International students come to Australia to learn English and live in a Safe environment.  Always remember, they are your Guest ? 

Under the conditions set by Homestay Australia PL a Homestay usually consists of the following combinations.

• A couple – with or without children
• A single woman – with or without children

Host Requirements 

• To be classified as a homestay Host, your home can only accept a maximum of three students at any one time (Over 18 years) and two students (If Under 18 years) 

• Rooming Houses or Boarding Houses are not a part of the Homestay program. 

• You must also reside in the same home as the students. Separate dwellings do not qualify unless they are located on the same block as your home.  i.e. a bungalow

• The homestay should provide a clean, tidy, safe and friendly environment, with reasonable access to public transport. Unless otherwise requested, the homestay must provide a single room with access to a study area, either in the room or elsewhere in the home.

• The homestay family must provide supervision appropriate to the age and maturity of the student and their familiarity with life in Australia. This supervision includes out-of-school hours, study and pastoral care.

• The accommodation and facilities provided by the homestay must meet Homestay Australia PL’s requirements for a safe and secure environment and any changes must be notified to Homestay Australia PL.

• No student will be placed with a homestay until it has been inspected and approved, and the Working With Children Card or Check, Police Check or Blue Card  has been provided.

• Any homestay family ‘rules’ must be explained to the student as soon as possible after arrival. The homestay specific rules must be vetted by Homestay Australia PL.

• The host family will inform Homestay Australia PL of any aspects of a student’s behavior and /or attitude which may impact on their studies and/or their stay in Australia.

 HOMESTAY AUSTRALIA PL.