Rethinking Learning Environments - From School to Home Education

Have you ever been curious about Home Education? Why do some people choose this path and how do you start? Does it need to look like school, but at home? Pavlina McMaster from the Home Education Network (HEN) shares her own experience and answers common questions.

She addresses the difference between education and learning and how home education is an opportunity to connect more deeply with your children, discover their interests and help them move towards their passions.

Whether you're a parent considering home educating or just curious, this episode is packed with insights that will leave you inspired to rethink the world of learning.

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About our guest, Pavlina McMaster

Our guest- Pavlina McMaster, a home education advocate passionate about supporting and empowering families to educate their children.

As Coordinator of the Home Education Network (HEN)—a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation—she is part of a team that provides guidance, resources and a vibrant community network to families across Australia.

Pavlina also serves on the Victorian Home Education Advisory Committee (VHEAC), collaborating with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority and the Department of Education to ensure home-educating families are supported and their voices are heard.

With more than a decade of experience helping families transition from school to home education, Pavlina regularly runs workshops on topics such as deschooling, school can’t, and supporting neurodivergent learners. She is passionate about flexible, child-centered approaches to learning that nurture every child’s curiosity, agency and confidence.