EDGE Program

EDGE

EDGE is an alternative pathways program for students that have disengaged from mainstream schooling. We help students actively re-engage in meaningful and accredited/recognised learning and earning pathways.

EDGE will:

Empower young people to take control of their learning pathways
Encourage young people to discover their passion and set appropriate goals
Help discover career options and develop employability skills
Affirm young people in their strengths, abilities and develop their confidence
Help develop interpersonal skills
Foster leadership skills and teamwork
Prepare young people for employment opportunities
Create opportunities to engage in activities and connect with the wider community
Help young people become active and informed citizens.

Baptist Care SA has a suite of programs aimed at supporting young people to re-engage in learning in a safe and supportive environment, these programs range from accredited to non-accredited.

SACE and Vocational Training (Accredited)

Students within the EDGE program will have access to:

Personal Learning Plan (PLP) – 10 credits
Essential English (two semesters) – 20 credits
Essential Maths – 10 credits
Research Project (two semesters) – 10 credits
Study Group & SACE catch-up.

Along with these programs Baptist Care SA contracts RTO’s to deliver the following:

Learners Permit
First Aid
White Card
Barista training
Safe food handling
Workzone traffic management.

Engagement Programs (Non-Accredited)

All of our engagement programs are built around the success of The Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DOE).

Art Attack: encourages young people to discover their inner self by working with the community on group projects using recycled materials
G.A.M.E – Gaming, Anime, Mentoring and Engagement focuses on building self-confidence, social skills and creativity by using pop culture references within the
realm of gaming and Anime
Work Smart: aims to support young people in gaining the skills required to be work-ready
Active Youth: uses physical wellbeing to promote creativity, problem-solving and social skills
Soul Good: engages young people in the areas of general health and wellbeing
Where’s Your [email protected]?: aims to support young people to develop emotional regulation, increase self-esteem and improve their social skills
Encore: promotes positive engagement in a group setting and among peers through music
STARS (Strengthening Ties Around Resilience and Support): aims to support parents to use mindfulness and resilience in their day-to-day lives.

Locations

We practice across a variety of Adelaide regions and use an assertive outreach model to connect with young people in a space where they feel safe and build on positive connections for independence.

Salisbury: Unit 1, 107 Salisbury Highway
NESPN Community Learning Centre: Building 2, 100 Smart Road
Seacliff: Suite 1, 18-20 Scholefield Road
Glenunga: 70 Conyngham Street
Wayville: 130 Rose Terrace
Mylor: 32 Wingrove Road

More Information

EDGE is delivered as a 1-day Non-Accredited or 2-to-3-day Accredited Program.

For more information, call (08) 8209 5000 or email [email protected]