Learning Programs
Younger years communication and play
Our younger years classrooms are for our primary aged students with a range of physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. We respect, support and build on student’s diverse strengths and needs and provide a safe and secure environment, accessible toilets, sensory awareness and break out spaces. We teach cognitive, communication, play, sensory and life skills.
Younger years transition class
Many of our students may have experienced dysregulation and overwhelm in a traditional classroom setting. Our younger years transition class offers a transition program to support our younger students with aspirations to re-engage with mainstream education.
We provide a nurturing space for autistic students to build self-esteem, confidence and self-regulation skills that can be transferred back into the traditional education setting. Students within this classroom may also be enrolled at a local school with whom we work collaboratively to support the student.
Students are taught the content of the Victorian Curriculum (with exemptions for languages and digital technologies). The Victorian Curriculum encompasses levels including A-D and Foundation to Level 6.
Upper years – life skills
Our upper years life skills program helps prepare learners for adult life. The core curriculum is focused on life skills, functional academics, communication, personal & social relationships and health and wellbeing. The classroom will have a range of physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills and abilities. Our inclusive classrooms respect, support and build on diverse strengths and needs.
Thrive – applied learning
Our applied learning class aims to introduce students to the ASDAN short course modules. ASDAN short courses are flexible, portfolio-based programs designed to accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development across a range of topics and curriculum areas. Students will participate in employment pathways discussions.
In 2025 and 2026 we aim to introduce ASDAN short courses: foodwise, enterprise, gardening & volunteering. ASDAN aims to provide individualised, supported learning and training opportunities that foster essential a to achieve good life outcomes for all students in the following domains:
Friends, relationships and community
Employability
Good health
Independent living skills
(ASDAN – four pathways – preparing for adulthood)
More about applied learning:
Applied learning involves students engaging in authentic and motivating learning experiences. It is a method of learning where theoretical information comes to life for students when in a real-world context that relates directly to their own future, it is within their own control and is within an environment where they feel safe and respected.
Students’ knowledge grows and expands as they take action to learn, reflect on that action and plan how to do it better next time.
More about our membership with Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN):
ASDAN is an education charity and awarding organisation providing courses, accredited curriculum programs and regulated qualifications to engage, elevate and empower young people aged 11 to 25 years with diverse needs.
ASDAN short courses are flexible, portfolio-based programs designed to accredit up to 60 hours of activity and skills development across a range of topics and curriculum areas.
Short courses are widely used in formal and non-formal settings by students aged 13-19 years. Because they are multi-level, the focus is on completing challenges and skills development according to individual ability.
After the completion of the course, students receive a certificate. This will be added to their careers portfolio for future job applications.
