More than a sponsorship A true partnership between

— More than a sponsorship – A true partnership between Essendon FC and RMIT Sally Tanner Senior Coordinator, RMIT Sport

RMIT and Essendon Football Club • RMIT and Essendon Football Club have joined forces, creating a new frontier in cross-industry collaboration and will see them become tertiary education partners • The partnership is underpinned by a shared commitment to the community, innovation and enterprise Essendon Football Club CEO, Xavier Campbell and RMIT’s VC, Martin Bean, launched the partnership in RMIT’s new Media Portal

Community • RMIT and Essendon have a shared commitment to reconciliation and will work together to grow the next generation of Indigenous leaders • The partnership opens up new elite athletic development opportunities and pathways to elite sport • Develop and deliver community education programs to multicultural communities

Enterprise • Essendon Football Club staff and players will gain access to online courses and RMIT Activator– our central initiative designed to promote entrepreneurial success • RMIT students will also gain hands-on experience and grow their enterprise skills at Essendon Football Club through work-integratedlearning opportunities

Innovation • • • RMIT is already exploring research opportunities that are set to deliver real impact and innovations in a range of areas including textiles, nutrition and e-sports Developments include potentially game-changing technology that could be beneficial not only for Essendon Football Club but also the wider community Being connected to industry is central to preparing our students for life and work and developing graduates who have the skills required for the future workforce