Lawson and Yaralla Programs
Lawson and Yaralla Programs cater for high school students who have been admitted to the Rivendell Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), managed by the Department of Health.
Referrals are made via a medical practitioner or mental health professional and processed via the intake officer at Rivendell CAMHS. For further information ph: 9767 3100 between 9AM and 5PM weekdays.
Paterson and Sulman Programs
Paterson and Sulman programs are Department of Education programs catering for students (years 7- 10). Enrolments are considered via an access request application submitted by the mainstream/home school.
Applications can be made through the Learning Support Team of the student’s mainstream/home school. For further informaton please consult with your School Counsellor or Learning and Support Team at the mainstream/home school.
For more information on the process refer to the the Departmen's Special Schools (SSPs) page.
Walker Program
The Walker program caters for state wide high school students who have been admitted to the Concord Centre for Mental Health (Department of Health).
Young people are referred by mental health clinicians, psychiatrists or any NSW hospital.
Gna Ka Lun Program
The Gna Ka Lun is a Learning Centre wihtin the A83 Adoloescent Mnetal Health Unit at Campbelltown Hospital. Young people are referred by mental health practitioners or NSW hospital emergency departments.
Please Note: The students remain enrolled at their census school throughout admission.