Never see a need without doing something about it
Borinya is an indigenous word that means the ‘ana’ or branch of a river which has parted from its main course for a short time. The branch leaves the main flow of the river and later re-joins it.
This reflects the main aim for young people who attend Borinya.
We believe that young people sometimes need to take some time away from mainstream schools, for learning and healing in a caring environment so that they can re-engage with their education.
Borinya offers young people an opportunity to be members of a supportive, learning community during a time in their lives when they may be struggling with social or emotional challenges or when mainstream education does not meet their needs.
Borinya acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country the Yorta Yorta Nations eight clans and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
The F.I.R.E Carrier Covenant recognises the special place and culture of Aboriginal peoples within Australia. To learn more about the covenant, click the button below:
Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership provides a child-safe environment, where all students have the right to be treated with respect and dignity, and will be protected from harm.
The Sandhurst Catholic Education Office and Schools acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our Offices and Schools are built. We commit to working in partnership with Aboriginal people for reconciliation and justice.
