Depending on the State or Territory in which you reside, there are guidelines to follow in relation to registering to homeschool within specific age brackets.
You must be registered to homeschool with the Department of Education in your State or territory if your child falls within the below age groups:-
New South Wales 6-17 years
Victoria 6-17 years
South Australia 6-17 years
Northern Territory 6-17 years
Canberra 5-17 years
Queensland 5.5-17 years
Western Australia 5.5-17.5 years
Tasmania 5-17 years
Upon reaching 18, you are no longer required to register as a homeschooler.
Additional information in relation to how and when to register is contained in the article here.