Referral Program

SIDE’s Referral Program provides short-term support for students whose school attendance has been severely impacted.

Enrolment in the program is a short-term alternative to regular schooling. Students in Pre Primary - Year 10 need to be working towards re-engagement to their current school or an alternative program. Eligible students will be enrolled for a trial period.

What circumstances constitute suitable for SIDE enrolment?
- severe medical/chronic health conditions
- severe mental health conditions
- pregnancy or parenting responsibilities
How do I know if a student might be eligible?
- If the student is unable to attend school at all (or an alternative program) for an extended period, generally three months or more, AND
- The student is engaged in ongoing and regular counselling, specialist treatment or other appropriate intervention.
The student’s treating clinician or specialist will be consulted to assist in establishing eligibility and to determine whether the SIDE program is suitable for the student. Documentation will be requested following the consultation.
Enrolment information
- Eligible students in Pre-Primary - Year 10, remain enrolled in their school while accessing SIDE’s Referral Program. SIDE works in partnership with the student’s current school. Please be aware that if the student is enrolled in a Non-Government school there are charges associated with the school partnership. This information is available on SIDE's website.
- Students in Years 11-12 enrolling in SIDE’s Referral Program generally transfer to SIDE at the beginning of Semester 1 or 2 as a CURRENT student.

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Referral Program

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