Western Bulldogs Fresh Program

The Fresh Program is a community education service for young people (15-20) who have experienced difficulties with mainstream education. It offers them the opportunity to complete senior secondary equivalent qualifications in a flexible and supportive environment.

In partnership with Victoria University Fresh seeks to develop academic, social and work related skills in young people as a way of addressing historical barriers. The program aims to nurture students towards sustainable future options.

Participants get the opportunity to attend camps, go to TAFE and undertake a range of arts based workshops. All programs are provided to students at no cost.

The Fresh Program is generously supported by partners Victoria University, Nexans Olex, Macquarie Sports and Qenos, and is kindly supported by organisations including Odyssey House Victoria, Lions Clubs of Footscray, Altona Rotary, Stolthaven Terminals, Village Cinemas Sunshine, Victoria Police and Bendigo Community Bank Seddon Bank.

FRESH Program Flyer

To download the Fresh Program flyer, click here.

Enrolment Process and Expression of Interest Form

Referral: A young person self-refers or is referred by a family member, guardian, case worker or significant other by submitting an Expression of Interest form by fax, email or post.

To download the Fresh Expression of Interest Form, click here.

Fax: 9689 9138

Email: education@westernbulldogs.com.au

Post: PO Box 4112 DC, Footscray West VIC 3012

Intake Process: Prospective students will be contacted and a meeting will be scheduled with a Fresh staff member to discuss suitability for the program. We require that prospective students bring proof of citizenship/residency (birth certificate/passport) and a Health Care card (if applicable) to their interview.

FRESH Newsletter

To download the Fresh Term 1 2012 newsletter, click here.

To download the Fresh Term 2 2012 newsletter, click here.

To download the Fresh Term 3 2012 newsletter, click here.

To download the Fresh Term 1 2013 newsletter, click here.

Student Stories & Feedback

“Fresh has changed me in many ways, last year I dropped out of high school and I really didn’t have any direction for my future. At high school I always skipped classes, never listened to my teachers but since starting Fresh I promised myself I would change it around. At the start of the year I was a bit unbearable but the teachers didn’t give up and now I am continuing with my studies in hospitality at William Angliss next year and hopefully in the future you will see me winning Master Chef!” - Alex

Wendy's Fresh Start
Another Fresh Success Story

FRESH Student Handbook

To download the Fresh Student Handbook, click here.

For all enquiries please contact the FRESH Program Centre on 9689 9722 or email your enquiry to education@westernbulldogs.com.au.