Ever wished you had a qualified PE teacher on-hand to boost your students' physical literacy, support your curriculum, and sprinkle a little footy magic around your school?
Enter: the AFL School Connect Program; a fully funded initiative bringing PE expertise straight to your classroom!
Here’s what it entails:
- One day a week of specialist PE support - An accredited educator (yes, with VIT registration and all the know-how) partners with your school to deliver tailored Health & PE sessions that fit your timetable.
- More than just footy drills - Think team-teaching, upskilling, assessment tools, inclusive activities, and even support for parent engagement.
- Football Club connections - Enjoy a direct link to an AFL Club for extra resources, tickets, merchandise and match-day magic.
Other benefits include:
- No cost to your school (Yes, really!)
- Less planning stress with ready-to-use resources
- Professional learning and mentoring for staff
- Stronger student engagement and improved outcomes
- Community connections with real impact
Meet the team:
 | Anna Moulday – Education Specialist (Wyndham, VIC) With over a decade of teaching experience across all year levels in primary, I’ve also worked as a Literacy Learning Specialist, Acting Assistant Principal, Master Trainer for the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership, and a sports trainer for Essendon Football Club. My background is grounded in curriculum leadership and inclusive education, and I’m passionate about helping students thrive through meaningful, active learning. As part of the pilot School Connect program in Victoria, I’m currently working with three fantastic partner schools in Wyndham: Werribee Primary School, The Grange P–12 College, and Manor Lakes P–12 College. Each brings a unique community focus, and it’s a privilege to support their staff and students through tailored PE delivery, co-teaching, and AFL-based engagement that makes learning fun and impactful. |
 | Ben O’Neill- Education Specialist (Hurstville, NSW) I grew up in Rockhampton, Queensland, and started playing footy when I was nine—switching over from soccer in a rugby league–dominated area. I quickly fell in love with the game and began volunteering with the AFL in high school, which kickstarted more than 10 years of involvement in footy across Queensland and New South Wales. |
 | Eirwan Sinwan – Education Specialist (Parramatta, NSW) My name is Eirwan, some people call me Sinny. I graduated in 2015 with a Master of Teaching and have since worked full-time as both a classroom teacher and a specialist sport teacher across Western Sydney, particularly in culturally diverse and low-socioeconomic areas. I bring experience in coaching and playing multiple sports at a state level and have recently attained my Gold Level AFL Coach accreditation. |
Whether you're a footy fanatic or just keen to supercharge your PE delivery, AFL School Connect is your chance to kick goals - on and off the field!
Interested in getting involved? Contact us at schools@afl.com.au to find out more!