Mission Australia's Triple Care Farm has seen it's first round of students for 2010 take their seats in new demountable classrooms.
The 18 students are part of a 12-week program that will aim to reduce the use and harm of drugs and alcohol, increase access to employment and education opportunities, provide counselling and treatment for mental illness and reconnect young people with their families.
The new classrooms allow the students to conduct all their studies on-site, conveniently close to the farm and their lodgings.
The demountable classrooms were transported to Triple Care Farm in the New South Wales Southern Highlands at the end of last year - a mammoth task that was only made possible with the support of Abbotsleigh School for Girls, Walton Construction, Property Industry Foundation, Friends in Giving Society, Kiama Lions club, Sir David Martin Foundation, Margaret Callister, Elaine McKinnon, Linda English and Ian Wells.
Sir David Martin Foundation's Janine Jackson was overjoyed at the arrival. "They have allowed students to be taught in a classroom setting while staying in their residential setting. We really are thrilled and excited by this gift," said Janine.
Triple Care Farm is a residential, treatment and vocational training program for young people aged 16-24 with complex backgrounds.
Established in 1989, Triple Care Farm is a unique and successful residential program for young people experiencing homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness or acute behavioural problems.
Triple Care Farm covers 45 hectares of farmland and offers young people the chance to develop emotionally, socially and vocationally in a safe and secure environment.
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