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The Active Campus program continued to enhance student life and foster a connected campus community through a range of initiatives, events, and engagement opportunities.
Active CampusProviding opportunities for students to engage in recreation, fitness and sporting activities away from the historical hub of the Sports Precinct remains a key focus for Melbourne University Sport. Across all campuses, over 83 activities, events and educational sessions were delivered through collaborations with, and support of University faculties and student services.
The program expanded its reach to rural and regional campuses with tailored events and activities at the Dookie, Werribee and Southbank campuses.
At Parkville, recreational spaces remained a key focus, with The Spot at FBE, Nona Lee Sports Centre, and Market Hall in the Student Precinct all hosting recreational spaces for students.
Free Play proved as popular as ever with staff and students engaging in a large range of casual sporting activities.
Some of the biggest growth occurred in the Active Campus Run Club held at both Parkville and Southbank each week, while the International Student Bike Awareness and Bike Care sessions played an important role in keeping students safe on Australian roads.
The volunteers of Sport at the University were celebrated on Wednesday 4 December at the annual Sport and Volunteer Celebration event held at the Woodward Centre on Campus.
full storyA record number of awards were presented to individuals and clubs who had made a significant contribution to Sport at the University in areas such as Service, Performance, Inclusion, Social Justice and Innovation.
Director of Sport Tim Lee reflected on the importance of volunteers for the University sporting community:
"Sport relies on the contributions of many talented and passionate individuals including around 1,000 active volunteers, who provide over 150,000 mainly volunteer hours each year serving on club committees, coaching, team managing and the hundreds of tasks that go to running complex sporting and club activities, right down to cutting the oranges and sweeping the sheds.
Awards were presented by VIP guests Mr Ian Marshman, Chair of the MU Sport Advisory Board and life member of the Lacrosse Club, and Ms Stephanie Spence, Advisory Board and long-term Athletics Club member.
The University has committed to exploring upgrades of the outdoor facilities in the Sports Precinct.
Scoping works commenced with the Athletics Track, Hockey Field, University Oval, Sports Lighting and associated Public Realm improvements all in discussions to be upgraded.
A final project plan is in progress, with works expected to cost in excess of $18m. The upgrades will be the first major capital investment within the Sports Precinct since the upgrade of the Ernie Cropley Pavilion in 2012.
The University was once again a strong competitor in both the men’s and women’s University Basketball League. It was always going to be tough to back up what was an incredible 2023 season, but both teams embraced the challenge and were able to come away with individual moments of brilliance and once again, brought together a large volume of fans and attention to the competition.
With the return of Head Coach Shawn King, and multiple players from the Championship team, it was looking like it the men’s team might go back-to-back. Only dropping one game during the regular season, they were the team to beat.
Despite finishing as Minor Premiers, they were unable to clinch a spot in the Grand Final and defend their title, falling just short in the Semi Final to a determined University of Sydney team.
The women’s team faced a large turnover of players after narrowly missing out on a Grand Final berth in the previous year. The team struggled to improve on the previous year, winning three games for the season, falling just short in a couple – keeping them out of finals. While the women’s team may not have had the ideal result from UBL, their season set them up well for Uni Nationals, where they went all the way, securing the Championship.
A tradition inspired by an Oxford and Cambridge practice, whose history goes back to the mid-19th century, the University Blues recognise the University of Melbourne’s student-athletes for their performance at intervarsity events including the UniSport Nationals and other endorsed intervarsity sporting events.
full storyThe University’s sporting achievements were celebrated at the annual Blues and Sports Awards. 78 student-athletes were awarded a University Blue for their on-field performances while representing the University.
Additionally, 55 student-athletes were honoured on the evening for representing their countries at international level, with four of them doing so at the highest sporting stage – the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.
Four-time Swimming Blue and 2024 Olympian Sam Williamson delivered the keynote speech, talking the audience through his swimming journey and inspiring the recipients with his motivational words.
