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Australia's Home Education Peak Body

Home Education Association

~ Member funded not-for-profit registered charity ~

Home Education in Australia

Events & Resources

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Home education involves parents and caregivers taking direct responsibility for the education of their child or children. Home education, also known as home schooling, is a legal option that embraces a wide variety of educational philosophies. People from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels are successfully home educating children of all ages.

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. 

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The HEA maintains a respect for the diversity of philosophies and methods used by home educators. To read about different styles and approaches in home education, go to the dropdown menu under "Articles" to "Philosophies & Approaches"

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All Australian states and territories legally recognise home education as an alternative to enrolling a child into school.

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Australian Research into Home Education. Listed under "Articles"

Our newest Discount Partner:

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Curriculum Discounts for HEA Members - Huge Savings. Go to our Resource Directory

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Huge list of FREE Resources - Go to drop down menu under Resources and click on page for the HEA's curated list.

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Local Home Education Community Groups - Go to menu to "Community" to "Local Groups". Meet and support each other - We are stronger together. If you need support, email support@hea.edu.au

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Video Library - Members can access "Webinars on Demand" for Free!

AboutHEA
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HOME EDUCATION IN AUSTRALIA

Home education involves parents and caregivers taking direct responsibility for the education of their child or children. Home education, also known as home schooling, is a legal option that embraces a wide variety of educational philosophies. People from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels are successfully home educating children of all ages.

ABOUT 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.

 

We have over 1400 Australian families holding membership with us - you can be one too!

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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. 

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:

  • Increase the profile of and confidence in home education

  • Advocate in the interests of home education 

  • Empower and support home educators 

  • Coordinate events and conferences

  • Provide services and resources for our members 

  • Support networks and community groups 

  • Engage with organisations and suppliers in the sector 

  • Grow the Association

  • Assist home educators in need

Misson

The HEA is governed by a Committee who volunteer their time to lead the association. Committee members are elected at the Annual General Meeting of Members.

 

Next Committee Meeting:

19th September, 2023

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