BlendED National is a growing family of specialist schools for young people in Years 7 to 11* experiencing school can’t. Using a blended approach, combining teacher-led online learning with in-person gatherings and wellbeing support, for the flexibility and care traditional school often can’t.
*Year levels vary by state.
2027 applications now open in New South Wales, Queensland & Tasmania.
Our model has been designed specifically for young people experiencing school can’t. We bring learning, wellbeing and wraparound support together, online and in-person, walking alongside each young person as they rebuild confidence and a love of learning.
One BlendED model, online and in person, built around each young person's learning needs.
Every young person’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is co-designed with them and their network.
Teachers, youth workers and wellbeing staff working as one team.
Local staff and gatherings, so support feels close to home, not far away.
No school fees. Excursions, devices and internet access are all provided free of charge.
We host gatherings and excursions to encourage friendships, build confidence and strengthen peer support.
We support young people whose access to education has been disrupted by school can’t. Whether it’s linked to neurodivergence, anxiety, bullying, trauma or mental health challenges, we’re here to help them reconnect with learning.
School can look different and still be yours. With BlendED, learning happens online and in person, at your own pace, with a team who listens and cares.
If your young person has struggled to find their place in school, BlendED offers a supported alternative where education, wellbeing, and belonging stand side by side.
As a registered school, we believe learning thrives when young people feel safe, connected and cared for, so we prioritise academic growth alongside emotional wellbeing and strong peer connections.
Tasmania was the first state to introduce BlendED National as a registered secondary school, combining online learning with in-person gatherings and wellbeing support for young people in Years 7 to 10. BlendED Queensland followed, now officially approved and running in the same model.
We’re excited to welcome BlendED New South Wales, opening for applications now ahead of a Term 1, 2027 start.
Curious about BlendED? Hear directly from our team at an online information session.
Sessions run once a month for an hour. You’ll learn how BlendED works, what to expect, and the latest updates across our states, with plenty of time for your questions.
If you are keen to learn more sooner, book a meeting to talk with our team.
*AEDT (Melbourne daylight saving time)
We believe every young person deserves a place where they feel safe, seen and able to learn in their own way, no matter what’s gotten in the way before.
We’re part of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), a national network built on opening doors for young people who need them most. School can’t always look the same for everyone, and that’s the whole point.
No diagnosis required. No fees. No pressure to fit a mould that was never built with them in mind, just a place where they’re welcomed exactly as they are.
We meet young people where they’re at, blending real online learning with in-person gatherings and wraparound support, alongside a team who genuinely cares whether they show up tomorrow. Because learning only sticks once a young person feels like they belong.
That means opening doors, creating new pathways, and giving young people the chance to rediscover what school can be for them.
Curious about how BlendED works? Our FAQs cover the most common questions from parents, carers and young people, all in one place.
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