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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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
“I finally feel seen and heard.” – Cassara
Today, one of our young people from BlendED, Cassara, was featured in a national story across the Herald Sun, Adelaide Advertiser, and Brisbane Courier Mail.
The article explores the growing issue of school disengagement, and Cassara’s story brings a powerful, personal perspective to the conversation.
She told us this morning how proud she feels. For the first time, she feels seen and heard as a young person.
Cassara is absolutely flourishing at BlendED. It’s inspiring to see what’s possible when young people are given the right environment to grow.
At Saints College, we walk alongside young people who’ve faced barriers to education. Through trauma-informed practice, relationship-based learning and unconditional positive regard, we help create an environment where young people can thrive on their own terms.
Cassara’s voice adds something real and important to the national conversation and we’re so proud of her.
Great to welcome MP Juliana Addison @julianaaddison to our Ballarat campus today! As a former teacher and highly engaged local member for Wendouree, Juliana brought warmth and curiosity to her visit, sharing stories, asking thoughtful questions, and connecting with our young people and staff.
She had a great yarn with our campus principal, Troy Strybosch, and took the time to really understand our enrolment process, waiting lists, and the unique needs of our cohort. They spoke about how our Ballarat and Bungaree campuses work together to support young people across the region.
We loved the conversation about what we do and appreciated Juliana’s genuine interest in flexible education and the needs of young people in Ballarat. Her down-to-earth approach and strong connection to the local community made for a thoughtful and engaging visit.
#ballarateducation #saintscollege #inclusiveeducation
Over 300 Saints and BlendED staff came together last week for our All Staff Gathering – a chance to connect, reflect, and celebrate the work we do alongside young people.
We explored Where We Are and Where We’re Going as an organisation, beginning with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Shane Charles, before unpacking our Inclusive Education Framework to strengthen the ways we support every young person.
Each campus shared what’s working well – from North Melbourne’s hilarious “You’re OBP-able” video, to youth-led initiatives at Ballarat & Bungaree, powerful turnaround stories at Fitzroy North, and Sunshine’s strong service connections. Colac, Geelong and BlendED reminded us that learning and community take many forms, from culture and laughter to community days, gatherings, and even Esports.
We heard from Youth Plus founder Dale Murray, who joined Chloe Hand and Michael Crowe on a panel reflecting on our early days. We also heard from alumni Joey, Tre and Riley, whose reflections were honest, moving and inspiring.
Our keynote speaker, Dale Sidebottom, brought infectious energy, showing us the power of play to create real connection.
Two days of reflection, workshopping and storytelling reaffirmed why we do what we do... with our young people, our real VIPs, always at the heart.
#SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation #EREA
Today is R U OK? Day but at Saints, we ask that question every day.
We know many of our young people are on complex journeys in school and in life. Some are rebuilding trust. Some are dealing with tough stuff. Some are just starting to believe they belong.
We’re here for you. We notice when things feel heavy. We check in. We listen. We walk beside you.
R U OK? Day reminds us that connection matters. That asking, listening, and showing up can make a real difference.
These four legends in the photo are just a small part of our 300+ caring, committed staff who are coming together over the next two days at our All Staff Gathering to reflect, recharge, and learn more about how to create spaces where you feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Because when you feel seen and heard, learning gets easier.
So today if you can, check in with a friend. Ask how they’re going. Let them know they’re not alone.
#RUOKDay #SaintsCollege #BlendED #InclusiveEducation #RadicalInclusion
In recognition of Child Protection Week, we invite parents and carers to join us for an important Online Safety Workshop at 6pm on Tuesday, 2nd September.
Led by Tony Brewin from Victoria Police, this session will explore key online safety topics including:
Grooming
Consent
Digital imaging
Image sharing
This is a vital opportunity to learn how to keep young people safe online.
👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/saintswebinar