Williamson talked about taking up the sport after an awe-inspiring meeting with a member of the Australian Swim Team of the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and then going on to become a Commonwealth Games gold medallist in 2022.
Read the Full Story for a list of award recipients.
Andrew “Andy” Smith lived and breathed community sport and had the Uni Blacks Football Club running through his veins.
full storyA selfless club servant, Andy worked tirelessly behind the scenes and devoted more than 60 years of his life to the club he loved most.
Regarded as the “heart and soul” of the Club, Andy was loved and well respected by generations of Uni Blacks players, a tight-knit community he considered his family.
Although Andy passed away in 2023, he ensured his loyal service and passion for the University Blacks would continue for generations to come, through leaving a generous gift in his Will to the club he shared such a deep connection.
Andy’s bequest, a first for the Blacks, is being used to establish the Melbourne University Blacks Football Club Sub-Fund of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation. The Sport Foundation is a Trust established at the University to provide opportunities to support University sport and our sporting clubs.
Whilst officially the University Blacks Sub-Fund of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation, it will be referred to as the University Blacks Future Fund as, ultimately it is about supporting the long-term sustainability of the Uni Blacks.
The Elite Athlete Program is proud to support student-athletes as they represent their country on the world stage.
Elite athlete programAnnabel Sutherland - Australian Women's Cricket Team
Annabel (Bachelor of Science) had a breakout year for international competitions, scoring a double century against South Africa in February. She was named player of the tournament of The Hundred competition in the United Kingdom, and was the highest paid foreign player in the Women's Indian Premier League
Mihiri Dharmabandu and Claudia Chan - Women’s Lacrosse World Championships
Mihiri and Claudia (Bachelor of Science) represented Australia and Hong Kong respectively at the World Lacrosse Championships in Utica, New York (USA). Lacrosse has always been a key sport in the university sector in Australia and with its inclusion for the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympics, both Mihiri and Claudia are on the pathway for a potential berth there.
Lili Cavanagh – Australian Women's Baseball Championships
Lili (Bachelor of Arts) was the star player of the Australian Women's Baseball Championships as part of the victorious Victorian side. Lili was awarded the tournament MVP after a number of stunning performances on the Victorian teams road to a gold medal.
Brodie Grundy - AFL Grand Final
Brodie (Master of Business Administration) was an integral part of the Sydney Swans in 2024, playing 26 AFL games as ruckman. The Swans were minor premiers and runners-up in the Grand Final. Grundy reached 200 career AFL games this year.
The Australian Boat Race boasts a longstanding tradition between Australia’s two oldest Universities. Held annually, the venue alternates between the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne and Sydney Harbour. It encapsulates the long-standing rivalry between two great cities and two great universities.
australian Boat raceThe Australian Boat Race returned to Sydney Harbour on 27 October.
The day started with College races, with the crews from Melbourne winning both races on the harbour. The Women's crew from Ormond maintained their undefeated record at the Australian Boat Race, defeating St Paul's in a close race. The Men's crew from Trinity College also triumphed over St Paul's Men's crew.
In the main races, the Sydney Crews were too strong for Melbourne, winning both the Men's and Women's race comfortably.
The tally for the Edmond Barton Trophy (Men) now sits at 2-12 in Sydney's favour while the Bella Guerin Trophy (Women) is at 8-6 for Melbourne.
The University has a long and proud history of representation at the Olympic and Paralympic Games dating back to 1948.
full story25 members of the University’s sporting community – students, alumni, and club members – competed at the Paris Games, bringing back four medals to take the University’s all-time tally up to 42.
The highlight was the glittering gold that embellished Grace Brown’s final season in cycling, while the twin bronze medals made Jemima Montag a household name. Jessica Morrison added to her Olympic legacy by winning her second medal in three Games.
