School should be a place where you feel safe, supported and able to be yourself.
At Life Without Barriers Education, we put relationships first. Everything we do is guided by four simple ideas: Respect, Safety, Participation and Belonging.
Our Ways of Working
Respect
Treating yourself, others and the world around you with care.
Safety
Creating spaces where you feel safe.
Participation
Having a go, being involved and having a say in how you learn.
Belonging
Feeling accepted, included and valued for who you are.
Instead of lots of rules, we work with young people to create shared agreements about how we learn and work together.
Learning that works for you
We offer flexible learning pathways for young people in Years 7–12 who are looking for something different from mainstream school.
Your learning can include:
- Building confidence in literacy, numeracy and other academic skills
- Working towards recognised qualifications
- Strengthening social and emotional wellbeing
- Connecting with culture and identity
- Exploring future study, training and employment options
- Building connections with community and causes that matter to you
Practical support
We know there can be challenges that make learning harder. That’s why we provide support to help remove barriers to education, including:
- No school fees
- Free breakfast, morning tea and lunch every day
- All learning materials and stationery provided
- Help with transport to and from school
- Youth workers who provide wellbeing support
- No uniforms – wear what feels comfortable and appropriate for learning
What you’ll find here
- Teachers and youth workers who genuinely care about you
- Small classes and personalised support
- Flexible learning designed around your strengths and goals
- A culturally safe and welcoming environment
- Support for your wellbeing and personal growth
- Opportunities to explore your interests, ambitions and future pathways
- Restorative approaches that help people learn, repair relationships and move forward
- Hands-on learning experiences that keep things engaging
- A community where you can be yourself and know you belong
Most importantly, you’ll be seen, heard and supported to succeed in a way that works for you.
What you’ll get at our schools
- A team of teachers and youth workers who genuinely care about you and your learning.
- Support for your wellbeing, addressing challenges that impact your learning.
- Culturally safe spaces.
- Supportive spaces to explore your goals and ambitions.
- Restorative practices to help resolve conflicts and move forward positively.
- Personalised Learning Plans and Cultural Support Plans tailored to your strengths and needs.
- Flexible learning options designed for you.
- Small classes with plenty of one-on-one support.
- Engaging, hands-on activities that make learning fun
- A community where you can be yourself and know you belong
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