Alternative Suspension breaks cycle for repeatedly suspended students
The Y NSW's Alternative Suspension program is helping suspended high school students re-engage with education by teaching coping skills and behavior strategies. The program has welcomed 520 students across four locations in NSW since February 2023.
The Y NSW's Alternative Suspension program is helping suspended high school students re-engage with education. The program, which started in Western Sydney and the NSW Central Coast in 2023, has expanded to Oran Park and Broken Hill. It aims to address the underlying causes of behavior that leads to suspension by teaching social and emotional wellbeing, conflict management, and impulse control. Between February 2023 and December 2025, 520 students have participated across four locations. Students are referred by their high schools or recommended by their parents. The program's small group size allows for one-on-one attention and a flexible routine that includes games, breaks, and exercise to build confidence and resilience. The Y NSW is lobbying for the program to be expanded across the state.
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