Youth Futures Community School

School should work for your young person. Not the other way around.

If mainstream school isn’t working, you’re not out of options. Youth Futures Community School offers a genuinely different approach. One that meets young people where they are and helps them find their way forward.

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Sound familiar?

Every young person is different. But the signs that mainstream school isn’t working often look the same.

They dread going. Their attendance has dropped. They’ve been bullied, or they’ve struggled to fit in. Maybe they’ve had a tough time at home, or they’re dealing with things that make sitting in a classroom feel impossible. Whatever the reason, they’ve switched off, and the more time passes, the harder it feels to find a way back.

If this sounds like the young person in your life, you’re not alone. And there is another way.

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We’ve been here before. We know how to help.

Youth Futures has been supporting young people across WA for over forty years. In that time, we’ve learned that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to education, and that the young people who struggle most in mainstream settings often thrive when they’re given the right environment and the right support.

Our community schools are built around one simple belief: when a young person feels seen, supported, and understood, they can learn. Everything we do flows from that.

Here’s how we do things differently

Our schools are built around the young person, not the other way around. Here are four things that set us apart.

  • Small classes, big impact

    Our low student to staff ratio means every young person gets genuine, individualised attention every single day.
  • Trauma-informed from the ground up

    We use the Berry Street Education Model: a framework that helps our teachers respond to behaviour with care and curiosity, not punishment
  • Learning built around the individual

    Every student has an Individual Education Plan tailored to their strengths, goals, and circumstances. They work at their own pace
  • Real pathways forward

    Through our FutureReady program, Year 11 and 12 students earn industry-recognised qualifications and practical work skills alongside their studies

In Their Own Words

Real stories. Real impact. Here’s what students and staff at Youth Futures Community School have to say about learning, belonging, and what it means to be truly supported.

  • “Since coming here I’ve grown, because it’s flexible learning. I can grow on my own terms, they don’t pressure you.”
    A., Year 9 Student
  • “We focus on helping students feel safe, seen, and supported. The relationship comes first. Once they trust you, everything else falls into place.”
    Paul Jones, Principal.
  • “We’re providing a safe environment where young people who have previously been disengaged and not felt seen, heard, or supported are welcomed.”
    Kerry-Ann Wright-Scott, Head of Midland Community School
  • “The classes are much smaller and the staff are really nice, you can talk to the Youth Workers about anything…and they feed you amazing food!”
    K., Year 9 Student
  • “The education in this school is great, I get ongoing support and because there are less students in each class, there’s more focus, and it’s self-paced.”
    C., Year 12 Student
  • “The teachers actually care. The classrooms are smaller. If we need help, our teacher will literally sit with us until we get it. Respect goes both ways here.”
    M., Year 9 Student
  • “The staff here understand what’s going on, and the kids are just nicer.”
    C., Year 12 Student
  • “A lot of our young people come to us feeling a sense of shame and failure because of their experiences in mainstream schooling. We say: come to us. We’re going to offer you a totally different experience — one that fits you.”
    Linda Resnick, Head of Teaching and Learning

Middle School Program — Years 8 and 9

Our Midland & Albany schools also offers a dedicated Middle School program for students in Years 8 and 9. Based on a modified Western Australian curriculum, the program develops literacy and numeracy skills through engaging, real-world learning, embedding core subjects including Science, HASS, and Health into project-based activities that connect to everyday life.

It’s education that feels relevant, accessible, and built around the needs of younger students who are ready to re-engage with learning in a supportive environment.

Certificates offered — Years 10-12

At Youth Futures Community School, students work toward nationally recognised qualifications at their own pace. All training is delivered in partnership with Futures Education and Training (RTO ID: 52833).
  • Focuses on developing learning goals and foundational literacy and numeracy skills for familiar, everyday situations. A great starting point for students re-engaging with education.

  • Builds literacy skills for familiar and less familiar contexts, alongside numeracy skills for practical application. Ideal for students ready to develop their learning beyond the introductory level.

  • Extends literacy and numeracy skills into more complex and less familiar situations, including oral and written communication. A strong foundation for further study or training.

  • Develops advanced literacy and numeracy skills including analysis and synthesis in specialised contexts. Our most advanced general education qualification.

  • Develops the practical skills needed for entry-level business services roles, including self-management, technology, and operational tasks. Designed for students preparing to enter the workforce.

  • Alongside their Certificate studies, Year 11 and 12 students can access a range of industry-relevant short courses and training opportunities through our FutureReady program. Please note that not all FutureReady training leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Speak to our team for more information about specific courses and outcomes.

Ready to take the next step?

Getting started is simple.

If you think Youth Futures Community School could be the right fit for you or a young person you support, we would love to hear from you. Fill in our referral form and a member of our team will be in touch.

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