Our Partners
Richmond Institute partners with quality industry partners and peak organisations to provide greater education, placement and employment opportunities for students.
RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB
Richmond Football Club prides itself on a Strong & Bold culture in which our people are supported and encouraged. Under the guidance of the Board and Senior Management Team, our Club is committed to Connecting to Thrive and Win – both on and off the field.
Richmond has a long and rich history as a football club and with over 103,000 loyal and passionate members, is one of the largest clubs in the AFL. In 2020, our Senior AFL Men’s team won our 13th VFL/AFL Premiership – our third in the last four years. 2020 also saw the debut of our inaugural AFLW team. The heart of Richmond Football Club’s purpose both on and off the field, is being involved with our community. We are committed to being an inclusive club and providing opportunities for all to thrive and win.Â
Benefits for Students:
- Study in an elite sporting environment in one of the best sporting precincts in the world for your learning and development.
- Gain insight into Richmond Football Club and how they run their business from a culture, people and management perspective.
- Access industry experts who support student learning and have the opportunity to develop skills through a wide range of placement experiences in different areas of the Club.
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Swinburne University of Technology is a dynamic, innovative, and ever-evolving institution. Students are at the centre of everything they do and getting them job ready is the driving force behind Swinburne’s passion. Swinburne’s focus is on making students career-ready.
The university’s vision is to be the best provider of Vocational Education in Australia and are known for their industry and community connections and excellence in student focused learning.
They are internationally recognised for their high-impact research connecting science and technology with business and the community. For over 50 years, Swinburne has been partnering with leading Australian and global organisations to offer students authentic workplace experiences.
Swinburne’s partnership with Richmond Football Club is based on shared values and vision and a deep commitment to quality student outcomes.
Benefits for Students:
- Provided with all the benefits of being a Swinburne student.
- Access state-of-the-art facilities and first class student support services.
- Opportunities to pathway into a range of bachelor courses offered at Swinburne.
ALIGNED LEISURE
Aligned Leisure is a leading provider of community aquatic, fitness, health, and sporting facilities. Aligned Leisure aims to inspire communities and ignite connection. Founded in 2016, the Richmond Football Club subsidiary currently manages 26 facilities around Australia in partnership with schools and local governments employing over 700 people. The Aligned Leisure teams deliver community services, including swimming lessons, fitness, and sports to over 2 million people annually.
Benefits for Students:
- Access unrivalled paid employment and further career opportunities with Aligned Leisure.
- Gain insight into Aligned Leisure and how they run their business within health, leisure and sport.
- Connect with local communities to support their health and wellbeing goals through learning materials and assessment tasks.
LIFE SAVING VICTORIA
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is a registered training organisation (RTO ID: 21799) regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) approved to deliver nationally accredited vocational education and training services throughout Victoria. They have more than 500 staff and their lifesaving clubs have more than 37,000 members. Together we work with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses, and the broader aquatic industry, to achieve our combined organisations’ visions and missions.Â
Benefits for Students:
- Access quality industry-specific training, including First Aid and CPR.
- Gain qualifications that are required for employment within the sporting and aquatic industry (e.g. Pool Lifeguard and Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety).
MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AUSTRALIA
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia is a a national, not-for-profit health promotion charity, focussed on mental health training and research, guided by best practice and informed by lived experience. Since its development in 2000, MHFA Australia has been working towards a community where everyone has the first aid skills to support people with mental health problems.
Benefits for Students:
- Our affiliation with Mental Health First Aid Australia allows best practice mental health education to be embedded in our programs.
- Gain knowledge and skills to enhance your wellbeing and positive mental health.
- Have confidence in our staff to support you, as all staff are trained and updated with current practices in mental health education.
