Access Ed supports young people in out of home care to engage in education and enhance their learning outcomes.
Access Ed provides specialist education support to children and young people who are disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. It is available to young people living in a residential care home.
In partnership with the students, carers, case managers and schools, our goal is to ensure young people remain engaged in education, increase their confidence and experience success as learners.
Access Ed offers:
- academic tutoring and homework support
- vocational education guidance
- targeted interventions to address barriers to learning ( e.g. animal-assisted learning, art therapy, etc.)
- access to community support services
- mentoring and advocacy to ensure access to education
How to access this service
This service is available to young people in residential care by referral only.
Access Ed is available in:
- Melbourne - Western Metro
- Geelong (Barwon)
- Warrnambool (South-West Barwon)
Please enquire for more information or to request a referral form.
Frequently asked questions for Access Ed
Does the Access Ed program cost anything?
No, the Access Ed program is fully funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), making it completely free for eligible young people in residential care. There are no costs for carers, case managers, or schools to access this service.
How does Access Ed work with schools and care teams?
Access Ed takes a collaborative approach, working alongside students, carers, case managers, and schools to create individualised education plans, address barriers to learning, and advocate for student needs.
How can a young person access the program?
Access Ed is referral-based and available only to young people in residential care. To request a referral form or learn more about the program, please contact our team at: Education.programs@mackillop.org.au
