Program provider: Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory FC is the largest professional club in Australian football (soccer). The club uses the power of football to bring people together and support local communities.
Program description
This is an outside school hours football (soccer) program for secondary students.
It helps students build connection, confidence and positive relationships through football, food and group discussion. The program is designed for targeted student groups and can support students who may be at risk of becoming disconnected from school or community.
Each session uses football as a way to build skills and talk about positive behaviours. Sessions include:
- football (soccer) activities and skill development
- healthy food
- talking circles
- activities that build pro-social skills
Schools can choose the topics that best suit their students. These may include:
- teamwork
- communication
- self-esteem
- goal setting
- resilience
- emotional regulation
- kindness
- sportsmanship
- community connection
- problem-solving
The program runs over a school term, usually for 4 to 8 sessions. Sessions can be delivered outdoors, or as a mix of outdoor and classroom-based activities.
The program is designed to create a safe, positive and engaging environment at times when some students may be more at risk of antisocial behaviour.
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)
- Improved confidence, motivation and self-belief (7)
- Improved communication and social skills (8)
- Enhanced health, wellbeing and physical activity (16)
- Stronger connection to community and local supports (17)
Program details
| Target audience | Secondary school students |
| Delivery window | Outside school hours (before or after school), during term |
| Program duration | 1 day program delivered in a 60–120-minute session |
| Group size | Up to 15 students per group Maximum 30 students across 2 groups |
| Geographic availability | Available in most areas in 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 | Sports and physical activity |
| Procurement category | Sports and physical activity - After hours program- Football (soccer) [bespoke] |
| Program contact | Melbourne Victory P: 1300 466 832 |
| Link to external website | Education | Melbourne Victory |
| 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) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 term block: 4 session program delivery (delivered on 4 different days/weeks) | $2,500.00 | $2,750.00 | All line items inclusive of coach payment, local travel, equipment maintenance and overall project management. |
| Full term block: 8 session program delivery (delivered on 8 different days/weeks) | $3,700.00 | $4,070.00 | Cost of program can be scaled between 5 and 7 sessions. |
| Full year block: 32 session program delivery (delivered on 32 different days/weeks across 4 terms) | $12,000.00 | $13,200.00 | Cost of program can be scaled between 2 and 3 terms. |
Additional costs or optional extras
| Activity | Total cost (ex GST) | Total cost (inc GST) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel to remote location | $60.00 per hour/travel | $66.00 per hour/travel | Travel costs charged per hour of travel agreed upon with school during booking process. |
| Food provisions to support before and after school activity (breakfast and afternoon travel) | $6.00 per student | $6.60 per student | Participant food is offered to all students in attendance to support healthy eating and activity. With a recommended maximum of 30 participants are involved in this program, resulting in a maximum total cost of $180 per week/session. |
| Participant uniform | $34.00 per student
| $37.40 per student
| Participant uniform offered as an opportunity to reward and recognise student involvement. |
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