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Project-based learning on the land

Oct 19, 2020 | Education

Walking up the grassy hill from the paddock below the boys excitedly tail Virginia asking her questions about the horses pushing up against the fence, the types of birds fluttering from tree to tree and the bugs crawling underneath their muddy shoes. She answers all...

Gemma’s Story: “I can’t wait to see what else I can achieve”

Jul 23, 2020 | Education, Impact stories, Independent high schools

EDEN College – one of our accredited independent high schools – alumni Gemma shares how Youth Off The Streets helped her learn to enjoy education, find a career and reach for her goals. All I ever wanted to do was be a good role model for my little sister. I wanted...

Year 12 students experiencing disadvantage graduate from EDEN College

Jun 3, 2020 | Education

Two out of five students in disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds drop out of school before year 12 and this is the case in many areas we work in such as in Sydney’s West. As education is the key to breaking the cycle of disadvantage, young people in these areas...