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Anecdotal evidence suggests a disproportionate number of gifted children in Australia are home-schooled in comparison to their peers in other countries. This presentation discusses the results of a recent study that collected data for approximately 680 home-schooled children, specifically the number of families that stated giftedness was a contributing factor in deciding to home-school their child(ren). It will additionally discuss several case studies of families who were interviewed as part of the study and consider the factors they believe contribute to the successful academic, social, and emotional development of their children. Finally, it considers the implications of this study for informing educational policy.