Beyond the Bell

About

Beyond the Bell is a community-led initiative committed to ensuring all young people in the Great South Coast are supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. We believe that education is the key to unlocking life opportunities. Those who complete Year 12 or equivalent (VCAL or Certificate III) are more likely to be healthier, wealthier and happier. Young people in the Great South Coast are less likely to achieve Year 12 than their metropolitan counterparts. Beyond the Bell’s goal is for the percentage of young people completing year 12 or equivalent in South West Victoria will be the same or higher than the Victorian average by 2030. To achieve our goal, Beyond the Bell engages with all sectors in our regional and local communities. Community and partners, with Beyond The Bell backbone support, work diligently to offer innovative solutions that support our young people on the ground. Bespoke program facilitation ensures that local solutions are offered for local problems. Regionally led initiatives advocate for large scale systems change. Beyond the Bell was founded in 2012 and plays a significant role across the region in leading and partnering to enable children and young people to have every choice and every chance to be connected to education and engaged in their learning.