Mar 25, 2025 | Education, Impact stories, Independent high schools, Vocational education and training (VET)
Will* was only 15, but he was becoming increasingly reckless and withdrawn. “My mum was scared I was going to end up in jail,” Will remembers of that time in his life. “My relationships with my friends and family were horrible. Plus, I didn’t like school and I...
Mar 25, 2025 | Education, Independent high schools
December is an exciting time for any young person finishing their studies. For Youth Off The Streets’ Class of 2024, it’s been a time to reflect on both the knowledge they have gained and the self-belief they have developed. “Key College didn’t just give me an...
Apr 24, 2024 | Education, Impact stories, Independent high schools
When Lily was in Year 9, she struggled to attend school. She was trying to cope with the symptoms of ADHD – as well as her nan’s cancer diagnosis, her parents’ separation and the ongoing effects of a traumatic incident the year before. “I kind of gave up on...
Mar 11, 2024 | Education, Independent high schools
As a 2023 Federal parliament report and recent media headlines have revealed, there has been a sharp increase in ‘school refusal’ since the COVID-19 lockdowns. If you’re a parent, you may have first-hand experience of your child showing signs of emotional distress at...
Feb 5, 2024 | Education, Independent high schools
As a new parent, nothing prepares you for bringing home a newborn baby. In fact, in the first few weeks, I’m sure that many of us were asking where the manual was. But you muddle through, and all of a sudden, you’ve survived the first year, then primary school, and...
