STEPS Pathways College

✨ Win an $8,000 Tasmanian getaway ✨

Tickets are now on sale for our STEPS Grand Winter Ball 2026 raffle.

Support while going in the draw to experience an unforgettable holiday.

Every ticket creates a brighter future by supporting transformative education for young adults with a disability and autism.

Our lucky winner will receive:

🏨 A $6,000 Odyssey eGift Card to use at five renowned hotels
✈️ A $2,000 ELK Travel voucher
⛴️ Two Pennicott Wilderness Journeys cruise tickets worth $380

Tickets are $25 and there are only 1600 available – meaning your odds are great, and your impact is even greater.

Find out more about this fantastic prize and enter the raffle here: https://www.thestepsgrandwinterball.com.au/raffle/

Raffle closes 9am Saturday 25 July 2026 and will be drawn that evening and you do not need to be in attendance to win. For terms and conditions, please visit our STEPS Grand Winter Ball website.

🍴 Nacho average lunch!

Every month, our students plan and prepare a College Connect Lunch for the STEPS team members.

Yesterday, we were joined by Kendall Hatcher MP, State Member for Caloundra, Sunshine Coast Foodie, and other special guests 💚

Every meal purchased helped us raise money for a new coffee machine for STEPS Café and Garden Centre.

So, what was on the menu for May?

🍽️ Beef nachos served with salsa and a trio of sauces
🍫 Churros served with cinnamon sugar and chocolate sauce

Lately, the students have been going the distance and turning their rec room into a makeshift restaurant. The customers enjoy full table service, complete with refreshing mocktails and conversation starters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a great lunch, and thank you to our amazing students for putting their skills into practice and preparing an amazing meal and experience!

Meet Skye 👋

From exploring the arts to levelling up her cooking and budgeting skills, Skye is making the most of every moment at STEPS Pathways College.

Her favourite Boarding College tradition is Fancy Friday, a monthly dinner outing where our students get to try something new at a local restaurant 🍽️

Here’s her advice for anyone thinking about attending STEPS Pathways College: “You will learn a lot of new skills, but it will get easier and you’ll use them every day.”

Did you know we interviewed Skye for the latest edition of College News?

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You can also pick up your own copy at your closest STEPS site.

Meet Kylie 💚

Kylie is a Student Support Officer at STEPS Pathways College, helping our students achieve their goals and become more independent young adults who are mindful of their mental health.

She loves helping the students embrace what makes them unique and seeing them form close friendships with their classmates.

“Every student I work with teaches me something new through their passions and goals,” Kylie said.

“Knowing I’m part of helping someone develop lifelong skills and independence makes every day very rewarding.”

Did you know we interviewed Kylie for the latest edition of College News?

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Don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there!

You can also pick up your own copy at your closest STEPS site.

Do you believe everyone deserves the chance to live a full, independent life?

At STEPS Pathways College, you can help make that happen.

See below for more details 👇

🌟 2026 could be your year to volunteer 🌟

This National Volunteer Week, we’re inviting you to make a positive impact on your community by volunteering with STEPS.

From our education and training programs to our STEPS Café and Garden Centre and STEPS Pathways College, there are many ways to be part of our team.

Whether you can give a few hours a month or commit to regular days, your time has the power to transform lives. No experience needed!

🔗 Visit our Volunteer webpage to learn more and get started! https://bit.ly/4tMYCSe

National Volunteer Week is a Volunteering Australia initiative 🫶

Our Boarding College students master the art of bond cleaning 🧹

At the end of each six-month block, some students pack up and move to a different on-campus unit, providing hands-on opportunities to become expert bond cleaners.

Checklist in hand and progress shared with trainers, they tackled it with enthusiasm and left their units sparkling ✨

It’s just one of the many real-world skills that our students are building on their journeys to independence.

Did you know we featured this story in the latest edition of College News?

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You can also pick up your own copy at your closest STEPS site.

What does life after STEPS Pathways College look like? 🎓

Alumni Alec, Lachlan and Neil recently returned to campus to share their stories with our current Boarding College Students.

They talked about everything from renting their own places to chasing their next big goals.

“I use everything I learned at STEPS Pathways College in my day-to-day life,” Alec said.

Visits like this are a powerful reminder of what our students are working towards: a brighter future full of independence and opportunity 💚

Did you know we featured this story in the latest edition of College News?

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Sponsor Spotlight: Prima Commercial Fitouts

For more than 35 years, Sunshine Coast business Prima Commercial Fitouts has delivered quality construction, design and furniture fitout projects, helping hundreds of businesses around Australia grow and thrive.

Through Prima's years of ongoing support, they’ve shown how strong businesses can help build strong communities.

Prima Commercial Fitout’s Managing Director Brendan Wavell-Smith said the partnership with STEPS is deeply personal.

“It’s a great sense of fulfilment to be part of STEPS’ great work. It gives me a purpose and adds a greater depth and meaning to our business.”

Thank you to Prima for their continued commitment to helping us create a brighter future for young people with a disability and autism!

Did you know we featured Prima in the latest edition of College News?

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A new chapter has begun at STEPS Pathways College! 🎉

Earlier this year, we welcomed our newest Boarding College students: Taylor, Nisha, Eve, Emma, Nikita, Bella, Keith and Bryson (Emma and Nikita not pictured).

From dreams of working as a babysitter to making movies with Marvel Studios, this group is bringing a lot of passion and drive to life at STEPS Pathways College in pursuit of a brighter, independent future.

“Each of these young people have incredible dreams and the drive to achieve them,” said Executive Principal Stephanie Patey.

We can’t wait to see the amazing things these students learn and achieve over their two-year learning journey 💚

Did you know we featured this story in the latest edition of College News?

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Don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there!

You can also pick up your own copy at your closest STEPS site.