Program provider: Western Bulldogs Community Foundation
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation uses sport to bring people together and create positive change in the community.
Their programs aim to build healthy, connected, safe and inclusive communities. We work with a wide range of young people, including newly arrived migrants, First Nations young people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people experiencing physical or mental health challenges.
Their programs are delivered in several languages, including Hindi and Vietnamese, and support healthy living, mental wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
Program description
Leaders of the Pack focuses on identity and community mapping, leadership and also connection and team building.
Through one hour of physical activity followed by one hour of leadership development, young people can explore:
- what’s important to them
- what community and connection mean,
- mental health and gender equity
- to feel empowered through movement and discussion.
Participants will identify a range of strengths and weaknesses within a chosen community. These challenges will then be addressed through creative project ideas that focus on social inclusion.
Using the strength and visibility of the Western Bulldogs brand and the unifying power of sport, the program sparks interest and trust among young people..
Participants can try new activities in a safe and supported environment. Facilitated group discussions encourage students to reflect on their strengths, explore personal challenges, and build self‑belief.
Participants are encouraged to connect their learning to their community. This helps them develop a stronger sense of belonging and contribution.
The program inspires young people to envision their futures, embrace their potential, and become confident leaders in their communities.
Intended outcomes
- Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)
- Improved leadership skills (15)
- Increased sense of belonging and inclusion (4)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
Program details
| Target audience | Secondary school students |
| Delivery window | During school hours |
| Program duration |
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| Group size | Minimum of 10 students and a maximum of 30 students per session |
| Geographic availability | Available in most areas in Victoria with a focus in the West of Victoria – please confirm with program provider before booking |
| Delivery setting | School-based |
| Available dates | 2026–2029, Terms 1 – 4 |
| Provider notes and assumptions |
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| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Yes |
| Program category | Wellbeing and personal development |
| Procurement category | Wellbeing and personal development - Term program - football (AFL) |
| Program contact | Jaymie Moynihan E: foundation@westernbulldogs.com.au M: 0458 012 903 |
| Link to external website | Leaders of the Pack: Youth Leadership Development |
| Provider has Betrayal of Trust Insurance | Yes |
| Supervision and duty of care | School to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider when booking. |
Core program costs
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary 2 workshops (2 x hours per workshop) | ||
| Consultation, design and content preparation | $1,000.00
| $1,100.00 |
| Facilitator training and required checks | $500 | $550 |
| Facilitator delivery (2 x facilitators per session) | $700 | $770 |
| Facilitator travel costs | $396 | $396 |
| Participant materials and resource maintenance | $200 | $220 |
| Evaluation | $1,000 | $1,100 |
| Total (per school) | $3,796.00 | $4,136.00 |
Additional costs or optional extras
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Per additional workshop | $1,348 | $1,463 |
| Additional travel costs to schools outside of West catchment | $400 | $400 |
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