Future Learners

A child can be doing well at school and still be struggling. Ellen Brown talks with psychologist Lisa Boland about how to recognise that child and what to do first. Lisa believes a child's mental health should come before their schoolwork and their attendance record.  Ellen and Lisa cover what bullying does to a child's nervous system, why a new school does not always fix it, what autistic and ADH...

On July 27th, the NSW Department of Education released its new draft homeschooling Policy, Procedures, and FAQs. Nothing is in effect yet, and the current guidelines still apply until the policy is finalised.  Ellen Brown and Brett Campbell discuss the draft and what it actually means for NSW families.  What the draft policy gets right: parental choice stays central, with the right to choose their...

Ellen Brown sits down with Dr Rebecca English, one of Australia's most respected researchers in home education, who has been researching homeschooling families since 2011. Her view on homeschooling outcomes is more settled than the public conversation suggests. The research shows homeschooled young people are advantaged both socially and academically, and this episode works through why: parent eng...

Considering homeschooling, or just started and feeling overwhelmed? Ellen Brown talks with Tina Smith about the practical side of finding support and figuring out what works for your family. Tina homeschooled six of her own children and now helps other families as Treasurer of the Home Education Association. Inside the episode: •       What to do when a school refuses to release your child •      ...

Most of what parents hear about homeschooling comes from people who have never done it. This episode is different. Jessica Garner was homeschooled with Euka from Grade 7 to Grade 12, never spent a day in mainstream school, and now helps other families through the very same decision. She gives an honest, unpolished account of what homeschooling is actually like from the inside. Host Ellen Brown ask...

Is homeschooling worth it? It's the question almost every parent on the fence keeps asking. In this episode, Ellen Brown talks to David Smith, a long-time Euka parent, about eight years of homeschooling three children — including an eldest son on the autism spectrum with ADHD who was being bullied and wasn't thriving at mainstream school. David walks through the whole journey: the free one-week tr...

About This Episode How do you prepare a child for a world that's changing faster than the one you grew up in? In this episode, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown break down six real-world life skills that matter more than facts and figures, and show how homeschooling gives families the time and space to build them deliberately. Along the way they share small, do-it-today ideas any parent can use, from...

Can you switch to homeschooling in Grade 11 or 12, even mid-year, without losing a year of progress? In this episode of the Future Learners podcast, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown put the lens on the senior years, and the short answer they keep coming back to is yes. As families near Term 3, the pressure of Grade 11 and 12 climbs and so does the anxiety. Brett and Ellen unpack how Euka's senior pr...

About this episode What happens when your child trains 20 hours a week, flies overseas to get a shot in the  Premier League , and still has to get a great education along the way? In this episode of the  Future Learners podcast , Brett Campbell (CEO and co-founder of Euka) sits down with Melvyn Wilkes, Sporting Director and Global Operations Manager of  Sunshine Coast FC , Australia's only full-ti...

Eighteen months in the making and shaped by feedback from thousands of families — the brand-new Euka Learning Experience is here. Brett Campbell (CEO and co-founder) and Ellen Brown (Founder and Head of Education) take you through a screen-share walkthrough of what's changed and why it matters for your family. From age-appropriate visual design across Primary, Secondary and Senior cohorts, to the...

The World Is Your Classroom: Travel Schooling with The Slow Road | 40 Future Learners Podcast | Guest Episode Listen on:  Apple | Spotify | Soundcloud | Amazon   About This Episode What happens when you swap the classroom for the open road? In this episode of Future Learners, Ellen Brown (Founder and Head of Education for Euka Future Learning) meets Kirianna from The Slow Road family, who shares h...

The recent Alternative School Settings and Homeschooling Performance Audit by the New South Wales Auditor-General highlighted some important challenges for families in New South Wales, including: Surging registrations: Homeschooling numbers have increased 116% since 2019. Long approval times: The average registration wait is now 65 days. Legal requirements: Children must remain enrolled in mainstr...

Ready to transform your child's learning experience? Join the Euka family today! For more information on our curriculum and enrollment process, visit our website: https://euka.edu.au/ Listen to us on your favourite platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/future-learners/id1717947259 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7g35PbIHMXHV6hRVMIHhkC?si=ad07df1e13104978 Soundcloud: https:...

Ready to transform your child's learning experience? Join the Euka family today! For more information on our curriculum and enrollment process, visit our website: https://euka.edu.au/ Listen to us on your favourite platforms:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/future-learners/id1717947259 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7g35PbIHMXHV6hRVMIHhkC?si=ad07df1e13104978 Soundcloud: https...