Program provider: North Melbourne FC (The Huddle)
The Huddle helps young people enhance their education and career opportunities through sport.
It started in 2010 as the community arm of the North Melbourne Football Club, in partnership with the Scanlon Foundation and the Australian Multicultural Foundation.
The Huddle supports young people to build their strengths, learn new skills, and feel they belong in inclusive communities.
Program description
True North workshops empower young people to discover who they are. Participants reflect upon and share their story, developing an understanding of how their values and attributes shape their identity and future pathways.
True North comprises of three packages: 'Our' True North, 'My' True North and ‘Team’ True North.
‘My’ True North is a transformative program that empowers students to cultivate their intrapersonal skills. This equips them with skills to navigate challenges, embrace change, and foster a growth mindset. Students partake in these workshops:
- Grit
- Values
- Mindset
- Identity
‘Our’ True North is designed to empower students by nurturing their collaborative abilities and fostering empathy with their classmates. Students partake in these workshops:
- Connections
- Emotional Intelligence
- Teamwork
- Leadership
'Team’ True North is designed to introduce the social and emotional skills to students. Students partake in these workshops:
- Similarities and Differences
- Emotions
- Conflict
- Collaboration
Intended outcomes
- Improved school engagement and attendance (1)
- Stronger peer relationships and teamwork (3)
- Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)
- Positive participation in safe, fun activities (2)
Program details
| Target audience | Grade 5 – year 12 |
| Delivery window | During school hours |
| Program duration | 4 sessions delivered over a 4-week period. Each session is 45-60 minutes. |
| Group size | Minimum attendance requirement of 15 students and maximum attendance requirement of 30 students per day |
| Geographical availability | City of Melbourne, City of Moonee Valley and City of Wyndham only |
| Delivery setting | At school site |
| Program availability | 2026 – 2029 (Terms 1–4)
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| Provider notes and assumptions | Teachers are encouraged to actively engage in the program by supporting behaviour management and assisting in the classroom. |
| Suitable for specialist schools and settings | Yes |
| Program category | Wellbeing and personal development |
| Procurement category | Wellbeing and personal development - Short program - Student empowerment workshop [bespoke] |
| Program contact | Tam Shama M: 0406 725 424 |
| Link to external website | Home | The Huddle |
| Provider has Betrayal of Trust insurance | Yes |
| Supervision and duty of care | School to confirm supervision requirements and duty of care arrangements with provider before when booking. |
Core program costs
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| True North | $0.00 | $0.00 | Free of charge |
Additional costs or optional extras
N/A
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