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      AussieHomeschool Closing Down   11/14/2019

      All good things must come to an end and AussieHomeschool is no different. It is with much sadness yet even more necessity that this must be so.   As of Sunday evening, 17/11/2019 the Discussion Forums will close. The Classifieds, for now although not indeterminate, will continue as is.       Why is this happening now? In all honesty, it probably should have happened many years ago but I created this forum, which originally a homeschool classifieds forum for Aussies, about 20 years or so ago. I, along with others for whom I am gratefully indebted to, have spent many, many hours sweating, laughing, praying, crying, writing, apologising, pleading and speaking about this wonderful place. In this day and age of Social Media, along with our ages and therefore differernt stages of life, it is simply not viable in any way for it to continue. You may think differently and that's okay - you honestly have to have lived through some of the dramas and learning opportunities that we all have to truly appreciate why we have the standards that we do - they were borne out of necessity and not undertaken lightly. Much blood, sweat and tears have been spilt over this place. Even more friendships, learning, debate, love, prayer and great times have been had becuase of AussieHomeschool. No one could ever be more thankful for it than I.

      I understand you may feel frustration or even anger and for that I apologise, I feel you. But now it is YOUR time to go out and spread the word of home education and its benefits. Share YOUR story, tell those you know and don't know about homeschooling and what is has done for your family.   On behalf of John (my long suffering and patient husband), myself and the ENTIRE moderating team over the many years - I THANK YOU and WISH YOU ALL THE VERY BEST IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVOURS.   God Bless, Susan (HomeGrownKids /  AussieHomeschool)
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Warning Points

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This post explains the process AHS uses to address negative behaviour on the forum.

As a matter of logic, all groups that have an application process should also have a 'deapplication' process. One is a process of deciding if a person appears to fit with the goals and purpose of our site; the other is a process of informing that person when their actions do not fit with the goals and purpose of our site.

On AussieHomeschool this is called a warning system. It applies to the whole site and not just the private groups. The following information details how the AHS system works.

1. To find your warn status go to 'My Profile'.
2. There you will find under your photo/avatar the words "Warn Status".
3. Only you (and the Mods) can see your Warn Status.
4. If you are currently 'being warned' this will show up underneath the 'Warn Status' words.
5. If you gain three (3) strikes, then you will be banned (can't access the forum) for a time.
6. If you are repeatedly banned or your actions merit severe discipline your account will be deleted.
7. You may communicate with the AHS Team and a reapplication may be accepted.

The Warn Status system is in place for the rare occasions where a member is posting in a manner that, in the judgement of the AHS Team, is against the health and harmony of AussieHomeschool community. So, while we hope not to use it, it is there for the (hopefully unlikely) event that it is required.

If you have any questions, please post below or contact an admin/staff member.

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