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Home Requirements Guardianship Questions

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. 

What is Required of a Guardian?

The guardian/carer undertakes to perform the following duties/responsibilities:

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Attend Enrolment day/interview with the student to assist them with their enrolment.

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Attend school meetings such as parent/teacher interviews, subject selection meetings and other school meetings deemed necessary by the principal on behalf of the parents.

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Ensure the student has regular and punctual school attendance. Student visa regulations require a minimum of 80% attendance and failure to meet attendance requirements can lead to the cancellation of the student visa.

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Notify the school coordinator, the International Students Centre, and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) of any changes in address or living arrangements, in writing within 7 days. The guardian must sign the notification and provide full details of the new arrangements. If the student is under 18 years and the accommodation and welfare arrangements are approved by DET, then written approval must be obtained prior to the change of arrangement.

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Contact the parents and school coordinator in case of an accident, serious illness or medical emergency.

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Assist the student to seek necessary medical attention and obtain proper medical certificates in case of absence.  Medical certificates obtained must show a provider number.

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Inform the parents promptly in the event of any problems, discuss solutions with parents and act promptly on their advice.

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Telephone or write to the school coordinator requesting leave for the student for medical, dental or any other appointments, specifying the dates and times of their absence.

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Liaise with the school coordinator concerning behaviour, conduct or any issues that may affect the student's progress.

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Assist the student to understand school and visa requirements and abide by them.

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Assist the student with any cultural problems or difficulties in settling in to life in Australia.

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Ensure that the student behaves acceptably for a young person under 18 in Australia, is home on weekday evenings by an agreed and reasonable time and later on weekends.

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Ensure that the student informs them of where the student will be when away from the home and what time the student expects to be home.

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There should be a responsible adult at home during the night.

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The family should provide meals for the student and treat the student as one of the family.

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It is not considered appropriate for a student under 18 years to live with a single male.

 

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