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Advocating Transparent, Consistent Welfare Standards in Homestay

The Australian Homestay Network (AHN) firmly believes welfare arrangements for international students are paramount for a strong and robust international education industry.

AHN operates under published homestay standards which have been used to deliver quality hosted accommodation experiences to more than 80,000 students from 185 countries. This framework allows AHN to assist education providers in fulfilling duty of care obligations and complying with government regulations in providing appropriate accommodation, support and welfare arrangements to younger students.

These standards include:

1. An online portal for registering, tracking and monitoring all placements with secure record facilities for key documents and communications.

2. Appropriate compulsory insurance cover for the business, students and hosts.

3. Local representatives in all operating regions to ensure that there is on-the-ground support to assist with any requirements and/or resolve issues face to face as appropriate.

4. Compulsory documented host background checks, home inspections and host training.

5. Student orientation that provides information about the local area; Australian culture; host and provider contacts; emergency and health services; transport; banking; phone services; work rights; and how to seek assistance and report any incidents involving sexual, physical or other abuse.

6. Comprehensive policy documentation outlining the services, costs, expectations and responsibilities for relevant parties.

7. Professional 24/7 emergency support and critical incident strategy where professional staff are fully trained to triage the call and follow documented protocols.

8. Accountable payments ensuring that there is ongoing transparency, management and accountability for all payments made and received.

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Very happy we are all getting along famously. Joshua has really fitted well in with our family. Same birthday has my husband, he is a wonderful boy and we are going to really miss him. His parents should be very proud of him. Looking forward to more hosting. Joshua has developed a wonderful bond with our 5 year old Oliver.