The HEA Committee Team
Promoting home education & empowering home educators Australia wide.
Tina Smith, QLD
Secretary, since May 2023
Portfolios: Administration, Communications, Helpline, Insurance, HEAQ Advocacy and Support
David Walters, VIC
Committee Member since 2020
Portfolio: Charity, Digital Technologies and VIC Support
Lara Sappl, WA
Committee Member, May 2023
Portfolios: Grant Applications and WA Support
Michael Wortley, NSW
Vice President, since May 2023
Portfolios: Governance and Insurance
Janelle Barnes, WA
President, since 2022
Portfolio: Events, Media Liaison, WA Advocacy and Support, Communications
Lyn Kulow, QLD
Treasurer, since 2021
Portfolio: Finance, Advertising & Partnerships, Subscriptions
WE ARE ALL VOLUNTEERS!
The is run entirely by Volunteers , making us part of less than 5% of organisations in Australia who are wholly volunteer run.
If you would like to join as a volunteer, please get in touch!
We are also looking for Buddy Families who have been home schooling for a while who can offer support to our newer home school community members.
HEA Policies
Membership Terms & Conditions:
Other Policies:
HEA Constitution
Governing Document
MISSION
The mission of the HEA is to promote the practice of home education across Australia, support and empower home educators and to advance educational equity for members.
Pillars - In order to achieve our mission, HEA will:
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Increase the profile of and confidence in home education
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Advocate in the interests of home education
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Empower and support home educators
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Coordinate events and conferences
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Provide services and resources for our members
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Support networks and community groups
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Engage with organisations and suppliers in the sector
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Grow the Association
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Assist home educators in need
PHILOSOPHY
The HEA upholds the principle that parents are primarily responsible for the education of their children and respects the diversity of philosophies and methods used by home educators. Our vision is to move towards an Australia where parents can freely choose home education, and where the HEA as the peak body has input into government policy.
ABOUT THE HEA
The HEA is the national not-for-profit, incorporated membership association serving Australian homeschoolers since 2001, when it was established by Colleen and Philip Strange. The HEA is run by a committee voluntarily coming together to lead the association.