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 brisbane@homestaynetwork.org or phoning 07 3122 3595.

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

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.

Stage 4

Once you have received your Bluecard - and completed the three steps above - you are now ready for students!

All hosts and persons over 18 who live in the home are required to hold a current Blue card. 

Blue cards can be applied for when a home visit is being conducted. Also Hosts may come in to Level 5, Landmark Place 495 Boundary Street Spring Hill during business hours to apply or renew their Blue card. AHN must sight the applicant and their photo ID and a second form of ID (Medicare Card, Bank Card etc).  Please be aware that it can take up six weeks for the Blue card to be approved.

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 45 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.