Program provider: Melbourne City FC
Melbourne City FC delivers community programs through its charitable arm, City in The Community (CiTC). Using the power of football (soccer), CITC works with young people and schools to deliver programs that create healthy people, healthy communities and healthy futures. Sessions in the classroom and on the pitch focus on leadership, respect and teamwork, with potential pathways to further education and employment.
Program description
Immersion Days are 1-day visits to the City Football Academy at Casey Fields in Cranbourne East, run by City in the Community (CITC).
Students visit a world-class football facility and take part in activities that link sport, learning and future pathways.
The program includes:
- guided tours of the City Football Academy
- football coaching and practical skill activities
- workshops on teamwork and leadership
- information about careers in sport and connection to education pathways
- question and answer sessions with club staff and, where possible, players
- reflection activities linked to personal development and life skills.
This program is designed to give students new and engaging learning experiences. It helps students to build confidence, work with others and learn about opportunities in sport related careers.
Immersion Days are also suitable for students studying VCAL, HPE or Certificate I or II in Sport Coaching or similar.
Sessions are supported by graduates of CITC’s Young Leaders Program, who share their own experiences and act as positive role models.
Intended outcomes
- Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
- Stronger connection to school and learning (3)
- Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
- Stronger peer relationships and teamwork (5)
- Interactions with positive role models (6)
- Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
- Improved communication and social skills (8)
- Improved decision-making and problem-solving (14)
- Improved leadership skills (15)
- Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
- Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)
Program details
| Target audience | All students (adaptable across year levels) |
|---|---|
| Delivery window | During school hours |
| Program duration | 1-day program (6 hours) |
| Group size | 10 – 30 students |
| Geographic availability | Delivered at City Football Academy, 369 Casey Fields Boulevard, Cranbourne East |
| Delivery setting | Off-site |
| Program availability | 2026–2029, Terms 1 – 4 |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Yes |
| Program category | Sports and physical activity |
| Procurement category | Sports and physical activity - Short program - football (soccer) |
| Program contact | Sunil Menon E: sunil.menon@melbournecityfc.com.au M: 0434 691 020 |
| Link to external website | School Immersion Days - Melbourne City |
| Provider has Betrayral of Trust Insurance | No |
| Supervision and duty of care | School staff must be present for the full program and provide supervision in line with school requirements. This is a condition of delivery for this program. |
Core program costs
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immersion Day for 10 – 20 students | $2,000 | $2,200 | N/A |
| Immersion Day for up to 32 students | $2,600 | $2,860 | N/A |
Additional costs or optional extras
N/A
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