Maybe you haven’t had a great experience of school and think all schools are the same. We get it. Don’t stress. There’s another way to do school!
Your learning program is designed just for you. Learn at your pace, get job-ready skills and access all the support you need to tackle life’s challenges. You’ll leave Saints College full of confidence and ready to chase your dreams, whether your next step is more education, training or getting a job.
A free yearly Myki pass to get you from A to B
In-class wellbeing workers to achieve learning goals and address life challenges
Breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are supplied
Excursions, incursions and camps are all free
All books, stationery and resources are supplied
Wear clothes that reflect your individual personality and style
Saints College is so much more than a school. It’s a safe space to work out who you are and what you want to do in life. There are no rules, only our four guiding principles of respect, safe and legal, participation and honesty. They set a common ground for staff, young people and families to work together.
Year 7 – 10
Senior program
Victorian Certificate of Education Vocational Major
Year 7 – 10
Year 7-12 online program
Vocational Education and Training
Available to all young people
Chloe Hand is a highly experienced education professional, with a youth justice background. She has championed an innovative approach to education in Australia, offering choice for young people disengaged from mainstream education.
Chloe remains a dedicated advocate, leading Saints College Schools and supporting young people.
Michael has undergone several career transitions, all marked by a dedication to formative leadership and the creation of innovative programs tailored for young individuals who thrive in alternative learning settings.
With a decade of experience in Flexible Learning, Michael has cultivated a deep passion for the opportunities their programs offer to the most at-risk youth in communities.
Rod has extensive experience across all aspects of financial operations and corporate services. He joins the Saints College community having spent the last 18 years in public health and with previous experiences in manufacturing.
Rod is an advocate for transparent decision making and ensuring people from regional areas have the same opportunities as people in major cities.
Dr Karen Hart has extensive career and leadership expertise in mental health, youth crime prevention, education, housing, and child protection. She is a qualified social worker, a Master of Research Methods, and an Australian-American Fulbright Scholar.
Karen is excited to lead and support the transformation of practice, profile and partnerships.
Greg is a qualified social worker with a long history working in the child youth and family sector. Greg has been in various management roles with Youth+, Family Safety Victoria and with Baptcare.
Greg’s portfolio includes leadership in areas of child safety, occupational health and safety, quality and accreditation, risk management and compliance engaging in strategic partnerships and implementation and evaluation of programs.
Kym is an authentic leader who brings extensive experience leading People and Culture teams, change and transformation programs, in education, manufacturing and professional services sectors. Kym has a Master of Business in Human Resources and Industrial Relations Management.
Kym is known for being a strategic and logical thinker and brings a calm, considered and consistent approach. Kym has a genuine passion for building a safe and inclusive workplace culture and developing others.
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Food is fuel, especially for learning. 🍎
Our menus are designed by our kitchen crew in collaboration with our young people. By offering visible menus and a variety of choices, while maintaining a level of consistency, our young people have access to quality meals that help them stay focused and ready to participate actively in school life.
During our Student Support Group Meetings (SSG), we not only identify our young people’s barriers to learning but also consider barriers that may include foods, textures and smells. In this way, young people have agency and voice in their whole school experience, which food is a big part of.
Every young person at our seven physical campuses is welcomed to a daily meal prepared by our kitchen teams. Sharing food together strengthens relationships, supports wellbeing and reflects our commitment to equity, ensuring all young people have the nourishment they need to engage fully in their learning.
Our menu includes vegetarian and gluten‑free options each day, as well as the option for young people to bring food from home if they prefer. 🌱✨
#SaintsCollege #Flexiblelearning #StudentWellbeing #SchoolMeals #SharedTable #EquityInEducation
We are incredibly proud to see Dakota and her family featured in the Herald Sun as part of a national conversation about supporting young people’s mental health.
The article highlights a critical issue: millions of young Australians are expected to face anxiety and depression by age 20, and experts are calling for major investment in school based programs focused on bullying, racism, resilience and social and emotional wellbeing. These priorities strongly align with the work we do with young people every day, across our 8 campuses, to give them the wraparound support to reconnect with education.
