BlendED National is a secondary school providing teacher‑led, trauma‑informed learning, combining online face‑to‑face and in‑person learning with integrated wellbeing support.
Each young person’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP), designed with them, their support team and parents or carers guides academic, social, and wellbeing goals to ensure the curriculum is tailored to the young person’s strengths, interests and future needs.
Learning is delivered through live and recorded sessions. Young people can engage at a pace that suits them, with tailored interventions or extensions where needed.
BlendED National offers a full curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum, including:
Inquiry integrates Science, Humanities, and Technologies, with Civics and Economics to build life and job-ready skills for future pathways, further study and work.
Strong, trusted relationships sit at the heart of the BlendED model.
Every young person is supported by a partnership of a teacher and a youth worker who work closely together to understand their needs, respond with unconditional positive regard and provide consistent connection across online and in‑person experiences.
This relational approach creates the safety, trust, and predictability young people need to re-engage with learning.
BlendED National is fully funded by state and federal governments.
Devices, internet access, and excursions are provided to all young people learning with us so cost is never a barrier to re-engage with education. If needed, support is provided to help young people engage in face-to-face gatherings.
Teachers deliver the online and in-person curriculum, while youth workers and allied health professionals provide online and in-person wellbeing support.
Parents, carers and guardians form part of the young person’s support network.
Community partners and NDIS providers may be included on a case-by-case basis.
Our trauma-informed, student-centred approach ensures every young person receives support in the way they need it — at home, in local spaces or during social gatherings.
Staff work as one team to provide consistent connection, trust and wellbeing-focused guidance.
Weekly in-person and local gatherings provide safe, low-pressure spaces to build confidence, routine and social connection.
Young people can attend with a parent, older sibling or carer and activities are designed to be fun, engaging and tailored to best suit the needs of the young people.
Social learning is supported through gatherings, excursions and community-based activities that foster connection and engagement with all BlendED participants in your local area.
Have questions about the BlendED model? Below are some common queries from parents, carers and young people. For more questions, visit our FAQs page
BlendED National is a Catholic school offering a dual-engagement model of education. It combines flexible online learning with in-person support for young people who are currently disengaged from traditional schooling.
We adapt our approach to meet each young person where they’re at. Some may prefer text or phone contact over face-to-face interactions.
Relationships are introduced gradually and safely, guided by their Individual Learning Plan (ILP).
BlendED delivers the full Australian Curriculum: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, The Arts and Auslan.
Inquiry integrates Science, Humanities and Technologies with Civics and Economics to develop life and job-ready skills.
Yes. While all young people engage with the full curriculum, ILPs allow a deeper focus on subjects or skills that interest them.
While our program is flexible like distance education, BlendED is a dual-engagement model that offers online learning, in-person support, social connection and wraparound support.
It includes:
Absolutely. BlendED prepares young people for life, work and further study in ways that suit their learning style.
Absolutely. Our Edmund Rice Catholic values guide us to support every young person with dignity, respect and compassion, including LGBTQIA+ students, those with complex needs and young people who have experienced trauma and need support to re-engage with education.
Families receive regular updates, communication and opportunities to engage with staff. Gatherings and excursions are designed to be inclusive and accessible.
Yes, BlendED is fully registered as a Special Assistance School in Tasmania, subject to regulatory requirements.
We are working closely with education registration bodies and following all regulatory processes to register BlendED National in other states across Australia.
BlendED supports young people experiencing School Can’t, anxiety or other barriers to traditional education. Referrals can come from parents, carers or the young person themselves. No formal diagnosis is required.
BlendED adapts to the young person’s needs. Some may prefer text or phone contact over in-person interaction. Engagement is always safe, gradual and guided by the ILP.
Attendance is flexible and guided by the young person’s ILP. Gatherings help build connection, confidence and engagement.
Local hubs are created for gatherings and excursions, typically within Local Government Areas. Activities are designed to be safe, social and inclusive.
Young people, as well as parents and carers can submit an expression of interest to help us understand local needs, support young people and guide future expansion.
Young people, parents and carers can submit an expression of interest to find out more about BlendED National