Homeschool Brisbane · Queensland
Homeschooling in Brisbane
9 local places and programs we've checked for homeschool families in Brisbane — museums, libraries, nature programs, excursions and local groups. Programs, dates and prices change, so check each provider's site before you plan a visit.
New to homeschooling in Queensland? Start with our guide to the rules, browse the full Australia resource directory, or read about finding groups and co-ops.
Reading activities
- FreeAll ages
Brisbane City Council libraries events and programs
Free membership for people who live, work or study in Brisbane, with free First 5 Forever early literacy sessions, the Gold Star and Little Stars reading clubs and a summer reading program. Check the site for current events at each branch.
Visit brisbane.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Science experiments
- PaidAges 5–16
Queensland Museum Kurilpa school visits
School group visits to Queensland Museum Kurilpa in South Brisbane, including the hands-on science centre (now part of SparkLab). Visits are booked through the museum's school group booking request, so ask the groups bookings team whether a home-education group qualifies; check the site for current prices.
Visit museum.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium
A council-run planetarium at Mt Coot-tha with full-dome shows and guided tours of the Brisbane night sky. Shows suit families and school or community groups, with group prices for 10 or more; check the site for current show times and prices.
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Arts and crafts
- FreeAges 5–18
QAGOMA learning resources
Learning modules for primary and secondary levels from the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art, linking selected collection works to discussion questions and making activities. Useful before or after a visit to the galleries at South Bank.
Visit qagoma.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 1–12
QAGOMA kids programs
Children's exhibitions, workshops and activities at the Children's Art Centre, plus games, videos and make-at-home activities. Some workshops are ticketed; check the site for current dates and prices.
Visit qagoma.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
- Free + paid optionsAges 4–18
State Library of Queensland schools program
Onsite and online learning experiences at the State Library in South Brisbane, organised by school term. The program is written for schools, so home-education groups should ask whether they can book; the library's free children's space, The Corner, is open to families with children under 8.
Visit slq.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAges 4–18
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary education
Curriculum-linked Discovery Sessions led by a wildlife education officer, plus education rates for booked student groups. Bookings are essential for education rates and the programs are written for schools, so ask whether a home-education group can book; check the site for current prices.
Visit lonepinekoalasanctuary.com ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
- PaidAges 3–18
Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha environmental education
Lessons in the Gardens: hands-on outdoor lessons at Mt Coot-tha covering science, geography, art, history, Indigenous culture and sustainability, run by council environmental educators. Lessons are priced per student with a class minimum, so ask whether a home-education group can book; check the site for current prices.
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Parent support communities
- FreeAll ages
Queensland home education community connections
A Queensland Department of Education page pointing home-educating families to support organisations and community connections across the state, including the Brisbane area. Individual groups are run independently, so check each group's details directly.
Visit education.qld.gov.au ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How homeschooling works in Brisbane
In Queensland, parents can register their child for home education with the Department of Education's Home Education Unit instead of enrolling them at school. Registered families must provide a high-quality education and submit a written report each year. A child cannot be enrolled at a school and registered for home education at the same time.
Homeschooling in Brisbane: common questions
Is homeschooling legal in Brisbane?
Yes. In Queensland, parents can register their child for home education with the Department of Education's Home Education Unit instead of enrolling them at school. Registered families must provide a high-quality education and submit a written report each year. A child cannot be enrolled at a school and registered for home education at the same time.
Where can homeschoolers go for excursions in Brisbane?
Options we've checked include State Library of Queensland schools program, QAGOMA learning resources and QAGOMA kids programs. Many programs are designed for school groups, so ask whether homeschool families or groups can book, and check current dates and prices.
Do libraries in Brisbane help homeschoolers?
Libraries we've listed for Brisbane include Brisbane City Council libraries events and programs and State Library of Queensland schools program. Check each library's site for membership, programs and online learning resources that homeschool families can use.
Can I get homeschool tutoring in Brisbane?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide explains when it helps and what to ask. Success Tutoring runs learning centres around Australia — check successtutoring.com for a centre near Brisbane.
Extra help in Brisbane
If your child needs support in a particular subject, our homeschool tutoring guide explains when a tutor helps and what to ask before you sign up.