Australian State and Territory Home Education Information
Home education is a legally recognised alternative to enrolling a child in school in all Australian states and territories. Each state or territory has their own regulatory body and requirements to register for home education.
While we hope you will consider membership with us, the HEA supports Australian home educators regardless of membership.
Australian Capital Territory
ACT
South
Australia
SA
NSW
Tasmania
TAS
Northern
Territory
NT
Victoria
VIC
Queensland
QLD
Western
Australia
WA
The HEA Registration Support Team is available to help answer questions you may have in regards to state registration, or offer support if you need. Email support@hea.edu.au While we hope you will consider membership with us, the HEA supports Australian home educators regardless of membership.
The HEA also has a phone Helpline with experienced home educators who can assist you with any general home education questions you may have, particularly 'how to get started'. 1300 72 99 91
HOME SCHOOLING STUDENT NUMBERS
* Queensland: 1100 (2013), 3200 (2018), 4300 (2020)
* NSW: 3300 (2013), 6730 (2020)
* Victoria: 3545 (2013), 6072 (2019)
* Western Australia: 3303 (2016), 4658 (2020)