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C.L.A.S.S at The Huddle- North Melbourne Learning and Life Centre

CLASS (Computers, Learning and Study Skills) CLASS is an afterschool student educational support program provided to young people between the ages of 16-25. The not-for-profit program is designed to assist students in developing their writing and computer skills through a supportive environment where students are matched with a Big Brothers Big Sisters Tutor / Mentor. A key objective of the ‘CLASS’ program is to facilitate and encourage social inclusion within the North Melbourne and surrounding areas, aiming to engage students from culturally and linguistically diverse background CLASS Aims • To empower and assist young students to reach their full potential • Increase self esteem and academic performance through one on one tutor support • To promote social inclusion by providing a flexible and supportive environment that promotes a sense of belonging • To increase and improve life opportunities and outcomes for youth in North Melbourne and surrounding areas • Mobilizing volunteers to connect with youth in their local communities THE HUDDLE The Huddle is the North Melbourne Football Club’s community and education arm, established by the Scanlon Foundation, and supported by the Australian Multicultural Foundation and the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The Huddle aims to improve social cohesion in North Melbourne and surrounding areas, particularly targeting disengagement among young people. It offers a range of innovative education and community programs, working with local primary and secondary schools, as well as community groups and partner organizations. Big Brothers Big Sisters partnered with North Melbourne Football Club in 2011 to provide volunteer to The Huddle programs. In 2010, nearly 5,000 young people accessed one or more of The Huddle’s programs, with students from almost every school in North Melbourne, Kensington, and Flemington visiting The Huddle at least once. For a Huddle application pack contact: CLAIRE BURGESS – Volunteer Coordinator Ph: (03) 9320 2443 Mob: 0433 254 797 Email: claire.burgess@kangaroos.com.au Mail: The Huddle, PO Box 158 North Melbourne VIC 3051 Web: www.kangaroos.com.au/huddle