• Primary residence within a specified catchment area within the Moreton Bay Regional Council LGA, as defined by the ABS Statistical Areas.

• Aged 12 yrs - 16 yrs (or Grade 7 - 10)

• At risk of and/or has been:

• Disengaging from education

• Engaging in criminal, anti-social, and risk-taking behaviour

• Non-attendance of any educational institution for 6 months or more - for reasons including, but not limited to: expulsion from another school, financial barriers, severe mental ill-health, etc.

• Has severe and/or complex psychosocial needs that are currently impacting engagement with education

• Identifies as LGBTQIA+ and/or Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

• Students with a disability who would otherwise engage across mainstream education.

Note: Edu Space may decline prospective enrolment for students with a severe and complex disability that would require a highly trained and resourced special needs funded school.

Applying to Edu Space:

Young people and families can self-refer into (apply to attend) Edu Space or they can be referred by external support services or schools including but not exclusive to: 

• Education Queensland via the Regional Guidance Officer

• Child Safety

• Youth Justice

• Queensland Health

All referrals / applications to attend, regardless of the source, will be reviewed for suitability to ensure that the young person’s engagement with The Education Space is their best option for success.  If a referral (application to attend) is declined, the school will communicate directly to the referrer the outcome of the review process as soon as possible.