Learning Unlimited (SA)

Learning Unlimited is a suite of services in South Australia with a focus on working in partnership with schools to meet the needs of young people who are at risk of leaving school or home. These programs include:

• Youth Activities Services (YAS) and its complementary program, Family Liaison (FLW) are early intervention programs that challenge young people through outdoor adventure skills and activities. The adventure aspect of the program is complemented by a support service for the families of young people who are participating in the program. YAS and FLW is funded by Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services.
• Pathways and WAVE engage, empower and inspire young people to rediscover the value of learning. They focus on the needs of young people who are at risk of becoming, or who have become, disengaged from mainstream education.

The programs provide practical activities and a ‘learning by doing’ methodology, which challenge young people and focus on the experience of success through achievement.

The programs offer accreditation through Senior Secondary Assessment Board of South Australia (SSABSA). They provide a structured workplace learning environment, offer an awareness and development of local support networks and provide the opportunity to explore and develop transition pathway plans to assist young people with re-entry into mainstream education, employment or enterprise initiatives. Case management is also provided, which addresses the social or emotional issues that have prevented the young person from continuing their education.