Transforming My Journey: Reflecting on Term 1 of the Dual Diploma at Richmond Institute
Starting Point: A New DirectionEarly last year, I found myself at a crossroads in my career, uncertain about the direction I wanted to take. I was confused about my future and unsure of what path to follow. However, I knew that I had always enjoyed subjects like Health and Human Development, Physical Education, and Business Management […]
Embracing Opportunity: My Journey to Finding Passion in Sports
Throughout high school I was always asked the usual “what are your career plans?”. With this came feelings of uncertainty every time I heard it. Constantly being asked this, I formulated a default answer in my head that I would be a tradie. I wasn’t sure at all if that was really what I wanted […]
Hands-On Learning: My Experience at Richmond Institute
The first half of the year at Richmond institute has already formed me with lots ofmemories and connections. I chose to enrol at Richmond institute halfway through year12 after having no idea on what I wanted to do after school. The schooling environmentwas not a place for me as we were constantly in a classroom […]
From Hospitality to AFL: Jacinta Whitling’s Transformative Journey with Richmond Institute
Jacinta Whitling, now a Massage Therapist and Sports Trainer for the Gold Coast Suns, graduated from the Richmond Institute in 2021 after completing a Diploma in Sport (SIS50319) – Online Delivery, a course offered by Swinburne in collaboration with the Richmond Football Club. Before transitioning to the sports industry, Jacinta spent ten years in hospitality […]
Finding My Path: A Journey from Uncertainty to Opportunity at Richmond Institute
As I approached the end of high school, I found myself feeling lost, unsure of my next steps as I moved into my future. However, my passion for sports is one which I have always had, driving my desire for a career in that field but I was left stumped on which area of the […]
Empowering Educators: Hillcrest Christian College Staff Successfully Complete Mental Health First Aid Training at the Swinburne Centre
Earlier this month the Richmond Institute welcomed staff from Hillcrest Christian College to the Swinburne Centre to participate in the Mental Health First Aid course. The engaging and collaborative session was successful, with 25 staff trained on the day and plenty of thought-provoking discussions. Wellbeing Curriculum Coordinator, Rebecca Ludlow highlighted the importance of the training. […]
From Canberra to Melbourne, Why John Chose Richmond Institute
Twelve months ago, I was sitting in my backyard in Canberra, soaking up the last of the afternoon sun. I opened my laptop, logged into Zoom, and in the information session that followed I heard enough about the Richmond Institute to make up my mind. I decided to apply. I grew up and went to […]
Why I chose Richmond Institute!
The first half of the year at Richmond Institute has formed many memories and connections within the sporting industry. I chose to complete the Dual Diploma of Sport/ Leadership and Management after completing 3 years at university where I studied a Bachelor of Criminology and then switched to a Bachelor of Teaching. Although these courses […]
Richmond Institute provides flexible study options for young Tigers
Richmond Football Club young guns Rhyan Mansell and Sam Banks have bright futures ahead of them, both on and off the football field. The young Tigers, who now live together in Melbourne, moved from their homes in Tasmania to chase the football dream and have recently enrolled in the Diploma of Sport – Online (SIS50321) […]
Placement at Richmond Institute
In my short time at Richmond Institute, I have had the opportunity to work in professional sports environments and create lifelong friendships with my peers! I took the risk of deferring my university degree to come and study at Richmond Institute which was the best decision I have made. The environment and culture have allowed […]
RICHMOND INSTITUTE TEAM UP WITH THE BOMBERS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
The Richmond Institute recently found themselves with an “away” fixture, delivering Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) to staff at the Essendon Football Club. Once a suitable time was arranged to fit into the busy Bomber schedule, the staff completed the blended MHFA course with an engaging and thought-provoking face-to-face session. James Polkinghorne, Essendon’s Education Academy […]
From Melbourne to Cairns: How AFL can play a role in connecting two cultures.
