Learning Model | Youth Inc.

SCHOOL SUCKS? WE KNOW.

Mainstream education isn’t for everyone. If you don’t fit into the mould, it can be hard to thrive.

That’s why we’re like a school, but not how you know it.

Instead, we’re a learning alternative for people who want to rediscover learning on their own terms.

Come on a wander with us and we’ll show you how.

Project-based Learning

You’re probably amazing at something. Maybe you don’t know what that is.

We help you discover that through our project-based learning.

You’ll choose one Group Project per term, diving deep with a community of like-minded learners. Each project is based around one of five Learning Themes, and we’ve got a way to convert that learning into SACE points.

You’ll also undertake a guided Personal Project, where you get to shine your focus on something that you’re passionate about. You might know what that is. You might not, but if so, we’ll help you find your spark. We also offer Personal Project Pathways, that include steps into employment, university, or even starting up your own business.

Want to know what some of the Group Projects look like? Check out our Sample Projects below.

The letter Y with the texture of an apple pie.

INKED

Step into the world of tattoos. Explore different cultures and styles of tattooing while honing your creative skills. From developing flash art to running a pop-up tattoo booth, it’s time to make your mark.

BITE BACK

Take back control of what we eat and make nutrition our natural high. Forget bland and boring – let’s celebrate the joys, connections, and nourishing power of food. Let’s create meals that feed the body and fuel the soul.

PLAN, PLUG & PLAY

Tech enthusiasts and future innovators, this is your chance to build the ultimate PC! Work together as a group to research, plan, purchase, and construct a powerhouse workstation that will serve various projects across Youth Inc. Ready to turn those tech dreams into reality?

TRASHION

Do you see beauty in the forgotten? Transform discarded scraps into works of wearable art. Fast fashion’s disposable ways have lost their soul, but you have the power to change that. Whether you’re passionate about sustainability, art, or just love experimenting with the unexpected, this is your platform to shine and co-create, sharing sustainable clothing with the world.

BRIEF’D

Unleash your inner maker! Transform real-world challenges into inspired, handcrafted woodwork creations. Collaborate with clients to turn genuine needs into forward-thinking design solutions. This is your moment to show that creative action builds a better future.

HOLISTIC WELLBEING

We don’t do toxic positivity here. No one liked having to skulk off to the Counsellor at High School.

Instead, here you get assigned your own Life Navigator, your go-to human for any kind of support you might need, whether that’s housing, Centrelink, personal finances, health & mental health referrals, or even for a Metro card top up.

Plus, Life Navigators attend Group Projects alongside students. Whenever you might need help, they’ll be there.

SACE

Want to get your SACE accreditation? We can help with that! (You also don’t have to if you don’t want to).

Whether you’ve got all your SACE points, none, somewhere in between, or you’re not sure; we’ll help you find your path.

ENRICHMENT

Want more? Alongside our Group Projects, Personal Projects & Wellbeing, we offer a fully-featured Enrichment Program. Whether it’s opportunities to socialise (camps, trips to the movies, board game afternoons) or learning those critical ‘Adulting’ skills you don’t usually get taught in school (healthy meal prep, accessing services, your taxes), we’ve got what you need!