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
The City Young Leaders Program is a 2-day program run by City in the Community (CITC), delivered at school.
It uses football to give students a fun, school-based program focused on leadership, teamwork and connection.
The program includes:
- classroom workshops on leadership, respect, teamwork and communication
- inclusive football activities
- peer mentoring led by graduates of CITC’s Young Leaders Program.
Students take part in classroom and on-field activities that build communication, teamwork and personal development. The program also supports learning about respectful relationships and can link to the Victorian Curriculum.
Football sessions use games and team activities that can be adjusted for different year levels and student needs.
Sessions are planned around the school timetable and can be adapted to suit the school’s priorities, space and student group.
The program also introduces students to opportunities to volunteer and work in sport and the community sector. Students will also learn more about the Diploma of Sport and Business Management run at the City Football Academy, in conjunction with Federation University.
Students may also hear from A-League Men’s, Women’s and Powerchair team representatives, who help promote the club’s values and act as positive role models.
Intended outcomes
- Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
- 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)
- Increased resilience and coping skills (11)
- Improved leadership skills (15)
- Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
- Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)
- Greater awareness of pathways and future opportunities (20)
Program details
| Target audience | All students (adaptable across year levels) |
| Delivery window | During school hours or school holidays |
| Program duration | 2-day program (7 hours per day) |
| Group size | 15 – 60 students |
| Geographic availability | Statewide |
| Delivery setting | School-based |
| Program availability | 2026–2029 (during school terms and/or school holidays) |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | No |
| 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 | Young Leaders - Melbourne City |
| Provider has Betrayal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 30 students for 2 days | $4,000 | $4,400 | N/A |
| Up to 60 students for 2 days | $5,000 | $5,500 | N/A |
Additional costs or optional extras
N/A
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