Novo Education Space is an independent Special Assistance School for Years 9 to 12, registered with the NSW Education Standards Authority. Novo Education Space is operated by WEA Illawarra, a not-for-profit Community College and charitable organisation.

Our purpose at Novo Education Space is to provide opportunities which create capable, confident and self-assured young people who are connected to their community and able to forge a path to a productive future.
Many students at Novo Education Space have experienced trauma as a result of adverse childhood experiences. Our students may have significant gaps in academic achievement and find it difficult to learn in a large group setting, while sometimes presenting with social-emotional challenges in the school environment. They require additional planning, support and adjustments to access their learning.

Our staff train in the Berry Street model of trauma-sensitive, positive education, which encompasses.
a structured vision of wellbeing in the school community with case management support for each student. Our relationship-based practice is grounded in unconditional positive regard for our students. The use of restorative practices assists students and staff to build the capacity to self-regulate behaviour, improve learning outcomes and nurture relationships.

We enrol students in Years 9 to 12 and operate three campuses in NSW:
• Wollongong Campus - 50-58 Auburn Street Wollongong
• Nowra Campus - co-located with Shoalhaven PCYC, 72 Park Road Nowra
• Vincentia Campus - co-located with Jervis Bay Baptist Church, 1 St George Avenue Vincentia