Albury Wodonga Community College

What Albury Wodonga Community College does

Albury Wodonga Community College, trading as Indie Education, is a privately operated Registered Training Organisation (RTO ID 3732) headquartered at 63 High Street, Wodonga, Victoria, Australia. The organization has served the Albury-Wodonga border region for over 40 years (founded 1979 per legal records) and runs a family of educational sub-brands: Indie School (registered non-government alternative secondary education for students aged 15-18), Indie College (accredited literacy and numeracy training for young adults leading to employment-focused outcomes), Aware Programs (NDIS-registered training, lifestyle and supported-employment services for adults with disability), and Active Ageing / Creative Learners (creative and fitness classes for mature-aged students). It also operates retail social enterprises — the Wodonga Re-use Shop at 29 Kane Road, the Albury Upcycle and Recycle Shop at 565 Mudge Street, Hamilton Valley, and a made-to-order pallet-furniture workshop — providing supported employment for Aware participants.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform and delivers its core educational programs face-to-face at its Wodonga facilities, which were expanded in March 2020 with the opening of the North Wing (IT labs, music room, second auditorium, and 30 teaching-staff offices). Online digital presence is limited to a marketing website (awcc.edu.au), Facebook pages per sub-brand, and online student art shows (ADAPT 2020, Expression 2021) hosted on partner platforms.

Revenue is generated through a mix of channels: (1) course and class fees for adult learners (Creative Learners $50/year membership; $25-$60 per class), (2) NDIS-funded service billing for Aware Programs under NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits, (3) government training subsidies acknowledged across all six Australian states plus the Commonwealth, and (4) retail sales from the second-hand and pallet-furniture social enterprises. Distribution is community-led via word-of-mouth, school referrals, government employment-pathway programs, phone/email enquiry, and in-person enrolment at the Wodonga reception. The organization employs 51-100 staff and serves approximately 3,000 students and customers per year. Leadership comprises CEO Rodney Wangman and Chairperson Kevin Poulton; no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership is disclosed.

Name

Albury Wodonga Community College

Legal name

Albury Wodonga Community College

Website

https://awcc.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Albury Wodonga Community College (Indie Education) is a privately operated Australian Registered Training Organisation delivering alternative secondary education, accredited vocational training, NDIS disability services, and active-ageing classes to approximately 3,000 students and customers annually across the Wodonga-Albury border region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Learning Skills & Study Strategies (Metacognition, Test Skills) (EDAAAAAJ)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Alternative secondary schooling
• Disability employment services
• Active ageing programs
• Accredited training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Wodonga

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accredited Training Courses and Fees: Revenue is generated through course fees charged to students, membership fees (Creative Learners annual membership $50/year), and class fees ($25-$60 per class). The organization is one of the few remaining local public education providers offering accredited courses.
2. NDIS Funded Programs: Aware Programs is a registered NDIS provider. Services for adults with disability are funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with charges based on NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
3. Government Funding Support: The organization acknowledges support from Victorian State Government, New South Wales State Government, Queensland State Government, Tasmanian State Government, South Australian State Government, Western Australian State Government, and Commonwealth Government.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Albury Wodonga Community College (operating as Indie Education) is a community-based educational hub delivering accredited alternative secondary education (Indie School) for ages 15-18, accredited literacy and numeracy training (Indie College) for adult employment pathways, NDIS-registered training, lifestyle and supported employment services (Aware Programs) for adults with disability, and creative and fitness classes (Creative Learners/Active Ageing) for mature aged students. The organization also operates second-hand retail shops and a recycled pallet furniture workshop as supported employment activities.

Product overview

Albury Wodonga Community College (operating as Indie Education) is an educational hub offering a family of education and training programs. The organization consists of three main educational products: Indie School (accredited alternative secondary schools for ages 15-18), Indie College (literacy and numeracy training leading to employment), and Aware Programs (NDIS-registered services for adults with disability including employment, training, and lifestyle programs). The organization also operates Creative Learners for active ageing with creative and fitness classes, manages second-hand retail shops (Wodonga Re-use Shop and Albury Upcycle and Recycle Shop), produces custom recycled pallet furniture, and hosts student art shows. The organization serves approximately 3,000 students and customers per year across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indie School: Registered and accredited non-government schools providing alternative education for young people aged 15-18
• Indie College
• Aware
• Active Ageing
• Creative Learners

