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 […]
Due to the ongoing confusion around blue card requirements, the matter has been followed up with the Department of Justice in Queensland to obtain the following clarifications around the regulations… Why Home Education Parents Are Exempt and When Regulations Apply For the home education community, navigating the bureaucracy of child safety checks can be confusing. A common question among homeschooling […]
Spread Joy to the Bush: Join the 2025 Farmer Christmas Card Drive Remember the incredible impact of sending cards to the bush last year? It’s time to do it again. For Christmas 2025, Rural Aid, with the support of Santos, have officially reactivated the Christmas Cards for Farmers program and Free2homeschool are inviting homeschool students across Australia to pick up their […]
Exploring Australian Teachers’ Homeschooling Decisions We are thrilled to announce the publication of Canaries in the Coalmine: Australian Teachers Who Homeschool Their Children, a compelling new book by Dr. Rebecca English and Gemma Troughton, published under the Education Studies Collection by Lived Places Publishing. This insightful work addresses a critical question: How can the dual identity of “teacher” and “parent” influence […]
Calling all homeschooling families, educators, and curious community members! The Greater Springfield Homeschool Market is back, bigger and better than ever. Step into a world of learning, creativity, and connection, where children of all ages can explore, discover, and be inspired. After last year’s incredible event—where families came together to explore educational resources, enjoy hands-on workshops, and connect with fellow […]
ABC Education: Free Educational Programs for Students Did you know that ABC and ABC iView offer free educational programs designed specifically for students? It’s a fantastic resource for homeschoolers and families looking to add structured, quality learning into their day without extra cost, and this is why we often recommend it as a great resource to add into your child’s […]
A Notice for New Homeschool Families Starting your homeschooling journey can feel exciting but also overwhelming. With so much information available online, it’s important to know where to turn for accurate, trustworthy, and supportive guidance. Our main goal has always been to ensure accurate information and build a solid understanding of how each family can successfully apply the regulatory obligations to […]
UPDATE 2 May, 2025: The Committee’s Report recommends the Bill be passed with the following consideration… “In addition to recommending that the Bill be passed, the committee made a second recommendation, that there be further consideration around the extension of the age eligibility of students in home education by 6 months, to 31 December in the year the student turns […]
