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Homeschool Hotline

Homeschooling is wonderful — but it’s also a big commitment for the whole family. Sometimes you just need a little extra support and guidance along the way.

I love education and I love learning alongside my children. We’ve found the freedom of home education empowering and full of adventure.

Every family is different, but we all share the same hope — to see our children grow and thrive within the beautiful environments of our homes.

Homeschool Hotline exists to help parents get the most out of their home education journey — whether you’re just beginning or ready to take the next step.

I’m so glad you’re here.
Jillina x

Our story

Have you heard that song by Fleetwood Mac, Everywhere? You know the line, I want to be with you everywhere. That is my homeschool anthem.

Ok so, full transparency, I don’t always want to be everywhere with my kids. But when it comes to learning I do love to be there with my kids.

I am a complete nerd about it, and I have a few super powers that takes our education to fantastic levels.

We started our homeschool journey in Brisbane over 8 years ago. Then when we started moving around for my husband’s work. Today we live in rural Queensland and home education has only become more valuable.

Now I have 2 homeschool graduates and 2 teens homeschooling through their high school years.

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Meet Jillina

Listen to my story on the Motherland Australia podcast.

We live in a rural town on the edge of the Queensland Outback. I am married to a police officer, and we use to live with our four kids in a house attached to the police station. From our isolation, HERRD (Home Education Regional & Rural Discussion) was formed.

Back in 2021, I was interviewed by Steph Trethewey for her Motherland podcast; real and raw stories of rural Australian women. In my conversation with Steph, I open up about my journey of motherhood and home education, and what it’s like to be a police officer’s wife living in the bush.

Tune into Spotify or Apple iTunes to hear my story on Motherland, Episode 82.

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