ChineseInformation 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$355 per week | AUD$380 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$285 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$440 per week | AUD$465 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$350 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$325 per week per person | AUD$350 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$250 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$355 per week | AUD$380 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$285 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$440 per week | AUD$465 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$350 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$325 per week per person | AUD$350 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$250 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$315 per week | AUD$340 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$240 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$390 per week | AUD$415 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$315 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$280 per week per person | AUD$305 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$205 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$330 per week | AUD$355 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$405 per week | AUD$430 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$330 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$295 per week per person | AUD$320 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$220 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$330 per week | AUD$355 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$405 per week | AUD$430 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$330 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$295 per week per person | AUD$320 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$220 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$350 per week | AUD$375 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$275 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$425 per week | AUD$450 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$350 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$315 per week per person | AUD$340 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$240 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$320 per week | AUD$345 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$245 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$395 per week | AUD$420 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$285 per week per person | AUD$310 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$210 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$320 per week | AUD$345 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$250 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$395 per week | AUD$420 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$285 per week per person | AUD$310 per week per person |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$210 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 an additional $50 per week, 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$325 per week | AUD$350 per week |
| Standard Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$250 per week | N/A |
| VIP Single | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$405 per week | AUD$430 per week |
| VIP Single | No meals | Starting from AUD$330 per week | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | 2 meals Mon-Fri 3 meals Sat&Sun | AUD$290 per week per person | N/A |
| Standard Twinshare | No meals | Starting from AUD$215 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 an additional $50 per week, 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
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.
Study Vision's COVID-19 Policy for Homestay Hosts & Property Owners
For our COVID-19 Policy For Homestay Hosts & Property Owners, please click here.