YMCA Vocational School – Bundaberg Senior Campus is part of a network of schools providing adjusted education programs and vocational training to secondary students in Brisbane. The school focuses on supporting students who would benefit from an alternative learning environment, helping them develop practical and personal skills at a pace that encourages attendance, engagement, and confidence. With a mission to positively engage young people in education and lifelong learning, the school aims to empower students to become well-rounded, confident, and healthy individuals.
At YMCA Vocational School – Bundaberg Senior Campus, students are offered a range of opportunities through the core elements of Academic, Vocational, and Wellbeing programs. The school provides evidence-based wellbeing programs to support students’ mental and physical health, enabling them to actively participate in school and the wider community. With a history rooted in the YMCA movement founded in London in 1844, the school embraces values of honesty, responsibility, respect, and care to create a nurturing learning environment that prepares students for the future.
As part of the larger YMCA Brisbane community, the school contributes to a variety of services tailored to the needs of the community, including youth programs, child care, fitness, outdoor education, and vocational training. The YMCA’s rebrand to ‘the Y’ reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. With a global mission to provide opportunities for growth in body, mind, and spirit, YMCA Vocational School – Bundaberg Senior Campus continues to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and the community.
