Various local community organisations provide opportunities to young people who need more support in their learning. Flexible Learning options are suitable for young people who have left school before finishing Year 12.
Pre-VCE, VCE and VCAL Providers
CAE
Centre for Adult Education
253 Flinders Lane Melbourne
Courses offered at various locations
Ph: 9652 0611
VCAL Provider
VCE Providers
VCAL Providers
Hester Hornbrook Academy
an independent school managed by Melbourne City Mission
131 Harvester Rd Sunshine
Ph: Sunshine 1800 517 218
Inner Melbourne VET Cluster
Offers specialist VCAL program, Youth2Industry. The program is for young people with learning difficulties and/or mild disabilities.
80 Market Street South Melbourne
Ph: 9686 2354
Victoria University
Footscray Nicholson St Campus
Cnr Nicholson & Buckley Sts Footscray
Ph: 1300 823 387
Western Springboard (Open Door)
A case work program that assists with issues relating to school, TAFE, university, Centrelink, family matters and relationships, health, housing and employment
Post Schools: Skills First Youth Access Initiative
DET
Formerly the fee-waiver initiative, this program supports young people under 22 who have been/or are on a Child Protection Order, Family Court Order or a Youth Justice Order. Eligible young people can study VCAL/VCE through to Advanced Diploma and pay no tuition fees.
Post School: Reconnect Engagement and Learning Support Program
DET
Assists young people aged 17+ to enrol and stay in vocational training and to find employment
