The School Can't Experience
The School Can't Experience
Podcast Description
For parents and caregivers of young people who struggle to attend school, and related education and health professionals. We share their experiences and insights into what is going on for our young people and how we can offer support.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as advocacy for school accommodations, emotional distress in young people, and effective support strategies for parents. Episodes cover specific topics including alternative educational pathways, understanding the nervous system's impact on attendance, and collaborative approaches to problem-solving between parents and schools.
For parents and caregivers of young people who struggle to attend school, and related education and health professionals. We share experiences and insights into what is going on for our young people and how we can offer support.
In this episode of the School Can't Experience Podcast, host Leisa Reichelt is joined by Pavlina McMaster, Coordinator at the Home Education Network to shed light on some common myths about Home Education, including:
- Myth #1:Home Education is a last resort
- Myth #2: I have to work so don’t have time to Home Educate
- Myth #3: I’m not smart/educated enough to teach my kids
- Myth #4: Home Education restricts our kids future opportunities
- Myth #5: Home Education kids miss out on social opportunities.
Useful resources:
- Home Education Network (Australia) – https://home-ed.vic.edu.au/
- Victoria Home Schoolers and Unschoolers Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/victorianhomeschoolersandunschoolers
- Home Education NSW – https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeeducationnsw
- Home Education QLD Inc. – https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeeducationqldinc
- Home Education Tasmania – https://www.facebook.com/groups/876634649129826
- Home Education WA (HEWA) – https://www.facebook.com/hewapage
- South Australian Home Educators – https://www.facebook.com/groups/southaustralianhomeeducators
- Home Educators Northern Terrritory Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1226268530873997
- Home Education Canberra Facebook Group (ACT) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/165766030185476
Also search for Home Education Facebook groups in your city or local area. There are many!
- School Can’t Australia Facebook Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolphobiaschoolrefusalaustralia
- Make a donation to School Can’t Australia – https://www.schoolcantaustralia.com.au/get-involved
If you are a parent of carer in Australia and experiencing distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or contact the Parent Help Line. – https://kidshelpline.com.au/parents/issues/how-parentline-can-help-you
You can contact us to volunteer to share your School Can't story or some feedback via email on [email protected]
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