Coming soon to Channel 7’s House of Wellness

Creating a brighter future

STEPS Pathways College is Australia’s first and only independence education college for young people with a disability and autism.

Tune in to Channel 7 on Tuesday 28 April at 9:30pm AEST to see the STEPS Pathways College story on House of Wellness.

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STEPS Pathways College

Founded by Carmel Crouch AM after four decades of tireless advocacy, STEPS Pathways College gives young people with a disability and autism the real-world skills, confidence and experience to live fulfilling and independent lives.

The modern campus is located on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and encompasses both the Day College and Boarding College. Both offer a holistic curriculum with ten key areas of learning, all designed to empower our students to live well and help them reach their goals.

We cover everything from healthy cooking and cleaning skills to mental health care, self-advocacy, tenancy skills, and much more. This is not charity. This is essential, lifechanging education.

Tom’s story

Tom moved to the Sunshine Coast to attend STEPS Pathways College.

Today, he is back in Melbourne, working at one of the airport’s biggest cafes. Hundreds of people pass him every morning, with no idea of the resilience and dedication it took to get himself there.

Tom’s story isn’t the exception. It’s exactly what STEPS Pathways College was built for.

Carmel’s story

Carmel Crouch AM is the driving force behind STEPS Pathways College, the first and only college of its kind in Australia. It is the result of decades of disability advocacy, inspired by Carmel’s wish to see her son have the same opportunities as any other young person.

She has created a national community, united by a mission to rewrite the future for people with a disability and autism.

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For prospective students

If you watched Tom’s story and thought, “Could that be me?” or “Could that be my child?” The answer is yes. We are accepting applications for our next cohort of students. If you’re interested in enrolling or simply learning more about what STEPS Pathways College has to offer, we would love to talk. We invite you to connect with our team and explore your options, including our Discovery Program, a guided introductory learning experience.

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Become a supporter

One in five Australians live with a disability. One in six adults with a disability live in poverty, and people with a disability are more than twice as likely to be unemployed. STEPS Pathways College is striving to change those statistics, one student at a time. Every donation directly funds lifechanging independence education, giving our students skills that they will use for the rest of their lives. You have the power to create a brighter future by donating to STEPS Pathways Charity.

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Meet Alec

After facing long-term health challenges forced Alec to take a backseat in his own life, he arrived on campus feeling nervous and unsure that he could achieve his goals. Today, Alec has transformed inside and out, pursuing active hobbies with enthusiasm and living with two friends from STEPS Pathways College.

Meet Courtney

When Courtney first arrived at STEPS Pathways College, she was anxious about her future and wasn’t sure how to connect with others. Today, she is a confident and happy young woman, working part-time in an administrative role and living independently, which she says was made possible by her STEPS Pathways College experience.

Meet Luke

Before Luke moved into the STEPS Pathways College campus on the Sunshine Coast, he struggled to form friendships and find his place in the world. Today, Luke lives with two of his friends from STEPS Pathways College and is pursuing his employment goals. As his stepdad said, “It’s turned our son’s life around.”

Take the next step

If you’re interested in enrolling or simply learning more about what STEPS Pathways College has to offer, we would love to talk.

9 George Street Caloundra, Queensland, 4551

1800 312 742
customercare@stepsgroup.com.au

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