Home Education Consultant vs DIY Registration in ACT Canberra: What's Worth the Money
Comparing hiring a Canberra home education consultant with doing your own ACT Directorate registration. Cost, time, and what each approach actually gives you.
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Best ACT Homeschool Registration Help for Neurodivergent Children
Comparing registration support options for ACT parents of autistic, ADHD, and twice-exceptional children. What actually helps with the Statement of Intent and HELO review.
Alternatives to HEA Membership for ACT Home Education Support
Comparing HEA membership with other ACT home education registration support options. What you get for $79/year vs one-time alternatives for Canberra families.
ACT Homeschool Withdrawal Guide vs Free Directorate Templates: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing the free ACT Education Directorate templates with a paid withdrawal guide. When free is enough, when it's not, and what each option actually gives you.
ACT Statement of Intent Home Education: What to Write and How to Structure It
How to write the ACT Statement of Intent for home education — what the Directorate actually checks, what to include, and how different philosophies map.
How to Register for Homeschool in the ACT Without Buying a Curriculum Package
You don't need Euka, Simply Homeschool, or any curriculum provider to register for home education in the ACT. Here's how to do it independently.
Is Homeschooling Legal in ACT Australia?
Yes, homeschooling is legal in the ACT under the Education Act 2004. Learn your rights, what permission you need, and how to start legally in Canberra.
Mid-Year Homeschool Withdrawal in the ACT: How to Do It Without Truancy Risk
Withdrawing from ACT school mid-term? Here's the exact legal process under the Education Act 2004 to switch to home education without truancy flags or school pushback.
Interstate Transfer Home Education ACT: Moving In and Re-Enrolling After Homeschool
Moving to Canberra while home educating, or returning to ACT school after homeschool? Here's what the Education Act 2004 requires for transfers and re-enrolment.
Homeschool BSSS ACT Year 12: ATAR, CIT Pathways, and University Entry Without a Standard Certificate
How home-educated ACT students navigate Year 11 and 12. BSSS limitations, CIT Senior Secondary pathways, ATAR alternatives, and ANU and UC entry options explained.
How to Homeschool in the ACT: Registration, Requirements, and Getting Started
Step-by-step guide to ACT homeschool registration with the Education Directorate — documents, Statement of Intent, timelines, and how to start legally.
Education Act 2004 ACT Homeschooling: What Part 4.4 Actually Requires
A plain-language breakdown of the Education Act 2004 ACT homeschooling provisions, Part 4.4, registration requirements, and what the law does and doesn't demand.
Compulsory School Age in ACT Canberra: What It Means for Homeschoolers
The ACT's compulsory education age runs 6 to 17. Here's what that means for homeschool registration, truancy laws, and when your child is legally covered.
ACT School Refusing Withdrawal to Homeschool: What You Are Legally Allowed to Do
When an ACT school principal refuses or delays your withdrawal, here is what the Education Act 2004 actually says and how to handle the pushback.
ACT Part-Time School and Homeschool: How Dual Enrolment Works Under the Education Act
Can ACT home-educated students attend school part-time? What the Education Act 2004 allows, how to negotiate it, and what dual enrolment looks like in practice.
School Refusal and Bullying: Homeschooling in ACT Canberra as a Legal Exit
School refusal, school anxiety, or bullying in Canberra? Here's how to legally withdraw your child and start home education in the ACT without truancy risk.
HELO Review Meeting ACT: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Everything ACT home educators need to know about the HELO review meeting — what the liaison officer checks, what you bring, and how to prepare.
ACT Homeschool Withdrawal Letter: How to Pull Your Child Out of School Legally
How to withdraw your child from an ACT school for homeschooling — what to write, when to send it, and how to avoid truancy flags during the transition.
Christian Home Education in Canberra: ACT Faith-Based Homeschooling Guide
Guide to Christian home education in Canberra: ACT registration requirements, faith-based curriculum options, and local community networks for families.
ACT Homeschool as a Single Parent: What Canberra Families Need to Know
Can a single parent legally home educate in the ACT? Yes. Here's how to handle parental responsibility documentation, custody considerations, and practical logistics in Canberra.
ACT Homeschool for Special Needs, Autism, ADHD, and Gifted Children
How to legally withdraw your child from ACT schools for home education when disability, autism, ADHD, or giftedness isn't being met. Education Act 2004 explained.
ACT Homeschool Registration Renewal: Annual Report and Two-Year Cycle Explained
How ACT home education renewal works: annual report due dates, two-year registration cycle, what to include, and how to avoid common mistakes.
ACT Homeschool Record Keeping: What You Need to Document and Why
Practical guide to ACT home education record keeping: what the Directorate expects, what to document, and how to build a portfolio for your annual report.
Homeschool Groups in Canberra: ACT Home Education Community Guide
Find ACT homeschool groups, co-ops, HENCAST meetups, and community support networks in Canberra for home-educating families.