Rocky’s Homegrown + Whole Conference 2026

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 […]

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 FREE ENTRY TICKETS […]

Queensland’s TRA & B2SB payments

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 […]

Demystifying Blue Cards (WWCC)

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 […]

2025 Parliament House Teen Tour

✨ An Inspiring Day at Parliament House for Our Home Educating Teens ✨ Today our Springfield-based teen homeschool group joined forces with Free2homeschool with the privilege of an amazing visit to Parliament House — and what an unforgettable experience it was! We are deeply grateful to the members and staff of Parliament who welcomed our group with warmth, enthusiasm, and […]

EGPA Bill 2025

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 […]