Arethusa College is an independent school which provides alternative educational and vocational pathways for years 7-12 students who haven't fitted in into the mainstream education system.

Arethusa College underwent a change in leadership, which started in 2017. Ex-employees claimed staff were encouraged to dob in anyone who commented on the running of the college.

A Queensland special school allows students of all ages to take smoking and vaping breaks, former staff say, in a tactic said to be aimed at reducing the children’s stress and disruptive behaviour.