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Media Coverage, Press Releases and Updates from AHN

2024

8th March Thirty years of helping studentsNewcastle Herald

28th February Homestay Agreement Extended in Western AustraliaThe Koala

7th February Radio interview on 2NURFM – Morning program – Mark Hoffman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Newcastle) with Mark Rorke (2NURFM)2NURFM

2023

12th December Unlocking Rooms Will Take the Heat Out of the Accommodation DebateThe Koala

24th October– Aus: homestay standards ‘will boost confidence’ – The PIE

19th October New Quality Standards For Australia’s Homestay Experience – Insider Guides

12th October Standards Set in Hosted AccommodationThe Koala

12th October Announcement of Official Student Homestay Quality StandardsPress Release

10th October NEAS Announces Inaugural Endorsed Homestay Service ProviderNEAS

24th August Host families needed to provide home away from home for international students – ABC Newcastle

16th August Hidden Income: Is your house earning its keep?Haven

25th June More people hosting international students in spare roomsABC News Darwin

25th June More Australians hosting international students in spare rooms, as cost of living pressures biteABC News Darwin

4th June – ‘How Aussies are getting paid to share their home amid cost of living crisis’ featuring Mel (AHN Host), Vyvann and Kate (AHN Guests)A Current Affair

31st May Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – The Conversation Hour program – Richelle Hunt (ABC) featuring Tony Bensa (AHN Host) and David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – ABC Melbourne

12th May Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Virginia Trioli (ABC) – ABC Melbourne

6th April Homestay and housing for international students: What can schools do?Good Education Group

4th April International students forced to live in homeless shelters due to Perth’s rental crisis6PR Afternoons

29th March Industry Presentation: Effective and Sustainable Practice During Challenging TimesDavid Bycroft, Founder and Executive Director of AHN

28th March Far From Home – The Student Accommodation Crisis – QS Insights Magazine – Issue 2 March 2023QS Magazine

23rd March AHN’s World-Class Standards Introduced to the New Zealand MarketIndustry Update

22nd February Hosting International Students a Way to Bring a Little Bit of the World into Your HomePress Release

14th February Radio interview on ABC Sydney – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Sarah Macdonald (ABC) – ABC Sydney

14th February How Aussie homeowners can earn up to $315 a WEEK just by renting out a spare room to an international student – The Daily Mail

8th February – Few rooms for international students where they are needed – Campus Morning Mail

6th February Radio interview on ABC Newcastle – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Kia Handley (ABC) – ABC Newcastle

25th January – Where to find affordable housing in Australia? – Study International

2022

14th December Homestay Availability Could Boom in WA Thanks to New Government Package – Insider Guides

13th December WA government announces fam trip funding and homestay campaignStudyTravel Network

13th December WA asks residents to host int’l students – The PIE

12th December The barriers facing thousands of international students returning to PerthWAtoday

12th December Campaign to encourage WA homeowners to host international studentsDavid Templeman, International Education Minister for Western Australia

6th December Radio interview on ABC Perth – WA Afternoons program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Dustin Skipworth (ABC)ABC Perth

6th December Radio interview on 6PR – Amanda Fritz (Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Business Development at UWA)6PR

5th December Partnership links students with Perth familiesThe University of Western Australia

10th November Australian Homestay Network Responds to Emerging International Student Accommodation CrisisInterview

22nd October Radio interview on Vision Australia Radio – Leisure Link program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Peter GrecoVision Australia Radio

11th October Radio interview on ABC Brisbane – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Steve Austin (ABC)ABC Brisbane

25th July Podcast interview with David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Payal Nayar (recorded 26th January 2022) – Now Boarding by Melting Pot

9th July Radio interview – David Bycroft (Disability Homestay Network) with Peter GrecoVision Australia Radio, Leisure Link program

28th June Joshua Finds His VoicePress Release

24th June How to find legitimate accommodation at universityTHE Student

17th May Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create Pathway to Success for Young International StudentsPress Release

10th MayNew Strategy to Improve Accommodation Options for Australians with DisabilityDisability Insider

9th February Radio interview on ABC Gold Coast – Breakfast program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Nicole Dyer (ABC)ABC Gold Coast

9th February International students seek accommodation as Gold Coast housing crisis worsensABC Gold Coast

7th February Radio interview on ABC Brisbane – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Steve Austin (ABC)ABC Brisbane

30th January Accommodation Options for International StudentsThe Koala Club Podcast

25th January New Global English Partnership to Connect the WorldPress Release

19th January DHN to provide hosted accommodation options in AustraliaDisability Insider

19th January Strong Support for New Short-Term Accommodation ServicePress Release

2021

15th November ‘On a Mission: Australian Homestay Network’ featuring David Bycroft (Founder, AHN)Ultra 106.5fm / WAY FM Radio

10th NovemberNew accommodation program opens the door for NDIS participantsPress Release

9th NovemberAustralian Homestay Bookings Expected to Surge in 2022Press Release

8th September – New Virtual Homestay ENGLISH Program to Connect the World with Australian HostsPress Release

