City Football Academy – Immersion Days

Immersion Days give students a one‑day experience at the City Football Academy, linking sport, learning, and future pathways through coaching, workshops, and career exploration.

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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

Delivered by Melbourne City FC’s City in the Community (CITC), Immersion Days are one-day, in-school excursion experiences held at the City Football Academy.

The program connects sport, learning and future pathways through engaging, real-world experiences.

Students visit a professional football environment and take part in activities designed to build confidence, teamwork and awareness of future opportunities.

What’s included:

  • Guided tour of the City Football Academy
  • Watch A-League training and hear from players and coaches
  • Football coaching and practical skill sessions
  • Workshops on leadership and teamwork
  • Insights into careers in sport and education pathways
  • Q&A sessions with club staff
  • Reflection activities linking learning to personal development

More information and program video is available in the link section ‘link to external website’

The program is supported by graduates of CITC’s Young Leaders program, who act as relatable mentors and positive role models.

Intended outcomes

  • Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
  • Interactions with positive role models (6)
  • Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
  • Improved communication and social skills (8)
  • Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)

Program details

Target audienceAll students (adaptable across year levels)
Delivery windowDuring school hours
Program duration1-day program (6 hours)
Group size10 – 30 students
Geographic availabilityDelivered at City Football Academy, 369 Casey Fields Boulevard, Cranbourne East
Delivery settingOff-site
Program availability2026–2029, Terms 1 – 4
Provider notes and assumptions
  • School staff assist with supervision and participation throughout the day.
  • Schools are responsible for arranging and funding transport to and from the venue.
  • CITC provides program equipment.
  • Advance planning is required to align with school timetables.
  • Schools should select student groups suited to an immersive, active program.
  • Activities may be adjusted to suit weather, space, or student needs.
  • Student participation and feedback may be collected to help monitor engagement and outcomes.
Suitable for specialist schools and settingsYes
Program categorySports and physical activity
Procurement categorySports and physical activity - Short program - football (soccer)
Program contact

Sunil Menon

E: sunil.menon@melbournecityfc.com.au

M: 0434 691 020

Link to external websiteSchool Immersion Days - Melbourne City
Provider has Betrayral of Trust InsuranceNo
Supervision and duty of careSchool 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

ActivityTotal cost (ex GST)Total cost (inc GST)Comments
Immersion Day for 10 – 20 students$2,000$2,200N/A
Immersion Day for up to 32 students$2,600$2,860N/A

Additional costs or optional extras

N/A

Education & training

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