Innovate Forge Academy — Chadstone
Discover practical and creative learning experiences for children and young people in Chadstone and surrounding suburbs. Our programs bring together technology, communication, creativity, innovation and leadership to help students develop confidence and future-ready capabilities.
About our Chadstone location
Chadstone families have joined the academy's structured robotics and coding programs, where students learn to think logically, build solutions and create with technology in small, supportive groups.
Our Chadstone centre at the Waterman Business Centre also hosts holiday experiences such as the Chadstone Summer Workshops — five different standalone days of inventing, robotics, entrepreneurship, public speaking and storytelling.
Alongside technology, families can explore communication, creative writing, innovation and leadership pathways designed to build confidence and capability.
Local communities
Students from other areas are welcome to join our live online programs, available Australia-wide.
Open for enrolment
Approved 2027 sessions currently accepting enrolments in this area.
Weekly in-person classes in Chadstone every Thursday (Melbourne time). Confident Communicators and Young Leaders run at the same time; Creative Writing Foundations follows at 7:00 pm.
Thursday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Build confidence in speaking, listening, storytelling and presenting ideas through interactive activities, guided practice and constructive feedback.
$220 per term
Thursday, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Develop practical leadership through collaboration, communication, teamwork and creative problem-solving challenges.
$220 per term
Thursday, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Discover a creative writing voice through imaginative storytelling, character development, story structure and descriptive writing.
$220 per term
No local session is currently published for these programs. Register your interest and we'll let you know when a local class is available.
Robotics & Computer Science
Build games and learn how digital systems work — coding, game mechanics and structured Minecraft Education challenges.
Years 2–8 · Instructor-led in person · Max 8 students per instructor
Explore program
Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Understand people, define challenges and prototype thoughtful solutions.
Years 3–9. The suggested year range is provisional and requires curriculum approval. Beginners welcome. Guidance is matched to learner age and experience.
Explore programInnovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship
Explore how ideas become useful, sustainable ventures.
Years 6–10. The suggested year range is provisional and requires curriculum approval. Beginners welcome. Guidance is matched to learner age and experience.
Explore programAvailable live online
This is a live online class taught via Zoom — not an in-person class at this location.
Explore every live online and self-paced option in one place.
Explore Online LearningNot sure where to start?
An introductory session in communication, creative writing, leadership, robotics or coding that helps Chadstone families find the right pathway. Pathways offered vary by location — tell us your preference when you book. Children just come along — we provide all materials.
Other learning locations
