The Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council was established in 1993 to advise the Minister for Education and the general public on matters to do with home education and to register and monitor individual home education programs.
The Council is not part of the Department of Education, it is an independent advisory council established and therefore directly responsible to the Minister under the Education Act regulations relating to Advisory Councils.
THEAC provides a reference point for queries, responds to community concerns and maintains liaison with other agencies about home education.
Council employs four part-time staff, two Administration Officers and two Monitoring Officers.
THEAC is made up of six voluntary members, three of whom are nominated by home educators, and three appointed by the Minister from the wider Tasmanian community.
THEAC beliefs
| All children are entitled to receive an adequate and appropriate education, including students who are being home educated. | | Home education is an excellent educational option for many children. | | Home education should continue to be recognised and supported as a legitimate option for education in Tasmania. | | All matters relating to individual circumstances of home educators should be maintained in accordance with the requirements of privacy legislation. | | Monitoring should be unobtrusive and sensitive to differing beliefs and practices, and be undertaken in a spirit of collaboration, support and assistance. | | Home educating parents should be free to choose from a wide variety of resources, commercial programs and curriculum materials in line with their educational values and beliefs. | | THEAC should not favour any particular home education program or curriculum materials. | | THEAC should maintain its independence from the Department of Education, and from any other government agency or non-government affiliation, and be directly responsible to the Minister for Education. |
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| Latest News | Please Note: The following information comes from a variety of sources and:
(a) Does not necessarily reflect the views held by the Council, nor carry Council's endorsement.
(b) Some information is drawn from data supplied to Tasmanian Schools which may not be available to home educated students. Please contact the person(s) nominated for full details.
(c) While every endeavour is made to keep information current (activities etc), THEAC would appreciate your advice if you find that an advertised activity or detail is no long current or available.
(d) Parents engage in programs advertised at their own discretion. THEAC advises that parents take responsibility for the appropriateness of the activities, resources etc advertised.
Entered 23/11/11 CELEBRATION 2011 University of Tasmania Community Music Program featuring the music of Karlin Greenstreet-Love. 7.30pm Saturday December 3, 2011. Tickets $10 single; $5 concession; $25 family [available at the door]. Venue: Uni of Tas Auditorium Newnham Campus. [Beginning Band; Development Band; Intermediate Band; Concert Band; Symphonic Band; Wind Orchestra]. Also an opportunity for anyone interested in joining the Community Music Program to have a look.
Entered 8/8/11 The National Green Jobs Corps is an Australian Government work experience and training program designed to engage young people aged 17- 24 who care about the environment and are not currently in employment or training.
A training program will include a selection from the following,
OH&S training; Level 2 First Aid; White Card; Environmental sustainable work practices; Chemical Cert training; Chainsaw training; Track work construction; Operate basic machinery; Certificate 2 in Conservation & Land Management; Training material provided, full uniform & transportation to projects. CVA will deliver a minimum of 450 hours of accredited training, customised to project locations, including 20 ¡V 30 hours of Work Preparation skills in the last 4 weeks of placement. Further details: James Montgomery Ph 6334 9985 or 0428 533 007 or e: jmontgomery@conservation volunteers.com.au.
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