Grace Brown - Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Languages alum
Cycling - Individual Time Trial
After narrowly missing the medals in Tokyo, Grace Brown redeemed herself by finishing first in Paris. Grace’s gold was Australia’s first at the 33rd Olympics. The road cycling course was slippery on the opening day after the previous night’s rain and saw many falls and crashes. But Grace overcame an early fumble to win the race in 39 minutes and 38.24 seconds, more than a minute and a half ahead of the silver medallist. After the Olympics, Grace also went on to win the World Championships gold, before calling curtains on her career in a glorious fashion at the end of the season.
Jemima Montag - Master of Public Health student and Bachelor of Science alum
Athletics - Women’s 20km Race Walk; Mixed Marathon Walk Relay
Jemima Montag competed in two events and medalled in both. As a World Championships silver medallist, she lived up to the expectations by finishing third in the Women’s 20km Race Walk. The grit and determination shown by her in the hot conditions of the Parisian course, overcoming physical challenges and mental doubts, instantly resonated with the Australian public. In the inaugural Mixed Marathon Walk Relay event, Jemima partnered with Rhydian Cowley and helped put her team amongst the leaders in her first leg before accelerating in the final leg to secure a podium finish.
Jessica Morrison - Master of Business Administration alum
Rowing Women's Pair
Jessica Morrison and partner Annabelle McIntyre finished first in their heat and the semifinal to qualify for Final A. The pair ultimately secured a bronze with a timing of 7:03.54. This was Jessica’s second Olympic medal, having won the gold in Women’s Four at Tokyo 2020. She had however shifted her focus to the Pairs event after that podium finish and has since enjoyed a successful partnership with McIntyre.
View the full Olympic and Paralympics recap here
Campus Sport provides opportunities for students and staff to compete socially in a fun, lunchtime sporting program.
campus sportA diverse range of social competitions were offered as part of Campus Sport in 2024, with Mixed Volleyball, Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, and Netball among the most popular. Pickleball was formally added as an offering for the first time, while a new introductory session was offered in Semester 2 for those looking for a team or wanting to try out a new sport at no cost.
Campus Sport continues to evolve, providing students and staff with a range of inclusive, engaging, and high-quality sporting opportunities each Semester from week 3 onwards.
Congratulations to all the teams who participated and won competitions in 2024. View the Honour Roll for each sport here.
College Sport provides opportunities for the students living in the University’s affiliated colleges to compete for their college in a range of sports, some dating back more than 130 years.
College sportAnother big year of the Intercollegiate Sport program came to a close in October, with Trinity College claiming the Tickner Cup for the second year in a row.
Trinity College followed up its strong Semester 1 by claiming Semester 2 titles in Men's Netball (a new competition in 2024), Women's Netball Div 2, Women's Australian Rules Football, and Men's Basketball to help secure the Tickner Cup. Ormond College finished second, Queen's College third, and Janet Clarke Hall fourth.
The program provided 9,061 participation opportunities for students across the year, with approximately 11,500 spectators attending all matches and events.
When asked to reflect on the year of College Sport, Maddy Goldsmith (Sport Competitions Coordinator), who oversees the program, noted her pleasure in seeing the program reach gender parity. "Men's Netball was piloted in 2024. It was the final piece of the puzzle in providing equal opportunities for students to compete. It was exciting to see eight colleges compete in the Men's Netball in its inaugural year. With the changes that have been implemented in the last two years, we now have equal opportunities for males and females across the program. It's something we are very proud of, and the colleges should be commended for."
View the final points table and list of champions here.
Students, staff, schools, organisations and other members of the community use sporting facilities on a casual basis. Facilities available include Tennis, Squash, Badminton, Basketball, Netball and Volleyball courts, as well as an Athletics track and synthetic Hockey pitch.
court hireCasual Play saw continued growth in 2024, reflecting the increasing demand for social and recreational physical activity. Participation numbers rose by 7% from 2023, with students and staff embracing the opportunity to stay active and connect with peers.
Outdoor futsal experienced the most significant increase, with a 54% rise in bookings. This growth is attributed to the ease of access provided by the new point-of-sale system, along with a strategic reduction in costs to encourage greater use of the Multipurpose Synthetic Pitch.
