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Introducing The BUSY School Online — Education, Your Way!

Building on the success of our BUSY School campuses, which have supported thousands of young people to reconnect with their education and future pathways, we’re excited to announce the launch of The BUSY School Online. Designed for students who are neurodivergent, managing medical conditions, or simply needing greater flexibility, The BUSY School Online provides a supportive, adaptable learning model where

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Michelle Ryan December 16, 2025
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University Study Hubs – Closing the Education Gap

Recently, Paul Miles, Managing Director of The BUSY Group, sat down with Sofie Formica from 4BC Brisbane radio to discuss the Federal Government’s Suburban University Study Hubs program. These hubs address barriers to tertiary education for students in outer metropolitan and regional areas by providing dedicated study spaces, along with in-person administrative, academic skills and wellbeing support for students studying with any Australian institution.  The BUSY

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Michelle Ryan November 20, 2025
Four photos feature young people in different workplaces: one stands in an office, two shake hands in a warehouse, a group poses with a shelving unit, and another washes dishes in a kitchen. All are dressed in work uniforms or attire, with support by The BUSY School.
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Increasing Career Pathways for Students through More Work Experience Placements!

The BUSY School is proud to mark a major milestone in its mission to empower disengaged youth through education and real-world experience. In just 12 months, the number of student work experience placements have increased by more than 40 percent, from Semester 1, 2023 to Semester 1, 2024. This extraordinary growth is a direct result of the school’s expanding Employment

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Michelle Ryan July 10, 2025
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Brody Gains Recognition as a QATSIF Deadly Educator award winner!

A huge congratulations to Brody Cochrane for recently being awarded a 2024 QATSIF Deadly Educator award, recognised for his influence as a role model for young First Nations students. As well as his role as Maths Teacher at The BUSY School Salisbury campus, Brody is a qualified pilot and passionate fitness advocate.  The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation

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Michelle Ryan October 22, 2024
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Building Confidence and Secure Futures for Students

Thanks to the support and guidance of staff at BUSY Schools Salisbury, a group of Year 11 students are building more than just their career pathways, as they work towards completing a Certificate I in Construction.  The course is delivered through Skill360, a Registered Training Organisation and also a part of the BUSY Group. During the course, over two school

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Michelle Ryan November 3, 2021
A young man in a red shirt smiles while working on metal parts at a table, with support by The BUSY School. Red curtains and tools are in the background.
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4 Reasons to do a School Based Apprenticeship or Traineeship

Want to get ahead of the pack? Here’s why a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship is a really smart move. You are effectively in part-time employment and get to ‘earn while you learn’ A school-based apprenticeship or traineeship means that for approximate 7.5 hours a week, you are employed and at work. This is usually during the week in school hours

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Michelle Ryan August 26, 2021
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Kira is inspired to follow a career in education

When Kira enrolled at the BUSY School Cairns Campus in Term Three, 2020 her plans were to progress into hotel management. Inspired by the teaching staff at the school and a subsequent four-day work experience, Kira soon changed her sights to a career in education. Throughout Term Three and Four, Kira built relationships with the BUSY Schools staff and her

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Michelle Ryan December 4, 2020
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Innovative New School to Open in Cairns

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] February 28, 2020 The first of its kind, an innovative new school for Cairns is set to open soon to help young people get back on track to complete their education and get into real jobs. BUSY Schools is the brain child of The BUSY Group Ltd, a not for profit organisation which has been delivering employment and training

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Michelle Ryan February 28, 2020
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