagine. This is one of the many Huddle Holiday programs happening throughout the school holidays. Make sure to stay up-to-date with the latest news and upcoming activities by following our social pages and signing up to our newsletter. Come join us for a fun experience filled with laughter, learning, and glamour! 😁 Previous Next