Outreach and Online Learning Program

Overview

For some young people, attending school in person isn’t always possible. Whether due to distance, health, family circumstances, or personal barriers, Fairbridge College’s Outreach and Online Learning Program provides an inclusive learning pathway beyond the classroom. 

This program offers the same personalised, trauma-informed education model delivered in our campuses—adapted for a digital and outreach setting. Students are supported by dedicated teachers and wellbeing staff, and remain actively connected to the school community. 

Outreach and Online Learning Program at a Glance

Personalised Learning Plans 

  • Each student has an ILP tailored to their pace, interests, and needs 
  • Plans include academic, wellbeing, and transition goals 

 

Flexible Delivery Methods 

  • Online platforms, printed resources, and hybrid approaches 
  • Adjusted to suit digital access, home environment, and learner readiness 

 

Dedicated Staff Contacts 

  • Consistent teacher for learning support 
  • Youth worker or engagement staff for wellbeing and communication

 

Trauma-Informed Practice 

  • Emphasis on relationships, predictability, and positive reinforcement 
  • Flexibility for mental health, life circumstances, and capacity 

 

Monitoring and Reconnection Pathways 

  • Students can transition back to campus or into work/VET pathways as readiness improves 

The Outreach Program supports the core mission of CARE (Curriculum and Reengagement in Education) program—to provide inclusive, strength-based, and relationship-focused learning for students who face barriers in traditional settings. 

“In a CARE school, flexibility isn’t a feature—it’s a necessity. The Outreach Program allows us to meet young people where they are, without compromising on belonging, growth, or purpose.” 

Maintains key CARE principles: 

  • Belonging without physical attendance 
  • Personalised support, not one-size-fits-all 
  • Relationship as the centre of the learning journey 
  • Student voice and pacing respected 

Students in the Outreach Program: 

  • Build confidence through small, meaningful wins 
  • Reconnect with learning in a way that feels safe and achievable 
  • Improve literacy and numeracy through scaffolded, real-world learning 
  • Maintain or re-establish routine and engagement 
  • Prepare for future steps: return to campus, transition to VET, employment, or community life