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Does QLD need Provisional Registration?
We think so. But The Government is proposing to remove it in the review of the Education General Provisions Act (EGPA). Welcome to part 2...

HEA Committee
Apr 13, 20225 min read


Does the Review of the Education Act Matter?
We think it does! And we need you to get involved too. Welcome to part 1 of the HEA's Position Paper in response to the Consultation...

HEA Committee
Apr 12, 20223 min read


Have Your Say
The Queensland Education Act is currently under review. Now is the time to make our voices heard. We encourage all QLD home educators,...

HEA Committee
Apr 11, 20225 min read


Research Opportunity: Textbites
TEXTBITES is a text message healthy lifestyle program for young people aged 13-18 years. I am seeking support to recruit participants....
Guest Author
Apr 7, 20221 min read


Four – A Divergent Collection
Book review by Eve Lucock Veronica Roth This book is the best novel to start off a series, it has drama, action, romance, adventure and...

Eve Lucock
Apr 2, 20221 min read


HEA Media Release: Consultation with Queensland Home Educators
UPDATE 8/4/22 The HEA and other home education stakeholders had a meeting with the EGPA Review team yesterday. It was quite a productive...

Karen Chegwidden
Mar 29, 20223 min read


30 Topics To Cover When Teaching Financial Literacy
By Neil Edmond We've spent a lot of time thinking about financial literacy and putting together an effective program we believe teaches...
Guest Author
Mar 25, 20225 min read


Get Started: 3 Mindset Shifts to Begin Homeschooling Confidently
by Diana De Cabrera The last couple of years has seen a continual growth of families choosing home education. If you’re new to...

Diana DeCabrera
Mar 23, 20224 min read


Incorporating multicultural festivals into your home education learning
Thank you to all the families who entered our Competition Draw for free tickets to Shen Yun. We hope these stories inspire you to explore...

HEA Committee
Mar 22, 20223 min read


Get your free Story Box Library App
Drum roll please…the first ever StoryBox app is here! Free to download (with an active subscription, free for HEA members) onto Apple and...
Guest Author
Mar 21, 20221 min read


Earth Hour - 26th March
#SwitchOff Competition and Free Resources Enter the Earth Hour Schools Competition! The Earth Hour Schools competition is an opportunity...
Guest Author
Mar 20, 20221 min read


Financial Capability & Wellbeing Webinar
Join us for a one-hour webinar with Ken Swan from The Wealth Academy Friday 25th March, 12noon NSW time. Free for HEA Members This...

HEA Committee
Mar 19, 20222 min read


World Water Day - 22 March
Groundwater – making the invisible visible Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere. Out of sight, under our feet,...

HEA Committee
Mar 16, 20222 min read


Please Donate $5 - Flood Relief for Homeschooling Families
The HEA now has nearly 1400 member families. If we each donated $5+ we could immediately reach our $7000 Target and help those in our...

HEA Committee
Mar 13, 20222 min read


Brain Awareness Week
What is Brain Awareness Week? Brain Awareness Week is the global campaign to foster public enthusiasm and support for brain science....

HEA Committee
Mar 11, 20221 min read


Scientists Creating Science Curricula
RESOURCE REVIEW: Biochemistry Literacy for Kids By Rebecca Lucock Biochemistry Literacy for Kids is a fascinating course designed to...
Rebecca Lucock
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Traditional school doesn’t suit everyone. Australia needs more flexible options
Authors: Rebecca English Senior Lecturer in Education, Queensland University of Technology Chris Krogh Lecturer, University of Newcastle...
Guest Author
Mar 9, 20224 min read


Home education research opportunity: Bullying in Schools and the choice to home educate
CALLING ALL HOME EDUCATING PARENTS We are looking for home educating parents to participate in a research project. The purpose of this...

Dr Rebecca English
Mar 8, 20225 min read


Home Educators Needed - Research on Reading Project
My name is Krystal Cathcart and I am a university student at USQ. I am also a member of HEA and have a home educated my children for the...

HEA Committee
Mar 6, 20222 min read


Broken People, Broken Land
By Ada Sage A sky the colour of ruby, Filling me with dread, Sickening, sinister beauty, Inescapable wall of red. Raking, cutting,...
Ada Hitchins Sage
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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Cheat Sheets to master Microsoft Office [Student edition] Part 2
Originally published by Custom Writing. Republished with permission. Excel Cheat Sheets Many research papers, especially on technical...
Guest Author
Mar 4, 20226 min read


From tiger to free-range parents – what research says about pros and cons of popular parenting style
By Dr Rebecca English Our politicians talk a lot about “families”, but what do they really mean when they use this term? What does a...

Dr Rebecca English
Mar 3, 20226 min read


10 Ways to Learn About Waste Reduction
Are you feeling inspired to join in Clean up Australia Day, and looking to extend the learning opportunities as we prepare the next...

Karen Chegwidden
Mar 2, 20221 min read


Satisfaction from Victorian Home Educators!
2021 Client and Stakeholder
Satisfaction Research

Karen Chegwidden
Mar 1, 20221 min read
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