The Home School Hub Expo 2026
Join Us – 26 September
Discover the Joy of Home Education at the Gold Coast Homeschool Expo, hosted by The Home School Hub!
When: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Where: Robina TAFE (TAFE Queensland Robina Campus), 94 Laver Drive, Robina, Gold Coast (event spread across multiple levels)
Tickets required! but FREE entry
Are you curious about homeschooling? Looking for resources, inspiration, or advice to enhance your home education experience?
The Gold Coast Homeschool Expo, hosted by The Home School Hub, promises a rich, family-focused experience packed with resources, inspiration, and connection for home education advice at any stage. Whether you’re new to homeschooling or well on your journey, you’ll find something meaningful for your family.
This family-friendly event will feature:
Exhibitors showcasing curriculum providers, learning tools, and extracurricular options such as community co-ops, distance education and class providers. Live Expert Workshops on a variety of topics to help you enrich your homeschool experience with fresh perspectives that inform, inspire and practically equip you on this journey. Community networking opportunities to meet and share ideas with other homeschooling families. Marketplace offerings allowing you to explore new and second-hand educational materials, handmade learning tools, and educational products from local businesses. Multi-level layout allows the expo to span multiple levels at the Robina TAFE campus, with booths arranged in a way that encourages exploration and discovery across themes of information to resources under one roof. Exclusive Workshop Sessions by #Free2Homeschool! Visit The Workshop room throughout the day for expert-led sessions to help you build a workable plan and report for your child that meets regulatory guidelines, hosted by Free2Homeschool (these are ticketed sessions).
This is your chance to explore new ideas, gather resources, and gain confidence in your homeschooling journey. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and the whole family for a day of learning, connection, and fun.
Why You and Your Family Should Attend
It’s All in One Place
Finding curriculum, local experts, regulatory guidance, and community support — all under one roof — is rare and priceless. This Expo fosters connection, learning, and resource-sharing.Hands-On Learning & Real-Time Support
The workshops by Free2Homeschool are built around practical strategies and outcomes, so you leave with actionable tools and not just ideas. And then attend other speakers and exhibitors to take everything you could need from the day.Faber-Castell craft space
Hosting a creative space for children, and parents, to take a creative break, sit down, and enjoy colouring and hands-on art activities using Faber-Castell’s materials whilst you recharge during the event.Welcoming & Accessible
With events structured to serve parents, teens, and educators alike, this expo is inclusive, approachable, and designed around the needs of families navigating homeschooling.- Plan to Stay a While: Pack a water bottle, notebook for workshops and talks, comfy shoes, bags for any resources you come home with from the resources shop, and a sense of adventure—you’ll want time to explore, chat, and engage.
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Spotlight: 101 Workshops
The 101 Workshop Room will host invaluable workshops and offer one-on-one guidance, ideal for both new and experienced homeschooling families:
Plan Writing – This practical session provides a step-by-step framework to help parents build an educational plan that meets legal registration requirements in Queensland, while remaining personal and meaningful to their child.
Report Writing – Learn how to craft engaging reports that clearly reflect each of your child’s annual educational progress from everyday experiences, this workshop will also be covering tips for multi-age reports and plans as well as tailored options for diverse learners.
Deschooling – This interactive workshop helps both new and experienced home educators identify where they are on their deschooling journey and navigate the mindsets holding them back.
The neurodivergent child – This session explores the root causes of emotional overwhelm and learning resistance in neurodivergent children, guiding parents to prioritise connection and regulations over rigid school structures.
- Navigating curriculum – This open Q&A session offers tailored, expert guidance to help parents understand how to select and adapt learning materials that fit their child’s specific learning style.
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For those also interested in senior pathways or long-term family learning strategies, the Free2Homeschool table is the perfect place for a personalised discussion and tailored advice throughout the day, outside the workshop times.
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Get expert advice from Free2homeschool
Free2Homeschool equips and empowers home-educating families across Queensland at every step of your journey.
In addition to providing free online guides and an active community support group, Free2Homeschool offers step-by-step assistance with Queensland registration, expert plan-writing services, and stress-free annual reporting guidance.
During the Expo, you can attend our exclusive Homeschool 101 workshops — covering everything from legal compliance and simplifying your paperwork to making it work for diverse learners or multi-aged families — or visit the Free2Homeschool table for personalised, one-on-one advice tailored to your family’s unique learning needs.
Workshop sessions schedule
9:30am How to write your homeschool plan (incl multi-child/age adjustments) – Free2homeschool
10:30am Deschooling: Am I doing it right? – The Village Hub
11:30am A different way to learn: supporting the neurodivergent child – The Naked Heart
12:30pm How to write your homeschool report (including Family & Diverse learner styles) – Free2homeschool
1:30pm Curriculum without confusion – The Educational Warehouse
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Prepare for the Day…
Love what this Expo offers? Excited to explore the Homeschool Expo? Check out more by:
Downloading the Expo App in the button below- Bring along what you need to stay for the day, making the most of the presentations, providers, children’s activities, and cafe offerings.
Share this post across your social networks or homeschooling groups.
Participate in discussions or homeschool chats on the Expo App for resources, connection, and inspiration.
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Getting there...
Getting there…
Parking options:
- Free parking is available for Homeschool Expo attendees at the Robina Events Centre, located in Basement Level 1 and Basement Level 2.
- Please park only in the RED TAFE allocated car parks to avoid fines.
- Access parking via Paddington Place, off Robina Station Road for the easiest entry.
- Once you arrive scan the QR code and enter your vehicle registration to activate complimentary parking.
- Please note: Fines may apply if parked in non-designated areas.
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Alternative parking options:
1. CBUS Stadium carpark 6am-6pm | off East Lane | $5/day (Under the Vue development)
2. Open Air parking | Paddington Place | $8/day
3. Surrounding Street parking | subject to Gold Coast Council parking restrictionsPublic Transport options:
1. Train | Robina Train Station just a 5-min walk
2. Choose a bus route travelling to Robina Train Station or Robina Town Centre (less than 1km walk)
