Melbourne Victory and SEDA open applications for the 2024 Sport & Business Program

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Students can now apply for the upcoming Melbourne Victory Sport & Business Program.

The one-year, dual diploma program – welcoming the next intake in 2024 – provides students with an immersive experience to study in a practical, applied learning environment. They will gain hands-on experience that allows them to be ready-made for the sports industry, hosted by the Melbourne Victory Football Club.

The program offers unique learning opportunities, with features such as:

  • Game-day and community experiences with Melbourne Victory
  • Industry experience with real-time projects aligned to the strategic objectives of Melbourne Victory
  • Hearing from guest speakers and key industry personnel, including high-profile Melbourne Victory professional

The program is powered by SEDA Group (shortened to SEDA), who are an applied learning education provider, committed to changing the lives of young people through individual learning and industry experience.

By partnering with Melbourne Victory, sports-oriented students will learn real-world skills that will also promote networking opportunities for future employment. For example, they can play a role in medical, sport science, marketing, administration, commercial and more.

Among the qualifications and areas of study involved in this diploma, all of the following is covered:

SIS50321 – Diploma of Sport

  • Integrity in sport
  • Sport psychology
  • The art of coaching
  • First aid
  • Project delivery

BSB50120 – Diploma of Business

  • Marketing & entrepreneurship
  • Corporate sustainability
  • Business skills
  • Project planning
  • Partnerships & fundraising

The Melbourne Victory Sport and Business Program is the ideal pathway for anyone looking to break into the sports industry, with tailor-made study options to suit their needs.

For extra resources and to book an information session, you can visit the link here.

 

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Shepparton Cup – Victoria’s biggest junior football tournament – set for 2026 edition

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Victoria’s largest junior football tournament is set to kick off in style as the Shepparton Cup returns for 2026. With age groups from under-sevens through to under-17s, the Shepparton Cup welcomes players of all genders and abilities as the perfect way to end the 2026 club season.

The tournament kicks off on the 23rd of October with an Olympic-style opening ceremony. The 2025 edition saw 385 teams and 4,600 players take to the pitch across both Liga and Copa Divisions. The Liga Division is for grassroots teams of all abilities who want a fun competitive experience; the Liga Division is for NPL and state league teams who will compete in a competitive carnival.

Rolando Navas, Managing Director of Sports Group Melbourne, says the tournament is not only beneficial for young players but also for the community of Shepparton.

“The Shepparton Cup is a great opportunity for families and the wider Shepparton community to embrace the regional community and provide a platform for young players to participate and experience a competitive and fun three day festival of football.”

The 2026 Shepparton Cup will be held from 23rd to 25th October 2026 at Shepparton Sports City. For more information about the Shepparton Cup, click the link here.

Australian Sports Group reveals ambitious blueprint for Canberra United

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New Canberra United owners, Australian Sports Group, have outlined an ambitious investment blueprint for the future of the club.

The plans centre around strengthening the club’s foundations, establishing elite academy pathways, and the introduction of an A-League Men’s team. More broadly, it aims to create a stronger football ecosystem that connects players, clubs and communities across the Australian Capital Territory.

A key pillar of the strategy is the development of an elite academy. The proposed pathways will create opportunities for emerging talent to progress towards professional football, strengthening the connection between grassroots participation and the elite game. The academy would form an important foundation for the proposed A-League Men’s team. ASG are targeting an entry into the Men’s competition from 2028/29, pending required process.

The introduction of a men’s team would expand the club’s professional offering and create additional opportunities for players, coaches and football staff. It would also give local talent a clearer pathway towards senior football without having to leave the region.

Infrastructure investment is another central component of the blueprint. The group plans to improve football facilities and secure a long-term home for the club. These developments would support the women’s program while laying the groundwork for future expansion.

The strategy also prioritises stronger engagement across the ACT football community. The ownership group plans to work with local stakeholders and government to align the club’s growth with broader priorities for sport and community development.

The immediate focus remains on stabilising the women’s program and building the structures needed for long-term success. This approach provides a foundation for the club to expand its operations while maintaining its existing identity and community connections.

The investment blueprint signals a broader ambition for Canberra United. By combining elite player development, improved infrastructure and the potential introduction of a men’s team, the group aims to establish a sustainable professional football model for the capital. The vision positions Canberra United as a platform for growth across the region, with a pathway to connect grassroots participation, academy development and professional competition.

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