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We work side by side with young people with the aim of re-engaging them in creative, meaningful and intentional learning.
St Joseph’s is privileged to walk alongside young people aged 12-25 who are seeking an alternative to mainstream education in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. St Joseph’s is part of Edmund Rice Education Australia, Victorian Schools Ltd.
Grounded in a trauma informed practice framework, St Joseph’s empowers young people through personalised educational programs that are centred around the Victorian Curriculum, the Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major (VCE VM), VPC (Victorian Pathways Certificate), and Vocational Education and Training (VET). The school also offers outreach educational opportunities, an extensive excursion program and outdoor education.
St Joseph’s aims to remove all barriers that young people may face to engaging in education. The school does not have any fees, or any costs for books, excursion or VET programs, and young people are provided a MYKI so that they can easily access school via public transport. An important part of our school is that we spend time eating meals together that are prepared by experienced cooks on site at each campus. Young people can eat breakfast, morning tea and lunch at school each day, and there are also take-home packs for any young person or family who would welcome this.
St Joseph’s enables young people, their families and key adults, staff, and community members, to experience and value critical awareness of justice through the practices and culture of the school. We advocate for our young people to experience liberation in their own lives through consultative and common ground experiences, including a commitment to the voice of young people in decisions impacting them at school. St Joseph’s establishes this culture through a framework called ‘Operation by Principles’ that uses four principles: Respect, Honesty, Participation and Safe and Legal, to guide all our interactions and decisions within the school community.
We are delighted to note that we have physical sites in North Melbourne, Geelong, Colac and Ballarat, and a dual-engagement program called BlendED that allows young people to complete their learning virtually at home but ensures that young people are provided face-to-face support via a youth worker who visits them at home or in the community. Our online campus BlendED, provides a modern learning environment, ensuring accessibility and flexibility.
We uphold a young person’s right to education, safety, and hope.
We dream of a future where St Joseph’s Schools are a guiding light, helping young people thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and safe educational setting
We strive to create a unique and supportive educational environment that promotes choice, support, and safety.
St Joseph’s establishes a common ground culture through a framework called ‘Operation by Principles’ that uses four principles: Respect, Honesty, Participation and Safe and Legal, to guide all our interactions and decisions within the school community.
We champion the creation of a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive community, dedicated to ensuring everyone feels genuinely welcomed and valued.
We steadfastly prioritise the establishment of a secure and nurturing environment, placing the wellbeing of all community members at the forefront of our commitment.
We uphold the highest legal standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations to safeguard the rights and interests of our community.
We are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their fullest potential through personalised education.
We embrace innovative approaches that foster continuous improvement in education, operations, support, relationships, and service users.
We actively foster and nurture meaningful connections within our community, cultivating an environment built on transparency, openness, and integrity.
We respect, support, build and strengthen all our relationships.
At the heart of the St Joseph’s Schools narrative resides a legacy defined by resilience and adaptability.
St Joseph’s North Melbourne, opened as a Special Assistance School, in January 2012, following a long and rich history as St Joseph’s College, which ran on the site from 1903 through until 2010. St Joseph’s is part of Edmund Rice Education Australia, Victorian Schools Ltd. Originating from humble roots in North Melbourne, our schools have evolved into dynamic hubs, positioned as pivotal launch points for innovative programs that extend their impact throughout Australia.
Today, St Joseph’s continues to endure, adapt and thrive. The BlendED program provides young people with quality education in a virtual setting, complemented by extensive in-person, holistic well-being support. This innovative educational approach is bringing positive transformation to the teaching landscape. The St Joseph’s legacy extends far beyond walls, touching lives and impacting people nationwide.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands on which we work, gather and play.
We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
St Joseph’s School is a safe, diverse and inclusive learning community.
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