Discover ~ Learn ~ Connect The Australian & New Zealand Homeschooling Summit 2026 is set to take place online from Friday, April 17 to Monday, April 20, offering a wealth of inspiration, learning, and connection for homeschooling families across the region. Whether you’re just starting out or have been homeschooling for years, this summit provides practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and […]
Who is eligible? If you have a child who is registered for home education in Queensland, you can apply to claim for some financial resource payments as follows, paid directly to families by the Department of Education: Prep to Year 6: $100 per student (Back to School Boost). Years 7 to 10: $164 per student (Textbook Resource Allowance). Years 11 […]
We Need Your Voice to help Build a Picture of Home Education in Australia Home education in Australia is evolving. As the numbers of home-educating families increase rapidly, the diverse ways families make it work are also growing and changing. To capture this shifting landscape, a team of university researchers—who are also experienced home educators themselves—have launched Australia’s BIG Home […]
Civics in Action: A Home Educators’ Guide For home ed students looking to take their civics education into the real world, the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament (QYP) offers a unique opportunity. This program stands out as a premier platform for young people to learn about the legislative process, develop leadership skills, and actually influence state policy. We want to encourage […]
A 2026 Opportunity for First Nations Young People Free2homeschool is pleased to share an exciting opportunity shared with us from our Education Leader in QHE, Dr. Renae Acton, for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander home educated students. Queensland Health is currently calling for Expressions of Interest for the Deadly Start Traineeships, designed to support First Nations young people in building […]