Tennis also saw an 11% rise in participation, while volleyball recorded a notable 39% increase, reflecting a growing interest in a diverse range of activities across the University community.
The Alpine Lodge is a 40-bed, shared facility in the heart of the Mount Buller Alpine Village. The Lodge is available for students, staff, alumni and community members.
alpine lodgeFor the second consecutive year, poor snow conditions at Mount Buller impacted the Alpine Lodge with the season only lasting nine weeks.
Despite the challenge of inconsistent snow coverage, the Lodge maintained a strong booking rate, achieving a 77% overall occupancy and 660 unique guests attending, exceeding initial expectations.
The Beaurepaire Centre and Lincoln Square Fitness Centre have a broad range of strength and fitness equipment, with staff on hand to provide training programs and guidance for all users.
fitnessA large cardio equipment upgrade took place over the Easter period in the Beaurepaire Centre. The new cutting-edge equipment from TechnoGym now enables fitness users to have improved connectivity with fitness apps and a greater workout experience.
Attendance at the Beaurepaire Centre increased by 9% on last year with the new equipment and new fitness promotions helping drive attendance to the facility. Lincoln Square Fitness continues to grow with a range of bespoke sessions and additional equipment being added after the upgrade at the Beaurepaire Centre.
The Water Safety Program is a free aquatics education initiative that provides students with the awareness, knowledge and skills crucial for water safety, survival and rescue.
Water safetyThe Water Safety Program achieved another year of strong enrolment numbers, with 911 students participating in Semester 1 and 834 in Semester 2.
The introduction of a shortened 8-week program format created operational efficiencies, enabling a new intensive program, attended by 181 students, to be run in October.
International student participation in the program reached its highest percentage since the program began in 2017.
Additionally, a participant skills tracking system, which allows students to view their progress from their online portal, was successfully trialed in Semester 2 and is set for full implementation in 2025.
The Group Fitness Program consists of a variety of exercise classes set to music and led by qualified fitness professionals.
group fitnessThe Group Fitness program focused on outreach classes that offered tailored wellness classes to various faculties and departments within the University community. This new approach on top of the traditional Group Fitness offerings, engaged many students and staff for the first time in wellness offerings.
New Women's Only offerings were also introduced to the timetable on a regular basis, with the Yoga sessions proving to be some of the most popular on the timetable.
Group Fitness has 23,064 attendees across the year, an increase of 8.7% on last year.
The 25-metre Beaurepaire Centre Pool is ideally suited to lap swimming and learn-to-swim programs for swimmers of all abilities. The space is shared by numerous groups including students, staff, alumni and community who comprise casual users, fitness members, external contractors and club bookings.
aquaticsThe Pool had its most successful year with over 73,745 visits, exceeding the 2023 record by 4%.
The increase can be attributed to stable operating hours, additional hours allocated to club hire, the success of the Water Safety Program, and continuity in Propulsion Aquatics learn-to-swim and squad programs.
The UniSport Sport Nationals area series of multisport and standalone events held across the year. Pennants are awarded to winners of each event, with the University that wins the most pennants declared the Overall Champion. The University has been Overall National Champion in 2005, 2006,2008, 2012 and 2013.
intervarsity sportThe University put up a strong show in Canberra, winning six overall titles at Uniport Nationals.
Just like last year, fencing once again gave a strong to Melbourne’s campaign, with the Women’s Fencing team defending their title. Gold medals in Women's Foil (Mayuri Muralidharan), Women's Foil Teams, Women's Epee (Sze Yan Nicole Wong), Women's Epee Teams, and a silver in Women's Sabre Teams helped secure the pennant for the University. The Winged Victory fencing team were also crowned Overall Champions.
The Mixed Lacrosse team also went back-to-back, beating the University of Sydney 11-10 in a tight Final to win the pennant. The team was as dominant as ever, finishing first in the pool stage and beating La Trobe 19-7 in the semis.
