BlendED National, with the support of Catholic Education Tasmania, has brought our first state program to life.
We’re welcoming enrolments from young people, parents and guardians now and anytime throughout the year.
BlendED Tasmania supports young people in Years 7–10 whose access to traditional schooling has been disrupted by exclusion, anxiety, trauma or mental health challenges.
Young people do not need a formal diagnosis or referral. We welcome all young people who could benefit from a flexible relationship-first learning environment.
BlendED combines flexible online learning with in-person support from teachers, youth workers and allied health professionals. This allows students to re-engage with learning at a pace that feels safe and achievable.
Every young person has an Individual Learning Plan (ILP), co-designed with them and their parents, guardians and support network. The ILP guides academic, social and wellbeing goals.
Every class at BlendED Tasmania is led by a teaching partnership – a teacher and youth worker who work side by side to support each young person’s learning and wellbeing. Our youth workers also provide outreach support, visiting young people in their homes to maintain consistent connection and care.
This dual staffing model ensures wraparound support and consistent connection between online and in-person experiences.
We offer regular, low-pressure in-person gatherings to help young people build confidence, routine and social connection. Youth workers also meet young people in the community — wherever they feel safe and comfortable.
BlendED National is fully registered as a Special Assistance School in Tasmania.*
*Subject to regulatory requirements.
195 Main Road
Austins Ferry TAS 7011
BlendED Tasmania supports young people across the whole state. Wherever there is a need, we will go.
If you think our school may be the right fit for your young person, please reach out. We’ll work with you to explore your options and, where possible, build connection and community in your local area.
Have questions about BlendED Tasmania? Below are some of the most common queries from parents, carers and young people. For more questions, visit our FAQs page.
BlendED Tasmania supports young people in Years 7–10 who have faced challenges engaging with traditional schooling due to anxiety, trauma, mental health issues or other complex needs.
BlendED National offers a full curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum, including: English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Technologies, Health & Physical Education, The Arts, and Auslan. Inquiry integrates Science, Humanities, and Technologies, with Civics and Economics to build life and job-ready skills.
Yes, we support students with PDA and autism. Our team—including OTs and learning support staff—work with families to develop tailored plans that reduce anxiety and increase engagement.
All young people who are enrolled at BlendED National are enrolled fulltime. Engagement is outlined in a student’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP). Some students may start gradually and slowly increase their participation. We walk alongside them at their pace.
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) is committed to embedding a culture where the safety, wellbeing and participation of all children and young people under our care is paramount.
We prioritise the safety of vulnerable children and young people. Read more about our commitment to safety.Tasmania has region specific policies, procedures and documents for families, young people and staff at BlendED Tasmania.
Start the conversation to see how we can help support your young person in Tasmania.
Young people, parents and carers can submit an expression of interest in our new school program.