ACT Government Colleges
There are eight government colleges in the ACT. All colleges provide support for students who have a disability. In addition, eligible students are able to enrol in the Canberra College Futures Program or the Dickson College Foundations for Independence program. Students in these programs are able to undertake a range of packages including special education and mainstream courses, vocational learning and training, and independent living classes.
The focus of the programs is on providing students with a range of learning opportunities and experiences to equip them to become effective citizens. All students in these programs have an Individual Learning Plan that outlines both the educational and pathways goals.
A significant focus for students is on the preparation for life after college and establishing links to appropriate community agencies and resources. This is also detailed through the student's Pathways Plan.
If you would like more details on these programs or to see if you are eligible for special education support, contact the counsellor at your local college.
Canberra College
Launceston Street, PHILLIP ACT 2606
Phone: 6205 5777
Copland College
Copland Drive, MELBA ACT 2615
Phone: 6205 7622
Dickson College
Phillip Avenue, DICKSON ACT 2602
Phone: 6205 6455
Erindale College
McBryde Cres, WANNIASSA ACT 2903
Phone: 6205 8111
Hawker College
Murranji Street, HAWKER ACT 2614
Phone: 6205 7744
Lake Ginninderra College
Emu Bank, BELCONNEN ACT 2616
Phone: 6205 7099
Lake Tuggeranong College
Cowlishaw St, TUGGERANONG ACT 2900
Phone: 6205 6222
Narrabundah College
Jerrabomberra Ave, NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604
Phone: 6205 6999
Black Mountain School
Black Mountain School is a special setting for students of high school and college age who have moderate to severe intellectual disabilities.
At the school there is a strong emphasis on effective transition to post school life. Students in the transition program have access to a range of work education programs including hospitality, horticulture, clerical, silk shop and independent living skills. Individual Learning Plans build on strengths and interests, and promote skill development, functional literacy and numeracy, independence and inclusion in the community.
The school has established exciting partnerships with neighbouring schools, businesses and community organisations that provide further opportunities for the students to achieve their goals.
Dryandra Street, O'CONNOR ACT 2601
Phone: 6205 6377
Fax: 6205 6388
Email:
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Catholic Colleges
There are four Catholic Colleges and three Catholic Independent Colleges in the ACT. Each college offers a different range of programs and/or packages to cater for the individual needs of their students, these being: mainstream classes, vocational courses, life skills courses and individually modified courses (using the BSSS M Framework).
The opportunities offered by each college are designed to provide all students with an inclusive learning environment so that they may develop as life long learners. Each student has an Individual Education Plan, which outlines both the educational and transitional goals.
Transition programs offered by the colleges link students with outside agencies and encourage students and families to focus on student strengths when investigating future pathways.
For further information please contact the Learning Support Coordinator at the Colleges listed below. Alternatively contact the Learning Support Team at the Catholic Education Office.
52 Franklin Street MANUKA ACT 2603.
Phone: 6234 5455.
Catholic Colleges
MacKillop Catholic College
Cnr Ellerston Ave & Drumston St, ISABELLA PLAINS ACT 2905
Phone: 6209 0100
Merici College
Wise Street, BRADDON ACT 2612
Phone: 6243 4100
St Clare's College
McMillan Crescent, GRIFFITH ACT 2603
Phone: 6260 9400
St Francis Xavier College
Barnard Circuit, FLOREY ACT 2615
Phone: 6258 1055
Catholic Independent Colleges
Daramalan College
Cowper Street, DICKSON ACT 2602
Phone: 6245 6300
Marist College
Marr Street, PEARCE ACT 2607
Phone: 6298 7200
St Edmund's College
Canberra Avenue, MANUKA ACT 2603
Phone: 6295 3598
ACT Independent Colleges
All Independent Colleges in the ACT provide positive support for students with a disability. Using both government and private funding these colleges arrange opportunities for students to have access to specialist programs, to be supported in mainstream classes and to take part in vocational and technical education programs. Students will have a negotiated and agreed Individual Learning Plan.
There will be opportunities for Australian School-based Apprenticeships, work experience and vocational education courses. Further to this students will have access to staff and counselling support to identify realistic and achievable goals and objectives in preparing them for life after school.
Links to post school agencies will be facilitated that will assist the student to achieve the best possible outcome after leaving school.
More details about these opportunities can be obtained by contacting the student services staff at the colleges listed below. Alternatively contact the Association of Independent Schools of the ACT.
Association of Independent Schools of the ACT
12 Thesiger Court, DEAKIN ACT 2600
Phone: 6162 0834
Burgmann Anglican School
The Valley Ave (cnr Gungahlin Drive), GUNGAHLIN ACT 2912
Phone: 6255 7700
Canberra Girls' Grammar School
Melbourne Ave, DEAKIN ACT 2600
Phone: 6202 6400
Canberra Grammar School
Monaro Cres, RED HILL ACT 2603
Phone: 6260 9700
Daramalan College
Cowper Street, DICKSON ACT 2602
Phone: 6245 6300
Marist College Canberra
Marr Street, PEARCE ACT 2607
Phone: 6298 7200
Orana School
Unwin Place, WESTON ACT 2611
Phone: 6288 4283
Radford College
College Street, BRUCE ACT 2617
Phone: 6162 6210
St Edmund's College
Canberra Ave, MANUKA ACT 2603
Phone: 6295 3598
Trinity Christian School
34 McBryde Cres, WANNIASSA ACT 2903
Phone: 6231 4177
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