Community Resources
A curated directory of homeschooling support groups, curriculum providers, and communities across Australia.
Home Education Association (HEA)
hea.edu.au
Australia’s national peak home education body. A volunteer-run, not-for-profit charity offering advocacy, a free phone helpline (1300 72 99 91), registration support in every state, and educational discounts for members.
Home Education Network (HEN)
home-ed.vic.edu.au
Australia’s longest-running home education support group (est. 1980). Publishes Otherways magazine and provides events, camps, email support, and Facebook communities.
Home Education in Australia
homeedinaustralia.org
A volunteer-run social media suite of forums supporting current and prospective home educators across Australia. Hosts state-specific and topic-specific Facebook groups.
Fearless Homeschool
fearlesshomeschool.com
An Australian homeschool blog and membership community (est. 2016) helping parents gain confidence. Offers workshops, the Australian Homeschooling Summit recordings, and a newsletter reaching 9,000+ parents.
The Educating Parent
theeducatingparent.com
A long-standing Australian home education resource by author Beverley Paine. Offers practical guidance for writing your own curriculum and understanding home education approaches.
How Do I Homeschool
howdoihomeschool.com
A comprehensive resource site covering homeschool methods, curriculum reviews, state-by-state group directories, and getting-started guides for Australian families.
Design Your Homeschool
design-your-homeschool.com
Run by a family homeschooling since 1990. Provides tools, ideas, and a comprehensive directory of homeschool groups organised by Australian state and territory.
Homeschool Hall
app.homeschoolhall.com
An Australian community platform functioning as a directory and networking hub for homeschooling curricula, support organisations, and regional community groups.
Australian Curriculum (ACARA)
australiancurriculum.edu.au
The official Australian national curriculum developed by ACARA. Free access to curriculum frameworks, learning area resources, and achievement standards used by many home educators for planning.
Free2Homeschool
free2homeschool.org
A grassroots advocacy initiative of home-educating parents and professionals that campaigns to maintain educational rights and choice around home education in Australia.
NSW Government — Home Schooling
nsw.gov.au
The official NSW Government page for home schooling information, registration contacts, and support organisation listings.
NESA — Home Schooling Registration
educationstandards.nsw.edu.au
NSW Education Standards Authority page for home schooling registration details, requirements, and the Home Schooling Unit contact.
HEA NSW
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s NSW-specific page offering registration support, local contacts, and state-specific guidance.
Sydney Home Education Network (SHEN)
shen.org.au
A non-profit organisation for Sydney-based home educators. Provides insurance cover for volunteer-run events, sports carnivals, excursions, group discounts, and an exclusive newsletter.
Central Coast Home Educators
app.homeschoolhall.com
A community group for home educators on the Central Coast of NSW to connect, find support, and organise activities and events.
VRQA — Home Education
www2.vrqa.vic.gov.au
The Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority’s official home education page covering registration, learning plans, and compliance requirements.
Home Education Network (HEN)
home-ed.vic.edu.au
Victoria’s largest home education support group. Runs events, camps, publishes Otherways magazine, and maintains a directory of local groups across Victoria.
HEN Groups Directory
home-ed.vic.edu.au
HEN’s directory of local homeschool groups across Victoria, including activity groups, Christian homeschoolers, nature-based groups, and regional meetups.
HEA Victoria
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s state information page with Victoria-specific registration support and guidance.
Homeedventure
homeedventure.com.au
A Victorian resource offering guidance on how to start homeschooling in Victoria, with practical step-by-step registration information.
Education Queensland — Home Education
education.qld.gov.au
The official Queensland Government home education page covering registration, reporting requirements, and the Home Education Unit.
HEA Queensland
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s Queensland-specific page offering registration support and state guidance.
Home Education QLD Inc
homeeducationqld.org
A Queensland-based incorporated association providing member discounts on resources, event listings, private forums, camps, homeschool activities, and education workshops.
Free2Homeschool QLD
free2homeschool.org
A grassroots advocacy group particularly active in Queensland, responding to proposed legislative changes affecting home education.
QLD Home Education Unit Review
alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au
Queensland Government page for the ongoing review of the Home Education Unit, relevant for families tracking regulatory changes.
Home Education WA (HEWA)
hewa.wa.edu.au
A not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation dedicated to supporting home-educating families in WA. Provides curated resources, an active Facebook group, and information on additional needs support.
