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The Cracks Are Showing: Who Really Benefits From “School Sport”?
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 12:12 pm | HESSA
“Discrimination and unfairness in sport is the everyday norm for homeschooled domestic students,” says Home Educators Student Sports Association (HESSA) Chair Mel Ewart. More >>
PedALLIN’ FOR PARITY: Homeschooled Students To Ride 700km To Youth Parliament For Equal Rights In Sport
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 10:08 am | HESSA
When school-led bodies are the primary gatekeepers of student sport, homeschooled students are often left with no viable options and are excluded from the social, developmental, and competitive benefits of youth sport with their friends and peers. More >>
MP Tom Rutherford Calls For Inclusive Student Sport After Homeschooled Athlete Denied Medal
Monday, 19 May 2025, 8:26 am | HESSA
HESSA welcomes MP Rutherford’s advocacy and applauds his commitment to fairness and equity in youth sport. HESSA is calling for a student sport system where every young person—regardless of their education pathway—can play, compete, and thrive. More >>
This Isn’t Fair—And It’s Time To Fix It: HESSA Petition Calls For Inclusive Student Sports
Tuesday, 6 May 2025, 11:31 am | HESSA
School Sport NZ and its regional partners currently exclude home-schooled students from participating in many local, regional, and national competitions. More >>