Australian teenagers are increasingly experiencing depression and anxiety, a reality Dakota’s mum knows all too well. She shared that Dakota’s struggles began at just nine years old and intensified through bullying, school refusal and multiple moves between mainstream schools. By the time she found Saints College, Dakota was, in her words, “a mess,” but she says the wraparound mental, social and emotional support at Saints, along with individualised learning and genuine engagement, changed everything. “Schools need to be better equipped. We need to start from the ground up and if we can save even one child, it’s worth it,” she said, adding that without action “we are going to have a lot of sick adults.” Today, she describes Dakota as being in a much better place, reconnecting with creativity and confidence, and says simply, “They [Saints] are amazing. I wish there were more schools like them.”
We are deeply grateful for Dakota, her family, and our incredible staff who make this work possible every day.
Read Dakota’s story here: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/education/schools-hub/value-for-money-mental-health-experts-have-a-plan-to-save-teens-from-anxiety-and-depression-but-itll-cost-1bn-a-year/news-story/dd1974f789bd6f339cc7370d517d242d
In celebration of National Youth Week, we’re taking a moment to look back and honour the voices, achievements and growth of our young people.
This throwback features last year’s inaugural Awards Presentation, where we recognised the resilience, progress and accomplishments of young people across our 8 campuses.
Every day, we empower young people to have agency in their learning journey. That might look like choosing how and where they learn best, starting a club, or exploring an industry taster or academy partnership opportunity.
However that looks for each young person, we see and celebrate the growth of every unique individual.
#NationalYouthWeek #SaintsCollege #BlendED #inclusiveeducation
Welcome back to all our young people for 2026! 💛
Across our seven campuses and our online campus, BlendED, we know that returning to school can bring a mix of emotions. Excitement, nerves, anticipation, the joy of reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. Every feeling is welcome today, and so is every young person.
Classes are starting the day with Circle Time and a Working Agreement to set shared expectations for the day ahead. These daily routines establish rhythm, routine and trust, and set the wheels in motion for a successful year.
To all our parents and carers, thank you for trusting us with your young person. We look forward to welcoming them all today and wish them a wonderful start to 2026. 💛
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation #BackToSchool2026 #CircleTime #WorkingAgreement
🎒✨ We’re getting ready to open our doors to young people tomorrow! ✨🎒
As part of our start‑of‑year preparation across all eight Saints College campuses, we’re holding Student Support Group (SSG) meetings – an important part of how we build strong relationships from day one.
SSG meetings bring young people, parents and carers onto campus to meet with their teaching partnership – their teacher and education support staff – to:
✨ Put a face to the name and build early trust
✨ Set expectations and meaningful goals for the term
✨ Share interests, strengths and hopes for the year
✨ Identify challenges and discuss strategies to navigate them
✨ Explore the curriculum and set the pace for learning
✨ Build common ground through a shared understanding of what success can look like
Every young person arrives with their own unique story. SSGs help us understand how to best support each individual so we can offer learning that is flexible, engaging and responsive to their needs.
Starting the term this way means young people walk into Day 1 feeling more prepared, connected and confident, knowing exactly who’s in their corner for 2026.
We can’t wait to welcome our young people back into our learning communities for 2026. 💛
#saintscollege #BlendED #flexiblelearning #backtoschool #2026
Wishing a joyful and blessed Christmas to our incredible young people and their families. In the spirit of Edmund Rice, we celebrate hope, compassion, and community. Whatever your faith or background, may this season bring peace and joy to your hearts.
Your health and wellbeing remain our priority. Over the holiday break, we encourage you to rest, recharge, and take extra care on the roads.
To our families, thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of supporting safe and meaningful educational journeys. We look forward to continuing this mission in 2026. 🎄✨
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #EREA
One of the most meaningful traditions in our community is Christmas Day at Saints College`s North Melbourne Campus.
Christmas Day at Saints is truly special. Each year, our community comes together to share a delicious roast meal, connect, and create cherished memories.
Every guest receives a gift, and we rely on donations to make this happen. Even a small gift donation can bring immense joy. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make Christmas truly magical for our young people and their families.
Gift donations are welcome and can be delivered to:
📍 Saints College North Melbourne, 385 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne 3051
📞 Phone Nat on 0419 780 834
Or by Direct Debit:
Acc Name: St Joseph`s FLC N/Melb
BSB: 064-786
Account #: 100 022 873
Reference: SNM Xmas
Thank you for helping us make Christmas special for our young people and their families.
