If you prefer, you can watch or listen to the full video of this conversation with Jillina from Homeschool Hotline. This article is based on the transcript so you can read through at your own pace while learning about her amazing online homeschool classes and workshops.
Why Online Homeschool Classes & Workshops are so Valuable
Homeschooling can be challenging, especially when trying to find hands-on, interactive, and low-cost learning opportunities for your kids. Jillina from Homeschool Hotline has created a solution: the Kids Learning Portal, designed to support families across Australia, particularly in rural and regional areas. (although all kids are welcome to join)
Key benefits of online homeschool classes through the portal include:
- Access to curated workshops, clubs, and webinars in one place
- Flexible participation — join as much or as little as you like
- Activities designed for primary, high school, and early years
- Opportunities for kids to interact and connect nationwide
Watch the interview here.
Who is Jillina from Homeschool Hotline?
Jillina is a homeschool mum of four, with two recent graduates and two teens she’s still homeschooling. Living in rural southwest Queensland, she understands the challenges of homeschooling in regional and remote areas.
Her hobbies include gardening, reading, hiking, and formerly singing. Her passion is creating interactive online homeschool classes that are accessible, fun, and supportive for both children and parents.
What is the Kids Learning Portal?
The Kids Learning Portal is Jillina’s platform for delivering structured, engaging online homeschool classes, workshops and clubs.
How It Works
- One low-cost membership fee provides access to all portal activities
- Term-based structure: 8 weeks of live workshops plus pre- and post-term weeks for registration, catch-up, and additional submissions
- Age-specific groups: Early years, primary, and high school
- Flexible participation: Families choose events that suit their kids
- Bonus resources: Extra activities for at-home learning, including younger siblings
The portal removes the hassle of juggling multiple sign-ups, forms, or websites. Families simply register via the Homeschool Hotline website and gain full access.
Features of Online Homeschool Classes
The portal balances formal classes and workshops with casual, creative activities:
- Hands-on science experiments and literacy workshops
- Creative sessions like Sketch Wednesday, where kids interact and draw
- Exclusive virtual excursions and special events for homeschooling families
- National reach, connecting kids from across Australia
Benefits include:
- Saves time and energy for parents
- Provides high-quality learning opportunities in a safe, structured environment
- Encourages engagement and collaboration among children
- Supports younger siblings with early years activities
FAQ: Online Homeschool Classes
Q: Who can join the Kids Learning Portal?
A: Families from across Australia, including remote and rural areas, can join.
Q: Do children need to participate in every event?
A: No — participation is flexible. Families can select events that best suit their children.
Q: How do I register?
A: See the Homeschool Hotline details and follow the registration instructions for new or continuing families.
Q: Are the online homeschool classes suitable for all ages?
A: Yes — the portal offers groups for early years, primary, and high school students.
The Kids Learning Portal provides low-cost, engaging, and flexible online homeschool classes for families across Australia. By offering workshops, clubs, and activities in a structured yet fun format, Jillina makes homeschooling easier and more enriching for both kids and parents.
Whether you read this transcript or watch/listen to the video, you’ll see how Jillina is transforming online homeschool classes into a community-focused, accessible experience.
Thanks to Jillina from Homeschool Hotline for all her efforts in creating and maintaining the Kids Learning Portal. To connect with and find out more about Jillina see her detailed listing in the Homeschool Resource Directory.
