Refer a Student
About This Resource
At Berengarra School, we work closely with educators, wellbeing teams, psychologists, and allied health professionals who support young people as they navigate complex educational journeys.
This page provides quick access to referral information, downloadable materials, and guidance for sharing the prospect of attending Berengarra School with families and carers who may benefit from our wellbeing-first, student-centred approach.
Relationships Come First
Supporting a young person to reconnect with education begins with trust. Mason Somerville explains how Berengarra builds relationships with students.
Mason Somerville · Head of Wellbeing
Who This Page Is For
Referral Fit – Is Berengarra Right?
Berengarra School is a specialist Years 7–12 independent school for students with social and emotional disability. We support capable young people who may be:
- Experiencing anxiety, school refusal or “school can’t”, trauma, depression, or social withdrawal
- Neurodivergent, including ADHD or autism
- Living with emotional or behavioural needs
- Feeling overwhelmed or unsafe at school
- Needing a smaller, calm, relationship-based learning environment
- Benefiting from a flexible and trauma-informed model
Referral & Transition Process
Many mainstream schools are supporting increasing numbers of students experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, neurodivergence, and School Can’t.
In large school environments, even highly capable wellbeing teams can find it difficult to provide the level of relational, flexible and individualised support some young people need to feel safe and connected at school.
Often, families and school staff already sense that a different educational setting may help — but knowing how to begin that conversation can feel overwhelming.
At Berengarra School, we work collaboratively with families and schools to help create supported, positive transitions for young people who may benefit from a different learning environment.
Identification & Early School Discussion
A wellbeing staff member, teacher, psychologist, or school leader may identify that a student could benefit from a smaller, more flexible and relationship‑based learning environment.
At this stage, professionals may introduce Berengarra School as a positive possible pathway, sharing information with families using our downloadable flyers, newsletter snippets, and referral materials below.
School staff and allied health professionals are also welcome to contact our Head of Wellbeing, Mason Somerville, on (03) 9898 9167 to discuss suitability, referral options or potential transition pathways.
Family Engagement & Exploration
Once families are ready, they can connect directly with Berengarra School by calling (03) 9898 9167 or book a tour. We welcome collaborative involvement from referring schools and professionals. Where helpful, trusted staff may attend tours alongside the family and young person to provide reassurance, continuity and an additional supportive presence during what can be an overwhelming time.
Supported Decision‑Making & Transition
Our team works closely with the family and referring professionals to develop a shared understanding of the young person’s needs, explore suitability, and determine next steps.
Families remain central to all enrolment decisions. If Berengarra School is not the right fit at that time, we support families to explore alternative pathways, including using our Victorian School Finder to identify other suitable options.
Downloadable Flyers & Materials
Share these materials with families, schools, and professionals. All files are ready to print, email, or embed.
Newsletter Snippet
For newsletters & emails
A ready-to-use section you can copy into newsletters or emails to introduce Berengarra School to your community.
Leaderboard Banner
728 × 90 px
Ideal for website headers or footers to promote Berengarra School to a broad online audience.
Rectangle Banner
300 × 250 px
Perfect for sidebars or within content areas to highlight the Berengarra School in a visible, engaging way.
Mobile Banner
320 × 50 px
Designed for mobile-friendly spaces, helping you share Berengarra School on responsive sites and newsletters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss a Potential Referral
You do not need to know whether Berengarra is the right fit before contacting us. Mason and the enrolments team can talk through the young person’s circumstances, answer questions and explain possible next steps.
Contact the school
Our campuses
Box Hill Campus · Years 7–10
43 Harrison Street
Box Hill North VIC 3129
Chadstone Campus · Years 11–12
94 Batesford Road
Chadstone VIC 3148