Welcome to the latest edition of our CEO’s column News From Adam.
It’s election time! There are all sorts of things being said about international students. In particular, I see reports about the impact of international students on the accommodation sector.
Regardless of whether international students put pressure on the rental market (and there’s plenty of evidence to refute this), NEAS offers a valuable contribution. We’ve now moved into quality assurance for the homestay industry. Often forgotten or considered an option for under 18s, this sector is vibrant and presents real opportunities for a great adult student experience as they transition into life in Australia – albeit temporarily.
Homestay also plays a role in building communities and provides genuine assistance to offset the cost of living with an income to the homestay hosts. If there is any pressure on the rental market, growing the homestay sector under quality-endorsed conditions offers a sustainable solution.
How do students know they’re being placed well and will be looked after? As always, look for the NEAS tick. NEAS recently issued a media release on the topic.
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Apr 2025
