To enable your child to find their way forward in either their existing school or an alternative school, and to support the family during periods of chronic school can’t / school refusal.
Your child does not need to be an existing Alia student to access this support.
The program is designed to
- give a voice to your child and to you, advocating for them when they are unable to do so
- identify your child’s barriers to their school attendance
- identify your child’s interests and their strengths as a learner
- work with you and your child, and their existing school (if relevant) to find a path forward which feels safe, manageable and sustainable.
- help your child recover from the damage and potential trauma caused by their previous school experiences.
For more information please call Harriet on 03 9822 9622 or email srs@alia.vic.edu.au
What the program isn’t:
School Re-Engagement Support at Alia is not about ‘fixing’ students and sending them ‘back’ to their previous school.
It is not about forcing anyone to attend.
It is about listening to a student’s prior experiences and supporting them to find a sustainable path forward in their education.
We work directly with both parents and the young person.
Who is the program for?
- students aged 12 upwards (Grade 6 and high school) struggling with school can’t / school refusal / school anxiety or who have disengaged entirely from their school.
- students can be referred by their family, their current school, CYMHS, psychologist, Family Services etc, or self-referral.
- School Re-Engagement Support is very welcoming of all students, including all gender identities and neuro-diversities.
Your child does not need to be an existing Alia student to access this support.