At Life Without Barriers Education, we believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our Student Enrolment Policy and Procedure set out the principles and procedures for equitable enrolment at our school that aligns with our Education Philosophy, Vision, Purpose and Values.
Life Without Barriers Education is a fee-free learning and wellbeing environment for young people seeking a school who does it differently.
Enrol at Life Without Barriers Education
Life Without Barriers Education New South Wales is currently taking enrolments for 2026.
Limited spots are available for our Newcastle, Dubbo, Grafton and Mount Druitt campuses.
Life Without Barriers Education is a small school ideally suited to young people who:
- Found that mainstream school does not currently meet their needs
- Will benefit from tailored support and interventions
- Could benefit from social and emotional support
- Could benefit from a targeted literacy and numeracy focus
- Are ready to invest in themselves and their education
- Are looking to enrol in either year 7, 8 or 9.
Life Without Barriers Education is a flexible learning school, registered as a special assistance school. We are different to a special needs school.
Life Without Barriers Education demonstrates a commitment to flexibility, persistence and responsiveness, however enrolment in our schools may not be available if there is a substantiated safety concern for staff and/or other students.
Complex or challenging needs are not grounds for exclusion from enrolment consideration.
Filling out the enrolment form does not guarantee a position within the school.
To ensure everyone receives the best assistance, we will work with you to understand individual needs. This will include gathering details on:
- Previous schooling history
- Learning, health and support required
- Existing strategies, supports and adjustments
Life Without Barriers Education’s Student Enrolment Policy and Procedure describes these eligibility criteria in more detail. If you would like to know if you, or a young person you are supporting, is eligible for enrolment at Life Without Barriers Education, please send us an email at admin@lwbe.edu.au. Make sure you tell us your contact details so we can get in touch.
How do I enrol at Life Without Barriers Education?
Step 1
Email us at admin@lwbe.edu.au to enquire about enrolling. Our staff can answer questions you have about our schools and we can then contact you for an online meeting to ask you a few basic questions to check if you or the young person you are referring is eligible to enrol.
- If you are eligible; and
- If there are spaces available, you will be invited to attend a meet and greet with the Principal/Teacher and Youth Worker.
- If there are no spaces available, you’ll be asked if you want to go on the enrolment waitlist.
Professional Referral Form and Student Profile
The professional referee form is for those who have an understanding of the student’s educational
support needs. A suitable referee may include a Principal, Teacher, Guidance Officer, Psychologist, General
Practitioner, Specialists, Youth Support Workers, Therapists or another relevant professional.
The Life Without Barriers Education student profile is also a great way for us to get to know a student. Consider filling it in together and submitting with the referral form.
Expression Of Interest online form
Step 2
Attend a meet and greet (enrolment meeting) with us. At this meeting we will:
- Answer any questions you have about how our school runs and what it can do to support you
- Ask you about what your hopes and interests are
If you are still interested in enrolling, we will provide you with all the necessary information paperwork to enrol at Life Without Barriers Education.
Step 3
Complete and return the enrolment paperwork to our office
You can do this by:
Attending in-person at one of our campuses in PCYC Newcastle, Dubbo, Grafton or Mount Druitt.
Email: admin@lwbe.org.au
Post: Newcastle PCYC, Life Without Barriers Education, Young Rd &, Melbourne Rd, Broadmeadow, NSW, 2305
Once we have received all your paperwork, you will be able to start attending and move onto step 4 in the process
Step 4
We invite you to an orientation where you will get to:
- Meet the staff and other young people and learn more about each other
- Experience how the school runs and get to know your way around
- Complete some numeracy and literacy tasks. These are important so we know your strengths and skills, and areas you may need support.
- Share your interests and knowledge to personalise your education.
Step 5
Congratulations, the first part of your education journey with us is complete!
Now we will work together to develop your learning plan.
Life Without Barriers Education Student Enrolment Policy & Procedure
