The Cottage Program is designed for young people who experience Generalised Anxiety Disorder or Social Anxiety Disorder (and other related mental health issues) which may present a barrier to attending education within a mainstream school environment. The Cottage Program offers a quiet and supportive learning environment developed to support and encourage young people to reengage back into education.
MDLC have a team of Youth Workers who provide support and referral (where required) and assist in the day to delivery of the programs. MDLC Youth Workers perform a vital job within the Programs; they help the young people to make informed choices in areas such as education, wellbeing, health and relationships, overcoming challenges, engaging in positive opportunities to build their skills, become independent, and contribute to their communities.
The program is focused on building literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills. Students are encouraged and supported in building social connections, ongoing physical health, mental health, emotional literacy and wellbeing.
Offering;
22472VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
22473VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22474VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
Minimum literacy and numeracy skills apply.
Community Training Provider Of the Year Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce that we are one of three finalists selected in the 2023 Victorian Training Awards for our youth re-engagement program – The Cottage Program. We were selected from the biggest ever pool of candidates since it began in 1954.
Although we did not win on the night, we are very proud of our achievements and our wonderful Cottage Team. #victoriantrainingawards2023
