Self-directed exploration
Accessible materials help learners move from curiosity to trying, making and investigating. Play and personal interests guide exploration.
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING · CANBERRA
Their curiosity.
Their pace.
Their path.
A welcoming space for young people to explore who they are. And a little more breathing room for the families who love them.
Room to take root.
ROOTED IN CANBERRAGreenway, ACT
A DIFFERENT KIND OF GROWTH
Room to take root.
Every learner grows in their own way.
LEARNING DOESN’T HAVE TO LOOK THE SAME FOR EVERYONE
More choice.
Less pressure.
A life full of learning.
Free Path supports families with a learning community where young people can explore their interests, reflect on their progress and find their own direction.
Our approach gives curiosity a place to lead, with people and resources to support the journey.
The story behind Free PathTHERE IS MORE THAN ONE WAY TO LEARN
A little support.
A lot of possibility.
A voice in the community
Learners vote in weekly meetings about resources and mentors. Mixed-age interaction gives young people room to connect through shared interests.
Healthy habits and reflection
Adults model goal setting and reflection. A notebook connects a morning goal review, notes at lunch and reflection with family at dinner. Learners choose their own next steps.
Homeschooling support
Ask about help with homeschooling applications, learning programmes and annual reports. The Canberra team can explain current support.
Mentors and next steps
Explore internships, apprenticeships, university portfolios or entrepreneurship with a mentor. Staff conversations can be requested; transport is considered case by case.
Future centres · our ambition
The larger-centre vision includes spaces for music, art, technology, games, practical workshops and outdoor exploration. Gardens, specialist facilities and residential camps are future ambitions. Ask which resources are available in Greenway now.
PROGRAMMES IN PLANNING
Follow an interest.
Build a skill.
Free Path is bringing its learning approach into focused programmes: choosing a meaningful goal, trying it with guidance, learning together and reflecting on progress. AICADE brings its own programmes through our partnership; Free Path is developing further options around speaking, drama, guitar, music and practical projects.
Suggested groups are Younger Years (5–8), Middle Years (9–12), Older Years (13–18). Older learners can take part alongside school. Interests, experience and support needs help shape the right challenge, with room for mixed-age learning too.
AICADE
Explore AICADE's own programmes through a partnership that shares Free Path's approach to learning.
Public Speaking
Find something worth saying, then practise sharing it in a way that feels like you.
Drama & Storytelling
Invent characters, explore stories and make something together through play and performance.
Guitar
Choose music you care about and build a practice routine around a personal musical goal.
Music Making
Explore rhythm, sound and musical ideas, then create a piece that belongs to the group.
Practical Projects
Choose something useful to make or improve, and learn by working through a real project.
These are programme plans to explore with the team. Dates, fees, group arrangements and available places will be confirmed before a booking is offered.
Explore the family appYOUR FAMILY. YOUR WAY.
A place for different paths.
For homeschool families
A community and practical support around the way your family learns.
Alongside school
Another place to explore the interests that make your child, your child.
For curious young people
A welcoming third space. Room to make choices, meet people and find direction.
CANBERRA IS WHERE WE BEGIN
Good things grow
close to home.
Discover Free Path in Greenway. A different approach to learning, with a local community around your family.
Meet our Canberra communityFIND US IN GREENWAY
236
Cowlishaw St.
Greenway, ACT 2900
Get directionsOpening hours
8am–6pm, seven days a week, 48 weeks per year
Talk with us about current sessions and arranging a visit.BEFORE YOU TAKE THE FIRST STEP
Wondering how
it all works?
A few good questions, answered. We’re always happy to talk through yours.
How can learning fit our family’s schedule?Read answerClose answer
Your family chooses a rhythm that fits your life. Discuss the days, time and current sessions you need with the Canberra team, rather than building everything around a conventional school timetable.
How is learning shared with families?Read answerClose answer
A daily goals and reflection notebook, activity updates and a yearly report prepared with your child help you follow their learning journey.
What about pathways beyond childhood?Read answerClose answer
Mentors work with the learner and family to explore options such as apprenticeships, internships, university portfolios or starting a business.
What does Free Path hope to help young people become?Read answerClose answer
Our aim is to support happy, healthy and prepared young adults who understand their interests and next steps, while giving families more independence and choice.
How do we get started?Read answerClose answer
Arrange an information call to talk about your family, ask questions and find out what is available in Canberra.
GUIDES FOR CANBERRA FAMILIES
Start with
your question.
Explore local homeschool support, people to learn alongside and ways to notice your child’s progress.
THE FIRST STEP IS A CONVERSATION
Let’s find their path.
Tell us about your family. We’ll talk through your questions and what’s available in Canberra.
Book an information call