Educate. Empower. Employ
The BUSY Group has supported approximately 100,000 young people through management of government scholarship and education programs and our alternative senior high school offering, The BUSY School.
Re-engaging and empowering young people through individualized education, skill development and meaningful pathways to employment or further study.
The BUSY School is a not-for-profit school offering young people an alternative to mainstream education. Our focus is on re-engaging students who have struggled in traditional settings by providing individualized attention, a supportive environment, and real pathways to employment or further study.
Founded in 2020, we offer a fresh approach to learning that caters to individual needs and supports young people’s social, educational and employment goals.
The BUSY School is part of The BUSY Group, a leading provider of skills, education and employment services since 1977. With ten campuses across Australia and New Zealand, we offer a supportive environment where students can re-engage with learning and prepare for a successful future.
For every student that walks through our doors, we provide a supportive and practical environment that focuses on their unique potential. Smaller class sizes, individual learning plans and access to industry certifications mean students receive the tailored attention and opportunities they need to thrive.
Our no-cost model, wrap-around support services, and dedicated educators create a nurturing space where young people can develop confidence, achieve their goals, and unlock new possibilities. By addressing educational disadvantage and providing pathways to success, The BUSY School helps young people step into a career with purpose and pride.
Every student matters, every step counts, and every goal achieved creates ripples of positive change. Together, we’re creating futures – through individual student outcomes that positively impact the individual, their families, communities, and society at large.
How we help our students
We connect young people to a world of unbounded possibilities through individualized attention, a supportive environment, industry-recognized training opportunities, and practical work-readiness programs.
Comprehensive wrap-around services address students’ mental, physical and educational needs, while flexible schedules and no-cost schooling ensure access for all.
The BUSY Group has supported approximately 100,000 young people through management of government scholarship and education programs and our alternative senior high school offering, The BUSY School.
Experienced Scholarship and Education Program Management
Contracted by government, The BUSY Group is experienced in administering national programs that support young people through educational subsidies and scholarship support.
The BUSY Group has years of experience administering scholarship and educational subsidy programs and we are successful in ensuring these opportunities are well-promoted and capacity placements are fulfilled.
Helping Students Succeed
The BUSY School offers an alternative for young senior high school students who have disengaged or who are at risk of disengaging from their education.
Our education and learning model is rooted in a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach. It has been developed to foster an inclusive culture that is designed to ensure that no-one is left behind and has successfully supported 85% of our students to graduate and progress into employment or further career pathways.
Why The BUSY School?
- Access to ongoing career support
- No fees and supply of uniform items, textbooks and stationery
- Individualized learning plans to suit the student
- Assisted vocational or tertiary education pathways
- Work readiness skills and preparation
- Industry introduction, visits and work experience
- Small class sizes and teaching environment
- Supportive and understanding teachers and staff
Built on a foundation of engagement, we focus on education, empowerment and employability.
Educate
An individualised approach and small class environments help students achieve their own unique goals.
We remove the financial barriers to accessing and engaging in learning, with no-cost education (including uniforms, meals and supplies).
Empower
We create an environment to empower students along with comprehensive wraparound services that support mental, physical, and educational well-being.
Employ
Industry recognised training and practical work readiness programs are blended with core school subjects, to build each student's employability.
The result
An environment where every student can build skills, confidence and qualifications they need to succeed.
What, Who, Why and Were
What is The BUSY School?
The BUSY School is a not-for-profit school providing students with individualised education in a supportive environment. We focus on re-engaging students who have struggled in traditional settings by offering tailored learning plans and real pathways to employment or further education
Who we’re for
The BUSY School is for young people (Year 11 and 12), who feel out of place in traditional schooling environments. It's for students who may have faced life challenges, lost motivation or need extra support to reengage with their education. We're here for those who benefit from a more supportive environment, individualised attention, and pathways that align with their individual strengths and aspirations.
Why?
When young people overcome the challenges of disengagement from education, the ripple effects are life-changing. It's not just about completing school—it's about creating opportunities for individuals to unlock their potential, build confidence, and step into a career with purpose. By focusing on each student's unique journey, the impact extends beyond the classroom to families, communities and broader society.
Where?
The BUSY School was founded in Australia in 2020 and currently operates nine school campuses in Australia and one campus in Auckland, New Zealand.
