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ICAN - Flexible learning options

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Innovative Community Action Networks (ICAN) purpose
Developing a flexible learning plan
Education, training and support providers
How to enrol

Innovative Community Action Networks (ICAN) purpose

ICAN is offers flexible learning options to 12-19 year old students who are:
  • enrolled in school but at risk of leaving early
  • attending school but not actively participating in their education
  • leaving school early and are not pursuing employment or further education.

ICAN provides students with access to:

  • individual case management services
  • life skills training
  • literacy and numeracy support
  • e-learning opportunities
  • flexible learning program in school and/or in a community setting.

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Developing a flexible learning plan

ICAN students work with a school coordinator, case manager or youth worker and parents to identify their strengths, special interests and areas where they need support. This information is used to develop an individual learning plan that can lead to:
  • learning options outside school
  • access to subjects of specific interest
  • support from other agencies - eg youth and community services
  • further education, training and apprenticeships
  • employment opportunities.

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Education, training and support providers

Learning options are offered by different providers including schools, community groups, businesses, training providers and government agencies such as:
  • youth-focused support agencies
  • registered training organisations (RTOs)
  • employers
  • apprenticeship and traineeship providers
  • technical colleges
  • job network providers
  • Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

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How to enrol

Talk to your school about enrolling in the ICAN program. It's available in most metropolitan and regional areas.

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More information

On this site
Special needs learning plan
Suspension and exclusion from school
Transferring to another school 
Student support programs
Vocational education and training


Other websites
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations


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