Runners-up from the last year, the Women’s Basketball team and the Sailing team went one better this time around. The basketball girls beat the University of Sydney 81-59 in the Final after finishing first in their pool and going past UNSW and Victoria University in the Quarter and Semi-Finals respectively. Led by Uni Nationals Men's Captain, Harrison Chapman, the sailing team cruised through their 2024 campaign with a total of 14 wins.
The Mixed Ultimate team also climbed up the podium from their third-place finish last year, securing a 14-8 win over the University of Wollongong in the Final. The team remained undefeated in the pool stage and then won both their Quarter-Final and Semi-Final convincingly to make it to the title clash.
The final pennant came from the Women’s Badminton team. After conceding the pool stage game against Monash 2-3, the team avenged the loss in the Final by beating the familiar rivals, with the scoreline reversed.
In other significant results, the University secured second place in Mixed Squash, Women’s Cycling (Hannah Armstrong), and Men’s Golf, and third place in Men's Basketball, Women's Touch, and Men's Table Tennis.
The sporting rivalry of Victoria’s two largest Universities, Melbourne and Monash, carries on every year in the form of the Big Blue, with matches from across sporting disciplines spread out across the two semesters.
big blueThe 2024 Big Blue calendar kicked-off with Men’s T20 Cricket on University Oval on 11 March, with Monash drawing first blood. Just a couple of days later, Melbourne pulled things back by winning the Men’s and Women’s Basketball matches on Monash’s home turf, with the Men’s Australian Rules Football team extending the lead to 3-1 later in the month, with an emphatic 163-9 victory.
The action returned in April, with Monash hosting Melbourne for eight events. Both universities ended with four wins each, with Melbourne claiming victories in Women’s Soccer, Women’s Touch, Men’s Hockey and Women’s Squash. In May, it was Melbourne’s turn to host with seven events, Melbourne won four – Men’s Tennis, Women’s Hockey, Men’s Volleyball and Mixed Ultimate to lead Monash 11-8 overall.
As the competition resumed in Semester 2, Melbourne played host for the last four events with the overall title still up for grabs. The visitors notched up wins in Men’s and Women’s Badminton and Men’s Table Tennis to level up the overall score on 11-11. It came down to the outcome of the Women’s Table Tennis to decide the overall champion, and the Melbourne team came through with tight victory to take the crown.
Beyond the results, the Big Blue again plays an important role for both participation and spectatorship. The competition saw a huge turnout, with over 750 spectators turning up to cheer on participants across the three home fixtures.
The Elite Athlete Program supports student-athletes enrolled at the University.
Elite athlete programThe Elite Athlete Program supported 406 student-athletes (214 male and 192 female), across 66 different sports with services ranging from flexible study assistance, strength and conditioning, physiotherapy, general and sport-specific sport scholarships and international travel to assist with the costs of competing at international–level events overseas.
Five student-athletes were selected to represent Australia at the FISU World Rugby 7s in Aix-en-Provence (France).
Alfred Hughes (Science), Lachlan de Garis (Arts), Abel Herbst (Science), Max Pendlebury (Agriculture) and Hunter Wright (Commerce), all members of the Melbourne University Rugby Club, were supported financially by the Peter Hone Rugby Scholarships to cover the cost of their trips to the Championships.
The Australian men's team won two matches and lost two matches from their four matches.
Women’s Only and Queer Friendly sessions at Lincoln Square Fitness provided a welcoming environment for women and the LGBTQ+ communities to engage in fitness activities.
The sessions have received wonderful feedback from participants and will look to continue in 2025.
164 students experiencing financial hardship were supported to engage in recreation, fitness, and sports programs through the Sport Access Program.
The program provided students with a fitness membership and funding for an affiliated sporting club membership, entry into social sports competitions, or court hire.
In its fifth year, the program has now supported 626 students to participate in regular physical activity when they would have previously been unable to due to the barrier of cost.
