Discover, Connect, and Celebrate! Mark your calendars! The Free2learn Homeschool Market is happening on Friday, 11th September 2026 at Tudor Park Community Centre, Loganholme from 10am to 2pm — and the best part? Entry is free! This exciting community event is designed for home educating families, curious parents, and anyone interested in supporting the vibrant works of home educating students running […]
Join us – October 10th, 2026 Homeschooling doesn’t have to feel like a relentless treadmill! When: Saturday, 10 October 2026 Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Where: Headricks Lane, 189 East Street, Rockhampton, Queensland Tickets required! Use code Free2homeschool for 15% off! ANSWER THE CALL – SAVE YOUR SEAT If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by rigid schedules, lesson plan pressure, or the […]
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 FREE ENTRY TICKETS […]
Your Voice Matters: How (and Why) to Contact Your MP Today Over the last several months, it has become incredibly clear that a number of Western Australian families are feeling a deep sense of unease. We see you, we understand, and we hear you: there are widespread and increasing concerns across our community regarding the recent policy changes being implemented […]
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 […]
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 […]
