A Game Changer
In sport, partnerships usually sit on jumpers, on hoardings – on the sidelines.
Swinburne’s partnership with Richmond Football Club is different.
This partnership doesn’t simply support the game it, develops on- and off-field talent, collaborates on research, drives social impact through reconciliation initiatives, and much more.
This is Swinburne and Richmond Football Club. This is elite sport meets top-ranked education.
This is a game changer.
Changing the game
1118+ diplomas delivered
30+ Tiger players graduated
30+ placements at Punt Road
4 research collaborations
3 courses on offer through Richmond Institute
Key projects and outcomes
The partnership involves the joint delivery of Diploma programs in Sport Development, Leadership and Management, Allied Health, and Community Services at the Richmond Institute. These programs were expanded in 2019 to included delivery in regional Victoria (Albury Wodonga).
In 2020, Swinburne proudly sponsored Richmond's inaugural AFLW team as their shorts apparel sponsor.
Richmond Football Club has provided real-world job experience to many Swinburne students, studying from a range of disciplines. These placements have ranged from short-term projects (internships) to paid 12-month placements (Professional Placements). Roles have included digital media, data science, human resources and exercise sport science. In 2018, Richmond employed one of the talented Swinburne intern students for an ongoing role at the club.
Richmond Football Club and Swinburne both have Elevate RAPS and are committed to Reconciliation.
In 2018, Swinburne partnered with Richmond Football Club and Reconciliation Australia to host the inaugural National Reconciliation Action Plan Conference. Over 370 delegates attended the first of its kind, sold out event.
Swinburne researchers have worked with Richmond Football Club on several joint research projects. This has included fan engagement and membership research, and evaluations of the Bachar Houli Foundation program and REAL program delivered by Richmond’s Korin Gamadji Institute (KGI).
The partnership has also recently included research into mental health during COVID-19.
Swinburne has offered ongoing educational opportunities to Richmond Football Club. Over the four years of the partnership more than 30 Richmond staff members have commenced programs at Swinburne. These programs have involved everything from short courses to master degrees.
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“Richmond has allowed me to exercise creative freedom within my internship. I didn’t expect to work on projects that allowed me to compose elements using my own discretion.”
Osama Sarakibi , Bachelor of Design student
In the news
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- University
Richmond and Swinburne partnership to reach beyond a decade
Swinburne University of Technology and Richmond Football Club have extended their longstanding partnership for a further four years until at least the end of 2028.
Monday 17 June 2024 -
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Swinburne extends AFLW partnership with Richmond FC to 2024
Swinburne is extending its partnership with Richmond Football Club, supporting elite sporting pathways for women, including student placements and internships, as well as financial support.
Friday 14 January 2022 -
- University
- Health
Swinburne renews sponsorship deal with Richmond’s AFLW team
Swinburne strengthens support of elite sporting pathways for women through a renewed sponsorship deal with Richmond Football Club’s AFLW team.
Thursday 21 January 2021 -
- Social Affairs
Dreamtime at the 'G Reflections
Dr Andrew Peters, a proud Wurundjeri and Yorta Yorta man, shares his reflections on Dreamtime at the 'G and Sir Doug Nicholls Round.Wednesday 27 May 2020 -
- Student News
Shift to online learning offers RISL students a unique experience
Students of the 2020 Richmond Institute of Sports Leadership course have had regular guest speakers from club stars.Tuesday 26 May 2020 -
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Swinburne partnership with Richmond off to a roaring start
The partnership has seen a number of successful outcomes in the areas of research, education, equity and diversity.Thursday 20 September 2018 -
- Film and television
Swinburne launches sports media course with partner Richmond Football Club
Sports media students will work closely with Swinburne’s partner, Richmond Football Club.Friday 01 June 2018 -
- University
Swinburne students attend their first AFL match
International, migrant and rural students will attend their first AFL match with partner Richmond.Friday 25 May 2018
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Why partner with Swinburne
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Achievements and success stories
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- Title: Swinburne and Richmond Football Club. A Game Changer. Creator: Swinburne Marketing and A Time and Place
- Year: 2026
We open a white frame. The Swinburne and RFC logo move in dramatically from each side of the frame and lock into place the middle.
VO: This partnership does more than sit on the sidelines...
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We cut though shots of training, students studying.
VO: It’s different.
VO: Education, training, and elite sport moving forward. People and technology working together to build a better world.
VO: It doesn’t just support the game.
We see quick graphic supers:
- REAL INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- RESEARCH INITIATIVES
- SPORT LEADERSHIP
VO: It changes it.
End on the logos and the Game Changer lock up.
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