VRQA Home Education

22/10/2026

We will contact you very soon about your plans for next year.
You don’t need to contact us. We will be in touch with everybody currently registered for home schooling.

20/10/2026

The theme for Children’s Week 2026 is 'Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion'.

You can find events near you for children to be involved in.
https://www.vic.gov.au/childrens-week

15/10/2026

Is your teenager trying to decide which pathway to take when their home schooling years come to an end?

Our website has resources about some of the different options.
https://www2.vrqa.vic.gov.au/access-support-and-resources-home-education -completing-home-education

13/10/2026

The Aussie Bird Count from 19–25 October is for all ages and involves observing and counting the birds that live near you.

You don’t need to be an expert birder to take part — all you need is a little enthusiasm!

This activity could add to your learning program in Science and Humanities/Social Science.

Celebrate National Bird Week by taking part in the biggest citizen science project to hit Aussie shores. Join thousands of people from across the country, heading out into their backyards, local parks or favourite open spaces to take part in the Aussie Bird Count.

08/10/2026

Our continuation process starts at the end of this month.

It’s a good time to check that your contact details are up to date.

Have a look at your most recent correspondence from us and make sure your details are correct.

If anything needs updating, email the team at: [email protected].

05/10/2026

It’s World Space Week and this year’s theme is Rocket Revolution.

Discover the history of rockets and how they work, even make some ‘rockets’ at home using this learning resource from NASA.

These activities could add to your learning program in Science.
https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/rocket/TRCRocket/Intro.html

29/09/2026

If your child is 18 this year, their home schooling registration will automatically end on 31 December.

If you need to cancel your child’s registration before they turn 18, please contact the team: [email protected]

24/09/2026

You can combine school and home schooling for certain subjects or activities.

This is called a partial enrolment.

Find out more on our website.

https://www2.vrqa.vic.gov.au/register-home-educate -i-combine-school-and-home-education

22/09/2026

Tomorrow is International Day of Sign Languages.

It celebrates sign languages and recognises the importance of Deaf culture and linguistic diversity.

It is a good opportunity for children to learn about Australian sign language (Auslan) and the importance of inclusive communication.

In this video on YouTube learn 40 key Auslan signs in 5 minutes.

This activity could support your learning program in Languages and Humanities/Social Sciences.

Would you like to learn a few Auslan signs (Australian Sign Languag...

17/09/2026

It takes us up to 28 days to process your home schooling application.

If you have applied, please wait to hear from us.

We will contact you when your application is approved or to ask you for more information.