HOMESTAY IN AUSTRALIA

The Australian Homestay Network (AHN) offers hosted accommodation and support services to international students, education providers and agents. Since 2008, AHN has been raising the standards for homestay in Australia.

We are a global leader providing international students with safe, supportive and affordable hosted accommodation. Our network has placed over 80,000 students from 185 countries with AHN-approved homestay hosts throughout Australia.

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For more information about this service please email David Bycroft.

Email:
david@mystayinternational.com

Founded in 1999, Australian-based Global Experience offers diverse homestay solutions for international students, including standard, self-catered, and VIP options, along with caregiving, airport transfers, and study tours.

With a foundation in Sonia Ortega’s multifaceted roles like Student Services Officer and Counsellor, the company thrives today, accommodating 120,000 students via thousands of host families across Sydney and beyond. This distinct approach fosters a warm, personal culture, setting Global Experience apart and attracting families and staff who share the ethos of bridging student-family-institution gaps.

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For more information about this service please email Sonia Ortega.

Email:
sonia@globalexperience.com.au

Established in 1994, Study Vision is a family-owned and managed business with extensive experience in assisting international students, both adults and U18s, in finding their ideal homestay accommodation. Our commitment to continuous recruitment, thorough screening, and comprehensive training of hosts has earned us a stellar reputation as a leading homestay accommodation provider in Australia and New Zealand.

Study Vision collaborates with education institutions and agents to provide suitable, affordable, and well-managed homestay accommodation. We also work with study tours to place students and teachers in homestays, allowing them to experience Australian culture.

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For more information about this service please email Marina Wan.

Email:
marina_wan@studyvision.com.au

Talkabout Tours, established in 1999 by English teachers Liz Franklyn and Tim Massey, offers a unique combination of cultural immersion and educational experiences in Perth, Western Australia. The company specialises in homestay services, matching international students with local families to enhance their English learning while exploring the region. Known for their eco-friendly practices and exceptional customer service, Talkabout Tours ensures an enjoyable, educational, and memorable stay in Perth, adhering to their principle of “Leave no footprint.”

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For more information about this service please email Liz Franklyn.

Email:
liz@talkabouttours.com

For over 35 years UOW College Australia has helped more than 38,000 students from over 70 nations continue their education. The Homestay program, facilitated by UOW College, is designed to connect students with local families living in Wollongong.

There are many benefits gained from this rich cultural exchange. Students are welcomed into homes as a new member of the family and supported as they adapt to the new culture and lifestyle.

You can be assured of consistent standards of student welfare, support services and consumer protection. After all, our goal is to make your Australian homestay experience happy and successful.

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For more information about this service please email Alison Blakey.

Email:
ablakey@uow.edu.au