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #EREA
As we close 2025, we reflect on an extraordinary year at Saints College.
This year we:
✅ Launched three new campuses to meet growing needs
✅ Introduced new vocational pathways programs
✅ Delivered innovative wellbeing programs across our campuses
✅ Welcomed 170 new staff
✅ Achieved 40% growth in BlendED, paving the way for the launch of BlendED National starting with Tasmania in 2026 [find out more ➡️ http://www.blendednational.edu.au]
✅ Came together for our very first Saints Awards Celebration Day, honoring the achievements of our young people
Thank you to our young people and families for entrusting us with the privilege of supporting safe and meaningful educational journeys. We look forward to continuing this important and meaningful work with more young people in 2026.
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #BlendEDNational
Yesterday was a milestone for Saints College. For the first time, we came together at the Catholic Leadership Centre to celebrate our inaugural Awards Presentation and recognise the achievements and growth of our young people.
Our talented young person Megan played the cello so beautifully, setting the tone as families arrived. Proud Yorta Yorta man Lachlan Hill opened the event with a moving digeridoo performance, and our Ballarat and Bungaree school captains led us in prayer to begin this auspicious occasion.
Michael Crowe, our Executive Principal, spoke about the countless stories that have shaped Saints College over the past 13 years and brought us to this point. These achievements aren’t just certificates. They tell a bigger story of persistence and transformation.
We were treated to an inspiring keynote from one of our alumni, Joey Eruera. Joey shared his journey from challenges in mainstream school to enrolling in a Masters in Youth Work and now working as a research assistant at the Saints Knowledge Institute. He spoke honestly about the challenges he faced and how Saints staff supported him every step of the way, from encouraging him to explore new pathways to helping him see what was possible. Joey started with a Certificate IV, then a Diploma, then a Bachelor, and now a Masters. His story was a powerful reminder that big achievements begin with small steps and the courage to take opportunities as they come.
We welcomed young people from all eight campuses to receive awards and milestone certificates. It was wonderful to see families there with such pride and belief in their young people. After the formalities, we shared food, photos and laughs. For those who couldn’t join us, the event was livestreamed across our eight campuses.
Congratulations to every young person recognised yesterday!🙌
#SaintsCollege #BlendED
We’re so proud to celebrate Chloe Hand’s incredible recognition in the Herald Sun’s Australian Education Power Rankings!
Chloe has been a driving force behind the success of Saints College, now with eight campuses—including our innovative BlendED online campus that began in Victoria. Her passion for inclusive education and her commitment to walking alongside young people has opened doors for those who need flexibility and support to thrive.
With the support of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), Chloe is now leading the national rollout of BlendED, ensuring even more young people across Australia can access education that fits their needs.
Anyone who knows Chloe knows how deeply she values every young person. Chloe champions them and makes sure they feel seen, heard, and supported.
Read more here: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/education/australian-education-power-rankings-the-leaders-who-shape-our-students-schools-and-universities/news-story/2c9bb741f5dde7821aed420d6aab75a2
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #BlendEDNational #InclusiveEducation
This week is Trans Awareness Week. We’re taking this moment to stand beside trans and gender diverse young people, families, and communities.
At Saints our guiding truth is that every person deserves to feel safe, valued, and free to be themselves. We are committed to creating spaces where all young people can thrive, no matter their identity or background.
This week (and every week) is about showing up with unconditional positive regard for every young person.
We talk a lot about radical inclusion and what that really means and looks like in practice. It means listening deeply, removing barriers, and making sure every young person feels seen, heard, and supported. It means creating learning communities where difference is not just accepted but respected and celebrated.
#TransAwarenessWeek #InclusiveEducation #RadicalInclusion #SaintsCollege #BlendED
This week, our North Melbourne campus came alive with colour, culture and connection as staff dressed up to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.
Across our campuses, our amazing kitchen teams cooked up delicious feasts that brought everyone together.
At Fitzroy North, young people took part in a ‘Share Your Light’ activity, creating a stunning wall of messages about how they bring light to others.
Diwali is all about light, hope and connection, which is exactly what we saw across our campuses. Thank you to everyone who helped make it special. We’re proud to be a community that celebrates our diverse cultures.
#SaintsCollege #BlendED
