March 21st, 2026More providers to keep kids engaged in sport
Eight more providers to keep kids engaged in sport have been announced.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll announced another the providers who will help students stay engaged and on track through sport, in addition to foiur providers announced last year.
More than 30 priority schools will be funded and can book programs ahead of a Menu going live to all schools.
These schools can choose from 25 extracurricular activities – run by 12 organisations which are:
- The Huddle, run by North Melbourne Football Club
- Academy Movement
- Blue Light Victoria
- Centre for Multicultural Youth
- Cricket Victoria
- Foundation House
- L2R Dance
- Melbourne City Football Club
- Melbourne Storm Football Club
- Melbourne Victory Football Club
- TeamSports4All
- Western Bulldogs Community Foundation.
Before, during and after school activities will be available, as well as school holiday activities.
The activities aim to prevent boredom and isolation, discouraging at-risk children from turning to crime by:
- Attending school more regularly, and remaining connected to positive experiences during school holidays
- Building confidence and boosting self-esteem
- Feeling calmer and more ready to learn
- Practicing social skills like respect, teamwork, communication and problem-solving.
More providers will be added in consultation with schools.
The Menu is part of the state government’s Violence Reduction Unit, focused on stopping crime before it starts.
This investment builds on the Violence Reduction Unit’s Early Intervention Officers in 23 schools, changing the lives of children heading down the wrong path and keeping the community safe.
