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Personalised pathways with nationally recognised qualifications for 14 - 18. Perth & Freo

27/08/2026

Do we have a Ball? We do! ✨ We call it the IDEA Gala, and it’s happening tomorrow! 💃🕺

Stay tuned for highlights from the night 👀📸

26/08/2026

After the huge event that was IDEA's Rookie Market, in PIAZZA Fremantle, IDEAcademy rookies (year 10 alternative) Liv and Bella are sharing what they actually learnt from running their own stall.

Their advice? Get organised early, don't leave it to the last minute. Team up with people you communicate well with, because things will go wrong and you'll need to sort them out together. And don't get too caught up in the money side of it, enjoy the experience while it lasts.

Real lessons, learnt the real way. Just another day being a rookie at IDEAcademy 💛

🎥 Video: Liv & Bella

20/08/2026

Real-world experience. A genuine head start. Confidence that actually sticks. 🙌

That's what we're all about at IDEA — and if you know a family thinking about senior secondary options, our Information Sessions are a great low-pressure way to check us out.

Nationally recognised VET qualifications*, small supported cohorts, and clear pathways into uni, TAFE, an apprenticeship, work or business.

Come along, ask your questions, see if it's the right fit for your teen 💛

🖥️ Online — Mon 31 Aug, 10:30am
📍 Perth — Wed 9 Sep, 10:30am
📍 Fremantle — Tue 15 Sep, 10:30am

Book your spot: https://ideacademy.com.au/book-an-information-session-parents/
Drop us a message if you've got questions!

*Nua Learn RTO code: 46284

13/08/2026

Remember these guys? 👋

Two of our 2023 grads are out there doing big things and still popping in to catch up with our team:

🎓 Remy has completed a Bachelor of Psychology at Curtin, now heading into Law in 2027
✈️ Jobe is studying a Bachelor of Commerce at Curtin while working as Cabin Crew for Qantas in Perth

So proud of where our IDEA alumni end up. 💡

06/08/2026

Learn why one of our amazing learners is taking on a huge challenge for Endometriosis Australia.

Hello! My name is Myka Smith-Hartley. I'm fundraising as someone that spent so many years thinking I would always feel sick, never 'well enough' to actually live. My fundraiser is for HER.

For Endo Australia I will be climbing Bluff Knoll in August. I picked Bluff Knoll as it is a 6.7km hike, and the average diagnoses for women with Endo is 6.5 years. I thought it would be fitting to challenge myself to a hike, a hike a couple years ago I didn't think I would be able to do. So many young girls are still feeling hopeless, feeling as though it is normal to be sick.

My goal is to raise over $500 for Endo Australia and create a community that allows women to talk about their issues with a community that actually listens.

https://endoaustraliafundraiser.org.au/myka-smith-hartley/posts/women4her

Good luck Myka!

30/07/2026

Remember Mesh and his robot? 🤖

After hearing Mesh speak about using your platform to help others, two of our learners, Sierra and Noah, didn't just leave inspired. They took action.

They volunteered their own time to attend the first planning session for a community robotics project aimed at supporting people experiencing homelessness in Perth.

Working alongside engineers, IT professionals, university students and industry experts from around the world, they began building not only technical skills, but relationships that could shape their future.

Reflecting on the experience, they shared:

"We forged connections with people who have been in their industry for decades, have degrees in engineering and related fields. These people come from a variety of different backgrounds, from high level IT companies in Japan to students completing their degrees in Australia. All these volunteers have come together to support our community in building a robot to help address the homelessness crisis within our city."

At IDEA, we encourage young people to say yes to opportunities, make meaningful connections and get involved in work that matters. Those experiences build confidence, broaden perspectives and teach lessons that can't be learnt from a textbook.

We're incredibly proud of Sierra and Noah for making the most of an opportunity and showing what it means to be not just future ready, but community minded.

29/07/2026

If your young person isn't thriving, staying on the same path isn't always the safest option.

One of the biggest concerns parents have is whether choosing an alternative education pathway will put their child at a disadvantage.

Let's talk about it.

28/07/2026

💡 Proof that great ideas don't come with an age limit.

Meet the youngest entrepreneurs from IDEAcademy as they take their ideas from concept to customer at the Rookie Pop Up Market.

Every stall is run by students who have designed, created and launched their own products. This is their chance to experience what it's like to take a real business to market—and your support makes all the difference.

✨ You'll find:
🔑 Keyrings
👕 Clothing
🛍️ Tote bags
🎨 Artwork
🏡 Homewares
🕯️ Candles
🐶 Dog treats
☕ Mugs
💌 Cards
✨ Stickers
🌿 Cologne
💎 Bracelets, rings & necklaces
📌 Pins
📚 Comics
🌿 Henna
🎁 ...and so much more!

📅 Friday, 31 July
🕙 10:00am – 7:00pm
📍 The Fremantle Piazza
Shop 19, 36 South Terrace, Fremantle

Come along, shop local, support the next generation of entrepreneurs and discover something truly unique.

❤️ 10% of all profits will be donated to charities chosen by the students.

27/07/2026

Our first August Information Session is just one week away.

If you've been considering alternative pathways for your teenager, now is the perfect time to explore what IDEAcademy could offer your family.
Meet our team, hear directly from our Directors and learn how young people at IDEA build confidence, real world skills and meaningful pathways beyond school.

📅 3 August | Online | 6.30pm

📅 11 August | Perth CBD | 6.30pm

📅 13 August | Fremantle | 6.30pm

Places are limited: https://ideacademy.com.au/book-an-information-session-parents/

25/07/2026

From Carpark to Community

Learners stepped outside their hub and into one of Perth's best examples of community-led change, Perth City Farm.

Once an unused inner-city carpark, City Farm has grown into a vibrant urban space focused on sustainability, education, food production and connection.

After spending the morning designing their own advocacy and community campaigns, learners explored City Farm through the lens of changemakers, asking:

💭 What problem was this place trying to solve?

🤝 How did ordinary people make it happen?

🌏 What impact has it had on the community?

💡 What could Grad 2026 create that leaves a lasting legacy?

It was a powerful reminder that meaningful change doesn't always begin with huge budgets or grand plans. Often it starts with a small group of people who care enough to ask one simple question:

"What could this become?"

We can't wait to see which of today's ideas become tomorrow's community initiatives.

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191 Street Georges Terrace
Perth, WA
6000

Telephone

+611300354872

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http://www.ideacademy.com.au/

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