What is HEWA?
HEWA (Home Education WA) is Western Australia’s peak association for home-educating families — a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting, empowering, and connecting families across the state.
We are a non-partisan, non-sectarian organisation that welcomes families of all backgrounds and educational approaches.
HEWA is run by a small but passionate volunteer committee, supported by non-committee volunteers — all united by a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared belief in the value of personalised learning.
We provide resources, advocacy, community events, and practical guidance to help families thrive in their educational journeys — whether they’re just starting or well-established.
Beyond supporting families directly, we also foster awareness and connection within the broader community. Our advocacy promotes home education as a respected and valuable educational choice and champions the rights and inclusion of home-educating families across WA.
Our Purpose
HEWA is WA’s peak association for home-educating families. We provide quality information and resources, connecting opportunities and advocacy when needed for home-educating families.
We want all home-educating families to thrive and access the help and support that they need.
What we do
Workshops & Classes
You can purchase our flagship workshops “Getting Started with Home Education” and “Understanding the WA Curriculum, Planning & Reporting” here.
We also run drop in sessions to answer your questions, see the upcoming events.
We also offer events for home educated students see the upcoming events.
Support
You are always welcome to get in touch with us by email (coordinator@hbln.org.au) and we’ll do our best to answer your questions.
Members are welcome to email us to schedule a time to talk or to connect with a HEWA mentor.
We also provide support by offering a wealth of rich information and resources on our facebook sites, this website and our free app. We pride ourselves on providing reliable, accurate and quality home education information.
Advocacy
A big part of our mission is to advocate for home education rights and recognition as a valuable educational choice.
We meet regularly with the WA Education Department to voice concerns from the home education community and propose solutions to home education issues.
Many of the rights and flexibilities extended to home educators today are due to HEWA’s advocacy in the past! We also work to build connections with other community organisations and represent home education in the wider community.
Events
HEWA runs a range of events for home-educating families.
Home-educated students don’t need to miss out on a graduation or a school ball, and our events are inclusive, friendly, and of course, lots of fun!
Other events we run from time to time include Incursion days, excursions, discos, Not-Back-to-School picnics and much more.
To be notified of HEWA events, subscribe to our mailing list.
Insurance
HEWA offers insurance for home-educating parents who are members of HEWA and organising or running not-for-profit activities such as workshops, regular classes, incursions and excursions.
These days, many venues require hirers to hold public liability. If you’re a parent who wants to hire a venue for a group activity or you’re organising a regular class or meet-up, arranging insurance through HEWA means that you as the organiser are protected provided the insurance conditions set by our insurers are met. To find out more about insurance, click here.
Membership Benefits
HEWA receives no funding so every membership not only provides you with a range of benefits but also helps us offer more support services.
Membership is available at Affiliate, Standard, and Concession levels starting at just $30/year. Read more about our membership benefits here.
Not sure what level of membership you need? Start with an affiliate membership and upgrade when you’re ready. Joining HEWA helps us provide vital advocacy to keep our WA home ed community strong!
HEWA Committee Members
Chairperson
Liz
Coordinator
Sarah
Member
Monique
Member
Kirsty
Member
Lola
Member
Vacant
Treasurer
Vacant
HEWA doesn’t operate from a formal office or employ a team of staff.
Our committee meetings are held remotely, allowing us to balance our volunteer roles with the realities of family life.
We’re a committed group that values each member’s unique strengths, and we encourage involvement that aligns with each person’s capacity.
Our meetings take place monthly via teleconference.
HEWA Non-Committee Volunteers
Webmaster
Vacant
Newsletter
Ruby
Volunteering With HEWA
We have opportunities to suit anyone’s time and talents, from helping at events to tech assistance, mentoring, and much more.
Most tasks you can do from your home in your spare time.
Volunteers help grow a strong, supportive and vibrant home education community that benefits everyone!
Could you be a HEWA volunteer hero?
“Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places.”
– John Holt –