The Cottage Program is designed for young people who experience Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, or related mental health challenges that may create barriers to attending mainstream education.
The program provides a quiet and supportive learning environment that encourages students to re-engage with education in a way that builds confidence and wellbeing. Programs support young people from Years 7 to Year 10, with some options available for students in Years 11 & 12.
At MDLC, our Youth Workers play a vital role in supporting students. They assist with the day-to-day delivery of programs, offer individual support and referral (where needed), and help young people make informed choices about education, wellbeing, health, and relationships. Youth Workers also encourage students to overcome challenges, build independence, develop new skills, and positively contribute to their communities.
The Cottage Program focuses on strengthening literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills, while also encouraging growth in areas such as building social connections, maintaining physical health and wellbeing, supporting mental health and emotional literacy, and developing confidence and resilience.
The Cottage Program offers the following nationally accredited courses:
22690VIC Certificate I in General Education for Adults
22691VIC Certificate II in General Education for Adults
22692VIC Certificate III in General Education for Adults
*Minimum literacy and numeracy skills apply.
Call MDLC for further information on 9758 7859
This training may be delivered using Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding for eligible students
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.
