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Want to get involved with Korin Gamadji Institute? We offer sport and leadership programs, school workshops and special events for Indigenous young people in Years 7-12.
2026 REAL programs are now open
Find out more about our programs below and register for our REAL Programs today
Leadership Programs (REAL)
On Country programs run during the school holidays where you’ll spend up to 4 days with the KGI team and other young mob. You’ll participate in a range of activities exploring leadership, wellbeing and cultural connection.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in Years 7 & 8 are invited to join the Korin Gamadji Institute for a one day leadership, culture and wellbeing program at the Richmond Football Club.
When
28 February 2026
Where
Maurice Rioli Centre, Richmond Football Club
Who
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in Year 7 or 8
Cost
FREE
Applications for our REAL 9 And 10 Program have not yet opened. Dates TBC.
If you would like more information on other upcoming KGI programs, please email lmurray@richmondfc.com.au or cthompson@richmondfc.com.au.
When
14 – 17 July 2025 (4 days)
Where
Albury/Wodonga
Who
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in Year 9 or 10
Cost
FREE
About
This four-day residential program expands on learning in our three key curriculum pillars – leadership, culture and social and emotional wellbeing, and incorporates a special focus on Women’s business (Tiddas) and Men’s business (Fellas).
The program is facilitated as an ‘On Country’ experience on Dhudorah Country (Albury/Wodonga) and includes workshops that explore:
- Self-confidence and self-awareness
- Mindfulness
- Expressing culture through art, dance and song
When
Mon 13 – Thurs 16 April, 2026
Where
Richmond Football Club – Melbourne
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CULTURE: Strengthen your connection to culture, identity and community, and explore what it means to lead as a proud First Nations young person.
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LEADERSHIP: Build confidence, develop leadership skills and explore real pathways into work, study and community leadership.
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SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING: Learn ways to stay strong, look after your wellbeing and navigate the next stage of life with the right supports around you.
School Workshops
Our team will come to your school and deliver a 2-hour workshop for Indigenous students including education, games and culture.
When
Delivered year-round during the school terms until bookings are exhausted
Where
Melbourne
Echuca
Shepparton
Mildura
Albury/Wodonga
Bendigo
Who
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people in years 7 – 12
Cost
FREE
Dreamtime Expo
This year’s Dreamtime Youth Expo will be held at the MCG on Thursday May 21. This event is now at full capacity, but if you are interested in future events or programs please email cthompson@richmondfc.com.au
2026 Details TBC
Korin Gamadji Carnival
An AFL 9’s cultural carnival open to school or club teams. All teams are mixed and include Year 7 & 8, Year 9 & 10 and Year 11 & 12.
When
TBC
Where
Catherine McAuley College Bendigo
Who
School and club teams in the following age groups (all teams are mixed):
Year 7 & 8
Year 9 & 10
Year 11 & 12
Cost
FREE
Next Generation Academy
Elite training program for talented future Indigenous and multi-cultural AFL and AFLW players who live within the Richmond NGA zone.
Since the launch of the Next Generation AFL Club Academies in early 2016, Richmond has focused its Academy engagement and talent identification to the Goulburn Murray, Bendigo, Sunraysia, and North Central areas of Victoria.
This program is by invitation only.
Korin Gamadji have been delivering Indigenous-led youth leadership programs since 2011
Read more about our impact and discover what makes Korin Gamadji so special
