The Yaralla Program provides a supportive educational environment for students in Years 7 to 12 who are admitted through the Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Service (Department of Health). The program typically caters for students experiencing a psychotic illness and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Rivendell clinical team works closely with Rivendell School in both the assessment and treatment of young people.
Prior to admission the young person and their family attend a collaborative planning meeting with Rivendell staff where goals of admission and school pathways are discussed.
All students in the Yaralla program have a Personalised Learning Support Plan consisting of school work in line with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) curriculum. Their study may combine home school, Rivendell or Sydney Distance Education High School units of work targeted to the appropriate year level. Students will also participate in an integration program, transitioning into the most appropriate educational or workplace setting.
Regular family meetings are an integral part of the program. They are used to establish, monitor and review the individual’s educational goals.