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week, the residential colleges and MU Sport hosted the annual Buroinjin Cup on University Oval.
Buroijin is a ball game played by the Kabi Kabi people of south Queensland. The game was played with a ball made of kangaroo skin, which was called a buroinjin.
The event began with a traditional smoking ceremony before hundreds of students battled it out on the field with more watching from the sidelines.
The event contributes to social outcomes by fostering understanding, respect, and collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, it celebrates Indigenous sport and culture, and promotes awareness of the rich heritage and contributions of Indigenous communities.
Congratulations to Ormond College who won the coveted kangaroo skin trophy.
The Women’s Football Club hosted their annual Pride Round on Sunday 18 May to celebrate the club’s proud history and culture of LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Donning the now-famous rainbow V, the Mugars community showed up in force to support their annual Pride Round for the seventh time as their senior and reserve teams in the Victorian Amateur Football Association played Old Scotch.
Rainbow flags were everywhere at University Oval, as the club sold pride merchandise, had face painters and a luncheon to celebrate the occasion.
Founded in 2023, the Melbourne University Triathlon Club provides opportunities for students, staff and alumni to engage in the sport of triathlon.
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To set up a sporting club and get it up and running is a strenuous tasks in itself, especially when undertaken by students alongside their university commitments.
The Triathlon Club has taken that all its stride, swim and cycle, after being recognised with two Awards of Excellence at the 2024 Sport and Volunteer Celebration in December, one for Innovation another to Club Founder and President Sihong Wu for Inclusion.
Read the full story here.
For the second time in five years, the Basketball Club’s women’s team has brought home a Big V Division 2 Championship.
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A midseason coaching change, and the loss of multiple players made for a challenging experience, but the team found themselves in good hands. The experienced and Melbourne University legend, Amelia Smith, and the passionate, up and coming coach of Kyle Ogden stepped up and led the team to victory
Read the full story here.
The University’s sporting clubs provide competition, instructional and recreational opportunities for students, staff, alumni and the greater University community.
2024 saw 47 clubs with a total of 7,738 active members (an increase of 11% from 2023), comprising 4,740 students (an increase of 12%) and offering more than 115,000 participant opportunities.
View the reports from the University's 47 Sporting Clubs
Campus Sport provides opportunities for students and staff to compete socially in a fun, lunchtime sporting program.
campus sportFollowing the successful introduction of Pickleball through Campus Sport Plus and collaboration with Active Campus in 2023, Pickleball was formally added as a Campus Sport offering in 2024. Competitions were held on Tuesdays at the outdoor basketball court, with nine teams registering in Semester 1 and four in Semester 2. The competition is set to expand in 2025,with capacity for up to 12 teams.
To address declining participation, Thursday Mixed Futsal was moved to Tuesdays, traditionally a high-demand day for Campus Sport. This resulted in a four-team competition in Semester 1; however, insufficient registrations led to cancellation in Semester 2. The competition will be reintroduced and further promoted in 2025.
In response to ongoing payment issues with Fixi and PayPal,MU Sport transitioned to Stripe in late 2023. This integration resolved all registration and payment challenges, significantly improving financial tracking and user experience. Special thanks to Liz Tregoning from MU Sport Finance for her role in streamlining this transition.
Sporting Participation and Highlights A diverse range of competitions were offered in 2024, with Mixed Volleyball, Futsal, Basketball, Badminton, and Netball among the most popular. Basketball exceeded capacity in Semester2 with seven teams, while Badminton, introduced in 2023, continued strong with an updated set-based format in response to participant feedback. Competitions for Dodgeball, Spike ball, and Cornhole were scheduled but did not receive sufficient registrations.
Campus Sport maintained strong partnerships with various University departments and student groups. Murrup Barak fielded a Netball team in Semester 1 and a Basketball team in Semester 2. Lisa Bellear House entered teams in Futsal, Volleyball, and Basketball across both semesters, while UoM Christian Union had two Futsal teams per semester. Additionally, numerous College teams participated across multiple sports, contributing to a vibrant competitive environment.
