Innovate Forge Academy
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Innovate Forge Academy — Epping & Bundoora

Discover future-ready learning in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Explore learning opportunities for children and young people in Epping, Bundoora and surrounding communities. Building on our established experience in coding and robotics, Innovate Forge Academy brings together technology, communication, creative writing, innovation, leadership and entrepreneurship. Register your interest in local learning opportunities and explore approved online programs.

Waitlist Open

About our Epping & Bundoora location

Growing learning opportunities in the north.

We are developing in-person learning opportunities for families across Epping, Bundoora and Melbourne's northern suburbs. Joining the waitlist helps us understand which programs, year levels and formats local families are looking for.

In the meantime, students can begin with our live online programs from home, taught by the same educators with the same structured approach.

Local communities

Supporting families from Epping & Bundoora and nearby suburbs

EppingBundooraMill ParkLalorThomastownReservoirGreensborough

Students from other areas are welcome to join our live online programs, available Australia-wide.

Future local programs

Explore future learning opportunities.

These programs represent potential local learning opportunities. No in-person classes are currently scheduled here — join the waitlist to tell us what your family is interested in.

Programs families can register interest in

Listing a program here does not mean it is scheduled locally.

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Robotics & Computer Science

Applied Robotics & Engineering Academy

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Where students learn to think like engineers — design, build, program, test and improve real robotic systems through structured term projects.

Years 2–8 term classes, with advanced coaching and mentoring for Years 9–12.

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Robotics & Computer Science

Applied Computer Science Academy

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Real coding for young creators — computational thinking, Python, HTML, CSS and JavaScript through live, educator-led projects.

Years 3–8 · Live online via Zoom · Max 8 students per instructor

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Robotics & Computer Science

Creative Coding & Game Systems Academy

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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

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Communication & Leadership

Confident Communicators

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Build the habits and confidence to speak clearly in everyday settings.

Years 3–8

$220 per term · 8 sessions · 60 min

  • Glen Waverley — Monday, 6–7 pm
  • Narre Warren — Tuesday, 6–7 pm
  • Chadstone — Thursday, 6–7 pm
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Creative Writing & Storytelling

Creative Writing Foundations

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Discover the building blocks of imaginative and expressive writing.

Years 3–8

$220 per term · 8 sessions · 60 min

  • Glen Waverley — Monday, 7–8 pm
  • Narre Warren — Tuesday, 7–8 pm
  • Chadstone — Thursday, 7–8 pm
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Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Young Leaders

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Practise initiative, teamwork and values-led leadership.

Years 3–8

$220 per term · 8 sessions · 60 min

  • Glen Waverley — Monday, 6–7 pm
  • Narre Warren — Tuesday, 6–7 pm
  • Chadstone — Thursday, 6–7 pm
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Innovation, Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

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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.

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Waitlist Open

Join the Epping & Bundoora waitlist.

Send us your details and, in your message, let us know your child's school year level, your preferred area (Epping, Bundoora or either), the programs you're interested in and whether you'd prefer in-person, live online or either.

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Available live online

You don't have to wait to start learning.

While we develop additional in-person learning opportunities across Melbourne's northern suburbs, families can explore our approved live online programs from home.

Enrolment OpenLive Online

Applied Computer Science Academy

Years 3–8
Live online via Zoom · eight sessions per term
Thursdays, 6:00–7:00pm (Melbourne time), live via Zoom.
$380 per term (8 sessions)
  • Term 1: Thu 4 February – Thu 25 March 2027
  • Term 2: Thu 15 April – Thu 3 June 2027
  • Term 3: Thu 15 July – Thu 2 September 2027
  • Term 4: Thu 7 October – Thu 25 November 2027

More online learning

Explore every live online and self-paced option in one place.

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Not sure where to start?

Begin with a Forge Discovery Starter Session.

An introductory session in communication, creative writing, leadership, robotics or coding that helps Epping & Bundoora 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.

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