A safe, supportive home for your child - right in the heart of Broken Hill.
Proposed reopening now taking Expressions of Interest for 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030
Become a member and help keep this service alive for Far West NSW families.
Allison House is a not-for-profit, community-run organisation. Your membership directly supports our ability to reopen and continue serving rural and remote families across the Far West.
Our Mission
Since 1964, Allison House has been providing a safe, caring home away from home for secondary students from remote and rural Far West NSW. We believe every young person - no matter how far from town they live - deserves the same access to education, support, and opportunity as anyone else.
Why families choose Allison House
24/7 care from dedicated live-in House Parents
Safe, structured and supportive environment
Transport to school and extracurricular activities
Support for sport, part-time work and weekends
Nutritious meals, cleaning and laundry support
A genuine focus on wellbeing and pastoral care
A home away from home
We know that sending your child to board in town is a big decision. At Allison House, students don't just have a place to sleep - they have a community around them.
Our House Parents provide daily care and guidance, helping young people grow in confidence, independence and life skills while feeling genuinely safe and supported.
Partner Broken Hill schools
Students boarding at Allison House attend one of Broken Hill's two public high schools. Both are within easy reach, with daily transport provided.
Broken Hill High School
A comprehensive co-ed school proud of its inclusive culture and wide range of academic, sporting and creative programs - committed to supporting every student to reach their potential.
Willyama High School
A school with a strong reputation for quality education and growing success in academic, sporting and musical pursuits - passionate staff helping every student thrive.
Supporting Every Student to Thrive
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Wellbeing & Pastorl Care
The RFDS Wellbeing staff are valued members of our support network - regular visitors who provide confidential support and interactive activities for students when needed.
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Supporting Remote Students
For over 60 years, Allison House has helped generations of rural students access the same education opportunities as those in larger centres. Distance should never be a barrier.
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Community & Trust
Governed by a volunteer committee and as proud members of the Australian Boarding Schools Association, we uphold national standards for safe, inclusive boarding.
Enrolments open for 2027
secure your child's place today.
We are currently welcoming Expressions of Interest from families whose children will board at Allison House when we reopen in 2027. Places are limited - register now to be first to hear when enrolments open.