The North Melbourne Football Club is celebrating a significant achievement with its groundbreaking community classroom ‘The Huddle’ nominated for this year’s Melbourne Awards.

Recognised for its dedication to improve social cohesion in North Melbourne and surrounding areas, particularly targeting disengagement among young people, The Huddle has been a true trailblazer.

“This nomination is a true credit to all the staff and volunteers in The Huddle who have worked tirelessly over the past two years to ensure that we are making a significant and meaningful contribution to the wider community,” General Manager of The Huddle Dr Sonja Hood told kangaroos.com.au.

“We would also like to acknowledge the Scanlon Foundation, the Australian Multicultural Foundation and our other key partners. Their support has enabled us to become a real leader in this area within the AFL industry.”

Opened in 2010, the classroom located within the walls at Aegis Park on Arden Street has welcomed thousands of people from all walks of life through its doors.

Nominated in the ‘Contribution to Community by a Community Organisation’ category, The Huddle offers a range of innovative educational and community programs, working with local primary and secondary schools as well as community groups and partner organisations.

Students from almost every school in North Melbourne, Kensington and Flemington have visited the facility at least once with club continuing to embrace and reengage with its local community.

Finalists for the Melbourne Awards are announced on Tuesday, August 2.