Specialised Assistance School for Youth - SASY

Specialised Assistance School for Youth - SASY Our modified and integrated curriculum programs and structures are designed to re-engage students and prepare them for further training and the world of work.

Specialised Assistance School for Youth (SASY) is an independent secondary school that engages with vulnerable students who have complex needs, reigniting their interest in education through holistic learning practices that focus on wellbeing. Established in 2016, Specialised Assistance School for Youth (SASY) is the first school of its type in South Australia. ​SASY caters for students whose need

s are better met by learning structures that may not be available in all mainstream schools and provides them with individualised educational pathways. As a Special Assistance School, SASY makes a significant contribution in re-addressing the educational disadvantage and disengagement of youth evident in South Australia. Our staff are passionate about SASY's mission and come from a variety of specialisations such as Youth Work, Case Management and Teaching, all with additional training in wellbeing and mental health. This multi-disciplinary team helps to provide our students with a safe learning environment as a means of addressing student engagement, maintain and improve educational outcomes and build career pathways for their future.

✨ Last week SASY celebrated the opening of SALA at The Bearded Dragon! ✨🙏 A huge thank you to The Bearded Dragon and CBS...
14/08/2026

✨ Last week SASY celebrated the opening of SALA at The Bearded Dragon! ✨

🙏 A huge thank you to The Bearded Dragon and CBS for supporting this special event! Special thanks to Bo and Jess for their dedication, hard work, and commitment in pulling everything together, and to Teejay for her ongoing support throughout the journey. 🥰

🙌 Most importantly, we want to celebrate and thank our young people. Your creativity, passion, and hard work are at the heart of SALA. The talent and imagination on display have been truly inspiring, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the opening such a memorable success. ❤️

🖼️ SALA exhibition is on until 31 August, head down when you get a chance to check out the display!

📸 By Banjo 👌

📘 Our 2025 Annual Report is now available! 🥰🥳 We’re proud to share the SASY Annual Report 2025, highlighting a year of g...
28/07/2026

📘 Our 2025 Annual Report is now available! 🥰

🥳 We’re proud to share the SASY Annual Report 2025, highlighting a year of growth, achievement, and impact across our school community.

🙏 A sincere thank you to our young people, staff, families, partners, and supporters who helped make 2025 such a success.

🔗 Read the full report 👉https://sasy.sa.edu.au/assets/general-assets/downloadable-assets/SASY-Annual-Report-2025-V4.pdf

ITS THAT TIME IF YEAR AGAIN! You’re Invited to Celebrate Our Young Artists at SALA! 🎨🌟Come along and support our incred...
28/07/2026

ITS THAT TIME IF YEAR AGAIN! You’re Invited to Celebrate Our Young Artists at SALA! 🎨🌟

Come along and support our incredible young people as they showcase their creativity at our SALA Exhibition Launch!

Please register your attendance via the Human tix 🔗👉 https://events.humanitix.com/sala-exhibition-peak-to-peak-still-climbing

📝Registering helps us make sure we have enough catering for everyone- yes there will be food!

This event is different to previous years as our young people will be selling their works through the gallery! So exciting! 😭🥰

Let celebrate our young peoples talents, and make this a memorable evening for our young artists. 💛

✨ We can’t wait to see you there!

beardeddragongallery SALA Festival Community Bridging Services (CBS) Inc.

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Behind the scenes 🎥✨Real conversations, real stories, and a glimpse into what makes SASY so special 🙌🌱So proud of everyo...
19/06/2026

Behind the scenes 🎥✨

Real conversations, real stories, and a glimpse into what makes SASY so special 🙌🌱

So proud of everyone who stepped up and shared their voice 🫶

🎬 Video coming soon… stay tuned 👀🔥

SASY features in The Post! 🚨📰We’re incredibly proud to see our young people, staff, and growing community featured by Th...
19/06/2026

SASY features in The Post! 🚨📰

We’re incredibly proud to see our young people, staff, and growing community featured by The Post 💛✨

This is what it’s all about—real stories, real impact, and a different way of doing school 🙌🌱

Shoutout to our amazing students who show up every day, and to our staff who back them all the way 💪❤️

Thank you to The Post for capturing the heart of what we do and giving our community a platform 🫶

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For a young person, school can often feel like a place of pressure 😣, failure 💔, or disconnection 🌫️. So when someone sa...
19/06/2026

For a young person, school can often feel like a place of pressure 😣, failure 💔, or disconnection 🌫️. So when someone says this, it signals a fundamental shift 🔄—from obligation 📚 to belonging 🤝.

At its core, this quote reflects what SASY is about: creating a space where students feel seen 👀, safe 🛡️, and supported ❤️.

It shows that education isn’t just about academics—it’s about relationships 🤝, trust 🔐, and identity 🌱.

When a young person wants to come to school, it means they feel valued 🙌, understood 💬, and capable 💪✨.

⏪Last week, members of our RAP Committee and other staff, had the privilege of attending the local Reconciliation Week B...
01/06/2026

⏪Last week, members of our RAP Committee and other staff, had the privilege of attending the local Reconciliation Week Breakfast, joining community members, organisations, and leaders in reflecting on our shared journey towards reconciliation. ☕✨

This year’s theme, “All In”, is a call for everyone to play a part in reconciliation. It reminds us that meaningful change happens when we all commit to listening, learning, building relationships, and taking action together. 🤝🌿

The breakfast provided an opportunity to hear powerful stories, celebrate the strength and resilience of First Nations peoples, and reflect on how we can continue to create more inclusive and culturally safe communities. 🖤💛❤️

We are grateful to have been part of this important event and remain committed to being ‘IN ALL’ as we continue learning, growing, and walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. ✨

Respect Connection WalkingTogether 🖤💛❤️🌿

🖤💛❤️ The Importance of Acknowledgement of Country ❤️💛🖤An Acknowledgement of Country is a meaningful way to show respect ...
01/06/2026

🖤💛❤️ The Importance of Acknowledgement of Country ❤️💛🖤

An Acknowledgement of Country is a meaningful way to show respect for the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, learn, and work. 🌿

It recognises the enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country, culture, community, and history — connections that have existed for tens of thousands of years. ✨

Taking the time to acknowledge Country helps us reflect on the past, honour the present, and work together towards a more respectful and inclusive future. 🤝

This Reconciliation Week, we encourage our community to listen, learn, and deepen our understanding of the stories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations peoples. 🌏💚

Together, we can strengthen relationships, foster respect, and walk the path of reconciliation. 🖤💛❤️

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🍃🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Week at Middle School ❤️💛🖤🍃Our talented chef Anna Maria has been cooking up a storm this Reconcilia...
01/06/2026

🍃🖤💛❤️ Reconciliation Week at Middle School ❤️💛🖤🍃

Our talented chef Anna Maria has been cooking up a storm this Reconciliation Week, incorporating native Australian ingredients into some student favourites.

Students enjoyed a delicious range of creations, including:
🍫 Wattleseed brownies
🍪 Lemon myrtle cookies
🍕 Lemon myrtle halloumi pizza
🍗 Native-inspired chicken pizza

By exploring native ingredients through food, students have the opportunity to connect with and celebrate the rich cultures, knowledge, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

What a wonderful way to learn, share, and bring people together through food. 🌿✨

26/05/2026

🤝This Acknowledgement of Country is more than words — it’s a commitment to connection, respect and community.

🍃We honour the Kaurna people, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, learn and grow together. We recognise the importance of listening, learning and walking alongside First Nations peoples with respect and care.

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30 Chesser Street
Adelaide, SA
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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 3:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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