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Information about Homestay For Hosts

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What is homestay?

Homestay is a popular form of accommodation where students and other guests live with a local individual or family . The guest is usually provided access to a furnished bedroom, meals and facilities such as the laundry and other common areas of the home.

Why do homestay?

Help students and other guests learn English and local culture
Help students and other guests that have just arrived to settle in to their new environment
Learn different cultures from students and other guests
Expose your family to different cultures to help them understand multiculturalism, and also allow them to learn how to live with people other than just their own family
Make new friends from around the world

Who can be a homestay host?

Homestay Hosts must:

Be an Australian resident (not on a temporary visa)
Be 25 years or older
Have a valid Working With Children clearance for the state you live in. All adults (18 years or older) living in your home must also have valid Working With Children clearances
Agree to regular inspections of your home
Open-minded and respectful of different cultures and traditions.
Have effective communication skills to interact with students and support their integration.
Provide a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
Complete an orientation program covering host responsibilities, cultural sensitivity, and safety protocols.
Participate in ongoing training to stay updated on best practices and any changes in policies or regulations.
Confirm your acceptance of Study Vision’s homestay host agreement outlining responsibilities, expectations, and adherence to policies. You will need to reconfirm that you accept this agreement whenever you accept a new student booking

What do homestay hosts need to provide?

Homestay Hosts need to provide:

Each student must have a private bedroom with adequate furnishings, including a bed, desk, chair, and storage for personal belongings.
Access to shared common areas such as the living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
The home must be clean, well-maintained, and free of health hazards.
Homes must have working smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and accessible fire exits.
Nutritious meals, typically breakfast and dinner on weekdays and three meals on weekends. If you do not provide meals, students must have access to the kitchen to prepare their own meals.
All family members must be willing to welcome and engage with the student.
A stable and positive home environment with minimal disruptions.
A non-smoking environment: Non-smoking households are preferred, or smoking should be restricted to outdoor areas away from students.
Assistance with transportation to and from school or access to public transportation.

How much will you earn?

Sydney

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$380 per week	AUD$405 per week
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$320 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$465 per week	AUD$490 per week
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$375 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$350 per week per person	AUD$375 per week per person
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$290 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Melbourne

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$380 per week	AUD$405 per week
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$320 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$465 per week	AUD$490 per week
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$375 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$350 per week per person	AUD$375 per week per person
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$290 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Brisbane

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$350 per week	AUD$370 per week
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$255 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$410 per week	AUD$430 per week
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$320 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$320 per week per person	AUD$340 per week per person
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$195 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Newcastle

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$365per week	N/A
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$335 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$415 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$385 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$335 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$260 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Wollongong

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$360 per week	N/A
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$290 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$410 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$340 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$330 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$260 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Canberra

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$355 per week	N/A
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$290 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$425 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$335 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$325 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$255 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Adelaide

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$350 per week	N/A
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$285 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$400 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$340 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$310 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$255 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Perth

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$355 per week	N/A
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$285 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$405 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$335 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$325 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$255 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

Gold Coast

Room Type	Meals	Over 18	Under 18
Standard Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$360 per week	AUD$380 per week
Standard Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$300 per week	N/A
VIP Single	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$415 per week	N/A
VIP Single	No meals	Starting from AUD$370 per week	N/A
Standard Twinshare	2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun	AUD$330 per week per person	N/A
Standard Twinshare	No meals	Starting from AUD$270 per week per person	N/A

VIP Rooms: To receive the VIP Rate, you will need to provide all the features of a Standard Room, plus a private bathroom (either ensuite or a separate bathroom dedicated to the student)
Special Diets: If your student requires a special diet, you will receive additional fees, on top of the normal rate

How long will normal bookings be?

Bookings are normally 4 weeks to start with, but can be extended as long as both you and your guest are happy to continue. Underage students are required to stay in their approved accommodation until they turn 18, unless they get approval from their parents, guardian and school/university for a legitimate change of accommodation.

How to register

Host completes Registration Form

Please click here for our Homestay Host Registration Form

Study Vision checks location and suitability

Host reviews Training Materials

Study Vision interviews host

Study Vision inspects the homestay

Homestay is Registered, and ready to host

Homestay Guidelines and Terms & Conditions

For our Homestay Guidelines and Terms & Conditions, please click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any other questions, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.