Please note that sessions are run at Melbourne time. From Sunday 4 October, Victoria moves to Daylight Saving Time, so sessions from that date are listed in ADST.
BlendED National is a specialist school for young people in Years 7–11 (year levels vary by state) that blends online learning with in-person wellbeing, for those who need more flexibility and care than traditional school can offer.
2027 applications are open in New South Wales, Queensland & Tasmania.
BlendED National is for young people who need a different kind of school. 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.
BlendED National supports young people whose access to education has been disrupted by experiences such as school refusal otherwise known as “School Can’t”, neurodivergence, anxiety, bullying, trauma and mental ill-health.
School can look different and it still belong to you. 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.
*Subject to regulatory approval
Curious about BlendED? Join us online for an obligation-free introduction. We encourage everyone to attend an information session before beginning their application.
Held once a month for an hour, you’ll hear firsthand from our team about how BlendED works, what to expect, and the latest updates across our states, with plenty of time for your questions.
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.