BlendED National Partners with Alii to Support Growth Across Australia

BlendED National has partnered with Alii as its strategic finance operations platform, signing a multi-year agreement that will support the organisation's continued expansion across Australia.

The partnership will see Alii implemented across BlendED National's operations, providing a consistent framework for procurement, purchasing and accounts payable as the organisation grows its presence nationally and establishes new locations across the country.

An initiative of Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), BlendED National is transforming educational access for young people who have become disengaged from traditional schooling. Through a unique combination of personalised learning, wellbeing support and community connection, BlendED creates alternative pathways that help students reconnect with education and achieve positive long-term outcomes.

As demand for alternative education models continues to grow, BlendED National is investing in the systems, partnerships and operational foundations needed to support sustainable national growth while maintaining strong governance and accountability.

Building the Foundations for Growth

As BlendED National expands, maintaining consistency across multiple locations becomes increasingly important.

Under the partnership, Alii will provide a single platform for managing procurement, purchasing and accounts payable processes, helping ensure teams have clear visibility, consistent approval processes and stronger financial oversight regardless of location.

The platform will support BlendED National's commitment to responsible stewardship of resources by improving accountability, reducing manual administration and providing greater confidence that purchasing and payment activities are managed in line with established policies and controls.

The implementation will help strengthen governance as the organisation grows, reducing the risk of unauthorised spending and providing greater visibility across procurement and finance activities.

More Than a Technology Decision

For BlendED National, selecting Alii was about more than choosing software.

The organisation was looking for a partner that understood the unique challenges faced by education and purpose-driven organisations, while also providing the operational capability required to support long-term growth.

Jan Hurley, Chief Financial Officer of BlendED National, said:

"As we evaluated potential partners, we were looking for more than a platform. We wanted an organisation that understood education, shared our values and had a proven track record of helping organisations improve governance, accountability and operational effectiveness.

"Alii stood out not only because of its technology, but because of its understanding of the environments in which organisations like ours operate. The team's understanding of our sector, commitment to customer success and alignment with our purpose made them the clear choice as we continue our expansion across Australia."

Supporting Strong Governance and Financial Oversight

Alii helps organisations manage procurement, purchasing and accounts payable through a single platform, providing greater visibility and control over how funds are requested, approved and spent.

By automating manual processes and introducing clear approval workflows, organisations can strengthen governance, improve compliance and reduce the administrative burden placed on operational and finance teams.

The platform also supports fraud prevention and stronger financial oversight by ensuring purchases and payments are appropriately authorised, documented and monitored throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Organisations across education, community services, not-for-profit and commercial sectors use Alii to create more efficient, transparent and accountable financial operations.

Chamil Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of Alii, said:

"BlendED National is doing incredibly important work by supporting young people who need a different pathway to succeed. The impact being created by the team is changing lives and opening opportunities for students who may otherwise miss out.

"As organisations grow, maintaining consistency, accountability and financial oversight becomes increasingly important. Our role is to provide the systems and controls that help support that growth while reducing administrative complexity and strengthening governance.

"We're proud to partner with an organisation whose purpose aligns so closely with our own. This partnership is about helping BlendED National continue expanding its impact across Australia while ensuring teams have the visibility, controls and confidence they need to operate effectively."

A Shared Commitment to Impact

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to creating positive outcomes for communities through strong governance, operational excellence and responsible stewardship of resources.

As BlendED National expands its footprint across Australia, Alii will help provide the operational framework needed to support that growth while allowing teams to remain focused on what matters most: improving outcomes for young people.

Together, BlendED National and Alii are building a partnership designed to support sustainable growth, strengthen accountability and create lasting impact for students, families and communities across Australia.

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