Despite these advancements, certain challenges were identified. The minimum shift requirements of three hours for casual employees posed logistical constraints. Maintaining continuity for Pride Round remained an area for further development. Additionally, while Pickleball has shown promise, promoting it as a structured competition versus a casual participation opportunity requires further refinement.
Despite these challenges, Campus Sport continues to evolve, providing students and staff with inclusive, engaging, and high-quality sporting opportunities. Looking ahead, strategic enhancements in promotion, program structure, and stakeholder engagement will ensure continued growth in 2025 and beyond.
The Facilities team provides high quality management of University and community facilities under the control of MU Sport.
read moreNew court at University High
The lease of one stadium at University High entered its second year of a three-year agreement. This additional space has provided critical support in meeting the growing demand for indoor sports, accommodating a mix of sports clubs and external hirers.
Alpine Lodge Emergency Preparation
Emergency preparedness at Alpine Lodge was also strengthened in 2024, following consultations with the Alpine Region CFA, internal University departments, and MU Sport staff. Key improvements included the implementation of an Emergency Management Plan, Standard Operating Procedures for security, and an automatic emergency response system linked to University of Melbourne Security at Parkville. Additionally, Victorian Alpine Security was engaged to provide initial emergency response when required, and additional resources and emergency equipment were deployed on-site to ensure the safety and well-being of all guests.
The School Holiday Program is a daycare program for children aged 5-12 years and runs four times a year, coinciding with the Victorian school holiday period.
Over the four programs in 2024, there were 2,107 total enrolments and 819 unique enrolments. The Program further strengthened child safety in its delivery and procedures.
The University reinstated a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) in 2012, following an alteration to federal legislation in October 2011
ssafIn 2024 MU Sport received $5.9m to support the delivery of inclusive sport, facilities, clubs, fitness, and recreation programs that keep the campus community active, encourage community leadership and enhance the student experience.
MU Sport is committed to keeping costs as low as possible, providing tailored, affordable, fitness service options to students.
These funds have been used to:
Click here to view the 2024 Finance Report
The endowment of the Melbourne University Sport Foundation has grown to more than $9.5 million, providing support for student scholarships and participation in Athletics, Badminton, Cricket, Football, Hockey, Mountaineering, Rowing, Rugby, Skiing, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
Donations to the Sport Foundation totalled $316,579 in 2024.
A total of $252,955 was donated to Sport at the University across 131 unique donors.
Melbourne University Sport would like to thank the generous donor community of alumni and friends for their support of sport at the University in 2024.
Their contributions play an important and ongoing role in helping supporting University sport’s highest priorities, the immediate needs of student participation in a particular sport, support towards sporting scholarships, and to the long-term sustainability of University sport and clubs through the Melbourne University Sport Foundation and its Sub Funds.
Our people and partners are committed to ensuring that Sport Matters at the University of Melbourne.
Find out more about the people and partners of Sport at the University, including advisory Board, Staff, Partners and Committees.
Sport has always held a special significance in the life of the University through the performance of its sporting clubs, teams and student athletes, and in the vast array of sporting programs and facilities that provide students and staff with an outstanding campus experience.
Vale Dr Margaret Pickles
A life member and Hall of Fame inductee of the Cricket Club, Margaret Pickles was a stalwart of women's cricket at the University for over 50 years. Margaret was an alumnus and Full Blue recipient in Cricket, she was the 96th woman to represent Victoria, represented Australia in 1968/69, and played with distinction at the Club into her early 70s.
Vale Sylvia Faram AM
A long-standing member of the Cricket and Hockey Clubs, alumna Sylvia Faram played pivotal roles in the development of women's cricket and hockey in Australia. Sylvia was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for significant service to cricket administration, and to hockey in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. Sylvia was an alumna and Blue recipient in 1950, 51 and 53.
