Don't let your teen drop out of education.
If school gives them misery, get them out of that school.
SS Mundoo offers a 3-year VETiS Certificate III in Tourism, Hospitality, Care Services, and Adventure Leadership, providing a safe, full-time residential alternative for teens seeking real-world skills and river-work pathways.
Time out from home is good for both older teens and family.
Parents can share their holiday time with us on the river.
Grandparents, join crew as listeners and helpers.
Some schools are a very depressing place for some teens.
If their school gives them misery, GET THEM OUT.
Miserable teens are unable to learn. Change their path to practical VETiS Tech adventure challenge learning as resident student crew on Murray School Ships, planned to help the practical teens.
School Ship Mundoo provides a practical, residential ship's crew 3-year VETiS Certificate III in Tourism, Hospitality, Care Services, and Adventure Leadership. This is a unique residential option for older teens seeking real-world skills and a riverboat work future, designed for practical boys and girls aged 16+. Those at risk of high school dropout are held as ship's crew, trusted to help work the school ship.
There are many reasons why an older teen wants to leave school. They will not be able to explain why. Just get them out of that school quickly before depression strikes your child down.
Their large school can not/will not change.
School ship students share a safe, structured, full-time residential adventure learning environment "cocooned" aboard the SS Mundoo, building an official "sea-time Log" documented experience for a tourism industry career.
Flexible School Enrolment: Students (ages 16–18) resident on SS Mundoo remain enrolled in a River Murray high school while completing remote VETiS units through TAFE SA or an approved RTO.
A Safe, Professional Environment: The ship is managed by a qualified Master and two registered teachers. Senior student crew members build their "Sea Time" and leadership Log.
Screen-Time Balance: To encourage deep engagement and community connection, mobile phones are restricted.
Real-World Experience: Students graduate with a detailed experience logbook, practical hospitality skills, and recognized qualifications to carry them through their senior secondary years and beyond.
Give them "Time Out" on TS Mundoo, learning VETiS.Cert.3 in Tourism, Hospitality, Care Services and Adventure Leadership on the Murray.
"Time Out" from Home can be the conflict breaker for the whole family.
Teens bring only what they can carry in a backpack. They learn teamwork, resilience, and accountability in a close-knit crew environment.
Alongside core studies, students engage in creative arts, music (bringing along a traditional instrument for campfires and river routines), and assist with visiting school camps to build professional logbook credentials.
They may leave home as an unhappy lump of misery, wanting to escape school. They will return to family as a happy adventurous young adult.
All Schoolship fees are received as 100% tax-deductible gifts to Avoca Trust DGR-registered 100% Tax exempt charity, dedicated to Education in and for the natural Murray-Darling environment.
"Testing their Wings" (Safely)
A time to group with friends and explore adventures. Testing their "Wings" within the safety of their group, knowing that home with all its constraints remains an option.
Wise parents do not hold them back. Adventure is part of becoming Adult.
Trust the school ship professionals and just be there if needed.
Our mentor: The Mighty Sea Eagle
Symbolizing independence and vision across the Murray-Darling region.
TS Mundoo: Flagship River School Ships
The primary residential learning platform and floating campus for our student crew.
TS Safety: High-Speed Rescue & support
Dedicated vessel ensuring water activity safety, fast response, and emergency training.
Real world Hospitality & catering
Students learn commercial cookery and table service, catering for up to 130 guests.
In water survival and lifesaving skills
Practical training in river safety, survival techniques, and certified first aid.
Daily Kayaking & team building
Building physical strength, leadership, and trust through daily river expeditions.
