Fresh Start
Encouraging change, connection and engagement
Fresh Start caters for students who are on suspension from public schools supported by the Education offices of Miranda, Arncliffe and Riverwood. The centre is focused on providing a “Fresh Start” for students to reengage with their school community. This involves exploring strategies and approaches that will engage all in positive change.
An essential element of the program is the collaborative work of the Fresh Start staff with the student’s learning support team and school executive.
Our program
Staff support students to re-engage with learning and complete schoolwork set by their home school. This may include catching up with work, assessments and learning support for specific areas of difficulty.
The program has a focus on improving student behaviour and emotion regulation. Students will have the opportunity to investigate a range of approaches that will assist them reengage with their school. This includes behaviour management strategies, positive social skills, emotion regulation techniques and helpful wellbeing strategies.
Staff provide regular contact with the students' home school, maintaining connection with support staff, providing feedback to school and parents regarding progress and transition back to school.
Parent and caregiver information
To ensure you are fully informed and prepared for Fresh Start, please download the information sheet from the link below.
This information contains essential details about the program, including a daily schedule, procedures, directions, and responsibilities of both parents/caregivers and students.
Location and travel information
Fresh Start is located within the grounds of Carinya School on the corner of Coleborne Ave and Judd St Mortdale, with entry via Judd Street.
Travelling by car
There is street parking available on Colebourne Ave and surrounding streets, please take note of the street signs.
Travelling by train
Fresh Start is a 5 minute walk from
and 10 minute walk from
Department of Education staff information
To access the Fresh Start application supporting documents and any other information please email:
Have a question about Fresh Start?
For any additional information please contact our Fresh Start Head Teacher
Fresh Start: 02 85671090
Carinya School: 02 95802852
About Carinya School
We support students with medium to high needs. Our school provides a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment where every student is recognised and supported to achieve their full potential.
Travel to school
Learn about local transport options and how to get here safely.