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Oz Homestay Family Services

We have been a host family for 18 months now and we love it. Welcoming another person into our family is an enjoyable and positive experience. My own children learn to negotiate the needs of a host brother or sister which encourages our children to empathise with other people. I find dealing with Oz Homestay a great experience. Elizabeth and her team are professional, practical and consider both host children and families at all times.
Karina, Jon and family
Homestay Placements

Why be a Homestay Host?

A homestay is a private home accepting overseas students to live as a part of the family, a homestay host can be an individual, couple or family.

Being a homestay host provides great insights into other cultures and can be a very rewarding cultural exchange experience with a small financial remuneration. Life-long friendships are often established through the process. It is not a matter of simply renting out a room in your house.

Students choose to pay for homestay accommodation during their study because it offers them the opportunity to be part of a good family environment. They like to be treated like members of the family.

For more details, please refer to Standard of Homestay Requirements.

To register as a homestay host, please refer to Host Family Registration Procedures.

Guardianship

When is a Guardian Required?

All international students under the age of 18, who are not residing in Australia with a parent, or legal custodian, must have a guardian. In most instances the homestay family will also be the guardian of the student.

For more details, please refer to Guardian Responsibilities.

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Testimonials

"Oz Homestay is the one agency I trust. I have a great experience with the director Liz. Also thank you to all the staff (May and Sarah). All the best to you!"

Dara So – Homestay Family

 

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