HEA Western Australia
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s WA-specific page offering registration support, local contacts, and state-specific guidance.
HEWA Online Groups Directory
hewa.wa.edu.au
HEWA’s directory of online support groups across WA, including regional groups for Perth, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, and specialised groups for kids with extra needs.
HEA South Australia
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s SA-specific page with registration support and state information. In SA, families apply for an exemption from school enrolment to home educate.
SA Home Education Groups
design-your-homeschool.com
A directory of South Australian homeschool groups, including Adelaide-based meetups and regional support networks.
Office of the Education Registrar
oer.tas.gov.au
The official Tasmanian Government page for home education registration. Contact: registrar@oer.tas.gov.au or phone 6165 6135.
Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council (THEAC)
theac.tas.gov.au
Established in 1993 to advise the Minister for Education on home education matters and to register and monitor individual home education programs.
HEA Tasmania
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s Tasmania-specific page with registration support and state-specific guidance.
Home School Hobart
homeschoolhobart.weebly.com
A resource for families interested in home education in the Hobart and Southern Tasmania area, connecting local homeschooling families.
Huon Valley Homeschool Group
huonvalleytas.com
A local group meeting fortnightly on Thursdays at the Ranelagh Show Grounds for play, craft activities, and parent support.
NT Government — Home Education
nt.gov.au
Official NT Government home education page. Families must apply for approval annually from the NT Department of Education and Training.
HEA Northern Territory
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s NT-specific page with registration support and territory-specific guidance.
NT Homeschool Groups Directory
design-your-homeschool.com
A directory of Northern Territory homeschool groups, including the Darwin Montessori Homeschool Co-op which uses Montessori methods.
ACT Government — Home Education
act.gov.au
Official ACT Government home education page. Registration is legally required for children aged 5–17 who are not enrolled in school or distance education.
HEA ACT
hea.edu.au
The Home Education Association’s ACT-specific page with registration support and territory-specific guidance.
ACT Home Learning Resources
sites.google.com
ACT Education resources hub providing support materials for home learning.
Euka Future Learning
euka.edu.au
Australia’s leading K–12 online homeschool provider. Offers a secular, self-paced program aligned to each state’s curriculum, with teacher support, assessment marking, and registration assistance.
My Homeschool
myhomeschool.com
A Christian Australian homeschool community offering a blended learning curriculum from PreK to Year 10 based on the Australian Curriculum and Charlotte Mason philosophy.
Simply Homeschool
simplyhomeschool.com.au
Provides 100+ book-based core programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum for ages 4–17, plus online classes, camps, and registration support. Designed for neurodiverse learners and multi-age families.
Australian Christian Home Schooling (ACHS)
achs.edu.au
The oldest and largest Christian home schooling support provider in Australia (30+ years). Uses the ACE curriculum with Australian-specific history, geography, and maths courses.
Logos Australis (Via Classica)
logosaustralis.com
Australia’s first classical homeschool curriculum, founded by veteran educator Elizabeth Matheson. Focuses on the Liberal Arts tradition through literature, art, history, and music.
Education Perfect
educationperfect.com
An online learning platform with 40,000+ lessons for ages 9–18 across core subjects and languages. Aligned to Australian state curricula, with up to 5 learner accounts per family subscription.
Khan Academy
khanacademy.org
A free, world-class education platform offering video lessons and practice exercises in math, science, history, economics, and more. Widely used by Australian homeschoolers as a supplementary resource.
Easy Peasy All-in-One Homeschool
allinonehomeschool.com
A completely free online homeschool curriculum for all levels and subjects, designed for 180 days using free internet resources. Popular with Australian families on a budget.
HSLDA
hslda.org
A US-based international homeschool legal advocacy organisation offering membership with legal aid, attorney access, and online academy courses for high schoolers.
Wolsey Hall Oxford
wolseyhalloxford.org.uk
One of the world’s longest-established homeschooling colleges (est. 1894), based in Oxford, England. Offers Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level courses with exam centres in Sydney, Perth, and Canberra.
Crimson Global Academy
crimsonglobalacademy.school
An online school offering personalised learning, extracurriculars, and various international curricula for students aged 7–18, with a presence in Australia.
SchoolhouseTeachers.com
schoolhouseteachers.com
A complete PreK–12 curriculum library with hundreds of parent-led courses in core subjects, electives, and Bible-based studies. Offers an international/Australia-specific section.
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