Setting the Foundation for LIFE

Setting the Foundation for LIFE

Raised

$35,829.13

Goal

$100,000.00

Academy Movement is a not for profit organisation that provides schools with education advice and support services to start and maintain highly successful and engaging sports academies in schools.

Academy Movement works with schools with disengaged youth and provides them with a model of better student engagement, academic rigour and high level sport.

We specialise in Rugby Union academies in Victorian Government Schools with a large proportion of Pasifika students enrolled.

The need for better programs for these students in particular is apparent when looking at the statistics. Currently, Pasifika make up approximately 2% of the Victoria population but 14% of the Youth Justice system in the state. There is a strong correlation with early school leavers and youth incarcerated. This highlights the need for students to stay in school through better engagement, support and connection to school.

Through our fundraising partnership with the Australian Sports Foundation, donations to Setting the Foundation for LIFE are tax deductible. So please show you support for this vital program by donating today!


Data from our current Rugby Academy schools Melton Secondary College and Narre Warren South P-12 College.


  • Grade Point Average (GPA out of 4) data across all subjects increased from average of 1.93 to 3.20
  • All students have improved their GPA.
  • 100% of students have reported positive or neutral mental health from the Skodel check in application.
  • Positive Behaviour, Attendance and Respect (BAR) data across all classes.
  • All Year 11 Melton senior students are undertaking an Academic VCE pathway.


Academy Movement are now working with four schools and growing. Your support means the world to us.

  • Multi-Sport

Your donation to this project is tax deductible

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is the only deductible gift recipient for sport in Australia. This means that donations of $2 or more to approved projects on our website are tax deductible. Shortly after making your donation, you'll receive an official receipt from the ASF that you can use in your income tax return. If you have any questions about your donation, please visit https://asf.org.au/faqs

Raised

$35,829.13

Goal

$100,000.00

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Your donation to this project is tax deductible

The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) is the only deductible gift recipient for sport in Australia. This means that donations of $2 or more to approved projects on our website are tax deductible. Shortly after making your donation, you'll receive an official receipt from the ASF that you can use in your income tax return. If you have any questions about your donation, please visit https://asf.org.au/faqs