Joining as a homestay host

To join AHN as a Homestay Host please click the link below and follow the prompts to begin your application:

 https://www.homestaynetwork.org/host/apply

Should you have any questions or need assistance, you can contact the office by emailing sydney@homestaynetwork.org or phoning  02 9264 0470.

The following is a brief outline of the Application Process. 

Stage 1

The below headings represent information that is required to become a homestay host. These headings will appear when you click your profile on the left hand side of your homepage.

• Contact
• General
• Personal
• Public
• Transport
• Availability

Stage 2

Home assessment level. The training module for assessment is on your home page when you log in on the left hand side of your screen. This assessment is in multiple choice format.  The assessment will time out after 30 minutes. Please complete the assessment in one sitting.

Stage 3

It is regulation that all host families have a current ‘working with children’ police clearance. Attached are the relevant documents that every person living in the home who is over 18 will need to complete and post back to us along with 100 points of certified id (please see attached Proof of Identity List). Identification can be certified by a Justice of Peace or similar person. Please note, we cannot accept faxed or scanned copies of these documents as we need original signatures. Also attached, a copy of the AHN host agreement. Please read, sign and return the agreement to us along with your screening documents.

You can also find documents at https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/ 

Stage 4

Home interview.  This can take some time as we have many areas to cover, when we are in your area you will be called to arrange a visit to your home. 

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application please contact our office.

AHN will match Students to hosts depending on the availably of students & host/student requirements. We aim to provide students with a homestay experience where they are not required to travel more than 50 minutes in total to their education provider. Public transport needs to be within 10 minutes walking distance from hosts home and at a frequency that allows the student independence and mobility.

Please remember you can upload photos on to your page. If you have any questions about application please contact our office.