New group for mentally ill home educated children

“Expressions of Interest” (to participate in) a homeschool group for children with a mental illness and their caregivers (parents/grandparents/guardians/siblings etc.). I would like to know how many people would be interested in such a group and their -rough- locale (so as to figure out a central meeting place). Please contact Kristina Greenwood 0439 861 433

Ringwood Lake – 4th Tuesday of the month

Come and join us for a play at Ringwood Lake. All are welcome, just come along and meet us for a play. In case of poor weather, Daisies is just next door where we can go for a cuppa while the kids play on the large indoor playground.
Cost: Free (unless poor weather, when a cuppa [...]

Support Groups

All the credit for all the great groups we have in Melbourne and country Victoria go to the members whose enthusiasm and commitment keep these vital support centers going. Support groups are operating throughout Victoria.

Continue Reading for more details about each group…

Internet Discussion Groups

There are a number of discussion groups and forums about home education on the internet, some of the more interesting are listed here.
Australia:
Groups at yahoo can be subscribed to at the website and messages read there as well.

Melbourne Homeschool Excursion Group
Excursions and regular activities will be promoted through this yahoo group. We represent all of [...]

Homeschooling Advisory Committee – Victoria

The Victorian government selected the following home educators to advise them on home education matters:
Lyn Saint (03) 94131 4826 lml@mira.net
Sandra Herbert (03) 5342 8827 s.herbert@ballarat.edu.au
Barb Dennis barbdennis@bigpond.com
Jeanie Clark clarkspark@netconnect.com.au
Anthony White
Josh Fergeus
Fred Cahir
Deborah Lapthorne
Those listed with contact details are members of HEN and happy for you to contact them if you have issues you would like [...]