Products and services

• Indie School Registered and accredited non-government school providing alternative education for young people aged 15-18 (Years 9-12) who may not thrive in mainstream schooling settings.
• Indie College Accredited training programs delivered by coaches to improve literacy and numeracy skills leading towards employment-focused outcomes for young adults.
• Aware Programs Registered NDIS provider offering employment, training, and lifestyle programs for adults with disability, delivered from facilities including computer labs, classrooms, recreation room, gym, and movie theatre room at 13 Kane Road, Wodonga.
• Aware Employment Programs Meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, with employees choosing roles suited to their interests and capabilities, paid under the Supported Wages System (SWS).
• Aware Training Accredited coaching for skill development, computer training, and general education for adults with disability.
• Aware Lifestyle Personal skill development and recreational activities including budgeting, personal health, physical activity, movies, day outings, art and music classes for adults with disability.
• Wodonga Re-use Shop Second-hand furniture and household goods shop managed by Aware Programs at 29 Kane Road, Wodonga VIC.
• Albury Upcycle and Recycle Shop Second-hand shop giving new life to items dropped off at the Albury Waste Management Centre, transforming waste such as hardwood timber pallets into furniture and other useful items, located at 565 Mudge Street, Hamilton Valley NSW.
• Aware Recycled Pallet Furniture Custom furniture built to order by Aware-supported employees at the Hamilton Valley workshop, including chairs, tables, bench seats, bar tables, planter boxes, wine racks, dog beds, and storage boxes.
• Creative Learners (Active Ageing) Active ageing program bringing together mature aged students to learn creative skills and meet new people, offering regular classes in embroidery, lead lighting, strength training, and patchwork.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 3,000 students and customers assisted per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Australian College of Higher EducationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2020Collaboration in the ADAPT 2020 online art show — an initiative between Indie School, Australian College of Higher Education, and the Let's Go re-engagement program to showcase student artwork digitally.
• Let's Go Re-engagement ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 July 2020Collaboration in the ADAPT 2020 online art show alongside Indie School and Australian College of Higher Education to showcase learner artwork.
• Victorian State GovernmentcoreOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body for Indie Education. The organization operates in Wodonga, Victoria at the border with NSW.
• New South Wales State GovernmentcoreOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body. The organization operates at the Albury-Wodonga border, with operations extending into NSW.
• Commonwealth Government of AustraliacoreOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body alongside all Australian state governments.
• Queensland State GovernmentminorOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body.
• Tasmanian State GovernmentminorOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body.
• South Australian State GovernmentminorOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body.
• Western Australian State GovernmentminorOthersAcknowledged as a supporting government body.
• National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)coreOthersAware Programs is a registered NDIS provider. NDIS provides individualized support funding for eligible people with disability, their families and carers in Australia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: Large publicly listed Australian education group offering vocational training, pathway programs, and higher-education partnerships. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — comparable on the accredited training and pathway business model but operating at significantly larger scale and broader geography.

Direct peers

• Berry Street: Large Victorian-headquartered community organization delivering alternative education for vulnerable youth and NDIS-registered disability services. Closely comparable to Indie School's at-risk-youth mandate and Aware Programs' disability portfolio.
• GOTAFE: The former Wodonga Institute of TAFE, GOTAFE is the closest geographic and functional peer — a Victorian government-funded Registered Training Organisation delivering vocational and accredited courses across north-east Victoria including the Albury-Wodonga region. Directly competes for the same RTO student base and shares the accredited-training category.
• Mission Australia: National community organization delivering employment services, youth education programs, and NDIS-registered disability support. Comparable to Indie College's employment-pathway coaching and to Aware's disability-services portfolio.
• U3A Network Australia: National network of University of the Third Age associations delivering lifelong-learning classes for mature-aged Australians. Directly comparable to Creative Learners / Active Ageing across craft, creative, and fitness class offerings.
• TAFE NSW: New South Wales' public vocational training provider, which operates a campus at Albury on the opposite side of the border. Competes directly with Indie Education for NSW-resident students seeking accredited courses and pathway programs.
• Aruma: National NDIS-registered disability services provider (formed from the merger of House with No Steps and Aruma) offering supported employment, accommodation, and lifestyle services. Directly comparable to Aware Programs across the supported-employment and lifestyle sub-products.
• Life Without Barriers: National NDIS-registered provider offering supported employment, training, and lifestyle programs for people with disability. Directly overlaps with Aware Programs across all three NDIS service categories.
• Intereach: Regional community services and NDIS provider operating across Victoria, NSW, and southern Australia. Comparable to Aware Programs on NDIS-funded disability services and to Indie College on regional employment-pathway delivery.

Regional players

• Kangan Institute: Victorian TAFE provider (part of the Bendigo TAFE network) delivering accredited vocational training across northern and western Melbourne. Comparable as an RTO delivering accredited pathway programs, though operating in a different metropolitan region from Indie Education's border-region base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/indieeducation
• Xx.com/awcc_edu

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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