Richmond Institute would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of Normanby Station the Balnggarrawarra people, and pay respect to their elders past, present, and emerging. For they hold the memories, tradition, culture, and hope of Aboriginal Australia, this land always was and always will be Aboriginal land. Recently selected Richmond Institute students had the privilege […]
Hayley’s Richmond Institute Journey
Hayley is another individual excelling in her time at Richmond Institute. Throughout this AFL season, Hayley has been lucky enough to be completing an internship for not only Richmond’s Commercial Operations team, but their Events team as well. Hayley helps to assist the running of events, ensuring the night runs as smoothly off the field […]
Meet Ange – VWFL
Meet Ange, who spends his weekends as an integral part of Richmond’s Wheelchair Football Program. Like many others, Ange was unsure of his pathways post Year 12 until he came across Richmond Institute’s dual diploma with his school careers counsellor. Drafted in 2019 to Essendon, Ange is currently in his fourth season as a Wheelchair […]
Richmond Institue’s First Ever Alumni Event
Richmond Institute recently hosted its first Alumni event where graduates could reconnect with one another and hear stories of where they are now post-study. Since the Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management commenced in 2017, 571 students have graduated with their Swinburne of University of Technology qualifications. The pre-game event hosted before Richmond’s Round […]
Online graduates land roles in AFL & at the MCC
In 2021, Richmond Institute introduced the Diploma of Sport (SIS50321) – Online Delivery course in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology. Since then, we have had graduates land incredibly roles within the sports industry. Madeline recently landed a role at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCC) as Communications and Media Advisor. Madeline’s journey with Richmond Institute […]
Richmond Institute delivers Mental Health First Aid training to Swinburne students
Richmond Institute recently had the opportunity to deliver a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) course to Swinburne University of Technology students as a part of an initiative to improve mental health literacy and to reduce the stigma. Since 2018, Richmond Institute has been delivering these courses on behalf of Mental Health First Aid Australia. Last […]
Madison keeps busy with multiple roles in Sport
Madison Murdoch, a Richmond Institute graduate from the Albury/Wodonga campus, has been keeping busy since completing a Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management back in 2019. She is using the skills she gained during the course to help advance her career in the sporting and teaching industry. Madison is now an education officer at […]
Jake lands Head of Facilities role at Aligned Leisure
Richmond Football Club has done an outstanding job of diversifying their business over the years, including the success of launching Richmond Institute and Aligned Leisure. Most members within the Albury Wodonga community would know that the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre is managed by Aligned Leisure and is also home to the regional Richmond Institute […]
From Tigerland to the UK
Ben Kearns, a Richmond Institute graduate, has packed his bags and moved to the UK at just 20 years old to work for AFL Europe. He has also scored a full-time role at an all-ages school full-time in their sports and education department. Ben believes that the coursework in the Diploma of Sport/ Diploma of […]
Meet Amity
Coming out of Year 12 last year, Amity wasn’t sure of the path that she wanted to take, however, knew that her passion for sport was the pathway that she wanted to pursue. Along came Richmond Institute. Amity saw the course (Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management) as a new experience, as well as […]
Students amazed by support as Semester One concludes
Term 2 has officially come to an end for Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50321/BSB50420) students. Over the first semester, students have focused on important topics for the workplace such as Work Health and Safety, Emotional Intelligence and Promoting Health and Wellness within a business. This saw students completing multiple assessments and assignments […]
Meet Sally
Meet Sally, who, after 16 years managing vineyards in Geelong, decided to jump in the deep end and give a Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50321/BSB50420) a go. By way of being a Richmond member, Sally had seen the course advertised on various platforms and delved into some deeper research of the program. […]
The Year So Far
Term 2 is in full swing with lots of exciting things coming this way for Diploma of Sport/Diploma of Leadership and Management (SIS50319/BSB50420) students. This term sees students further connecting with one another inside and outside of a classroom setting, and constant new and exciting placements becoming available. Current students from the cohort have had […]