23rd JuneEvery Little Bit Helps to Rebuild the EconomyPress Release

2020

18th November – Urgent Call for Sydney HostsPress Release

3rd October – Champions of International Education Crowned at the First Virtual PIEoneer Awards CeremonyPress Release

16th September Interview about the ISSN on 4ZZZ Radio TalkerSpace program- David Bycroft4ZZZ Radio

11th September Hundreds of international students find support in Australian homesThe PIE

30th August Brazilian student finds ‘refuge’ in homestay scheme in AustraliaSBS Portuguese (English portion of the radio interview starts at 11 min 18 sec)

25th AugustAustralians Come to the Rescue of International StudentsPress Release

13th August – #InAusTogether Video for Austrade IndiaVideo commissioned by Austrade India

2nd July – New Alliance to Deliver Superior Student Accommodation Experiences Across the GlobePress Release

17th June – ‘Call for more support for international students’ featuring David Bycroft (Founder, AHN)SBS World News Radio

17th June – Interview update about the ISSN on BBM 98.7FM National TalkBlack program – David BycroftBumma Bippera Media 98.7FM

17th JuneAustralian Company Recognised in Global Awards – MyStay International nominated as PIEoneer Awards finalistPress Release

16th June‘There’s no need to be ashamed’: Support available for struggling international studentsSBS Bangla

8th JuneHomestay Partnership with NSW Government to Assist Vulnerable International StudentsPress Release

7th June – International Student Finds Happiness in Australian Home – Radio interview with David Bycroft (Founder, AHN)SBS Bangla Radio

30th May – ‘Feels like home’: International students in Australia find refuge in homestay programSBS News

13th May – Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Virginia Trioli (ABC)ABC Melbourne

9th May – Australians sign up to offer homes to stranded international students – Stefan ArmbrusterSBS World News

9th May – Australians open their homes to international students left destitute by the coronavirus shutdownSBS News

9th May – Don’t go it alone: Opening our hearts and homes to save students from homeslessnessSunshine Coast Daily

7th May – Radio interview on ABC Sydney – Focus program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Cassie McCullagh (ABC)ABC Sydney

5th May – Interview about the ISSN on BBM 98.7FM National TalkBlack program – David BycroftBumma Bippera Media 98.7FM

29th April – International students who lose their jobs during the COVID-19 crisis will be given taxpayer-funded $1,100 cash payments – Daily Mail

29th April – International students in Australia can seek temporary housing with Australia Homestay Network – Study International

29th April – Find Urgent Accommodation Assistance Through the International Student Support Network – Insider Guides

28th April – Aussies to take in international students – AAP

24th April – Australians Stand Up to Help – Press Release

24th April – Homestay support network for students in Australia launched – StudyTravel Network

23rd April – Interview about the ISSN on ABC Radio Brisbane – David Bycroft – ABC Radio Brisbane

20th April – Industry Chat – David Bycroft – Founder of Australian Homestay NetworkTranscribed Interview with Insider Guides

17th April – Industry Chat – David Bycroft – Founder of Australian Homestay NetworkInterview with Insider Guides

16th April – Australia’s Community of Kindness to Help International Students in NeedPress Release

1st April – Australian Homestay Network Supporting International Students and IndustryPress Release

20th February – Locals needed to give students a warm welcomeThe Northern Star

13th February – Australian Hosts Respond Positively to coronavirus SituationPress Release

13th February – Education Industry Works Together During the Coronavirus SituationPress Release

3rd February – 2019 Novel Coronavirus UpdateStatement from the CEO

2019

23rd December – New Australian Homestay Network campaign to offer housing springboard – The PIE

27th SeptemberAustralians asked to help international students settlePress Release

27th May – More Townsville host families needed to keep up with student demand – Townsville Bulletin

21st May – Australian Homestay Network in Coffs – The Bellingen Shire Courier-Sun

7th May – Radio interview on ABC North QLD – Breakfast program – Rebecca Paterson (Townsville Manager, AHN) with Alex Chambers (ABC)ABC North Queensland

1st May – Call for Local Families to Open their Homes to Students in TownsvillePress Release

2018

14th September – Immersion program ‘MyStay English’ launched – The PIE

31st JulyHomestay: More than a Place to Sleep and EatFamilies Magazine Brisbane (Issue 29, Aug-Sep 2018)

28th MarchAustralian Homestay Network opens office in ChinaPress Release

11th February – Australian Home Network media statement – Media statement from the CEO

31st January – Homestays opening for Commonwealth GamesAccomNews

29th January – GC2018 visitors set to live like a local, with a localPress Release

2017

31st July – Australian Homestay Network Recognised as International PIEoneer – Press Release

17th May – IDP Welcomes AHN as a Value Added Services Partner – Press Release

18th April – Explore Homestays as a Prospective International Student – U.S. News

25th March – Australian Homestay Network helps international students find a home in Canberra – Domain

2016

26th August – Student accommodation: the business of living overseas – The PIE

29th FebruaryRefugee resettlement is stalling, admits DuttonSunshine Coast Daily

12th FebruaryRefugee homestay agency AHN shuts down program over lack of ‘progress’ABC News

2015

8th DecemberMelbourne named Australia’s best city for international studentsHerald Sun

2nd DecemberAustralia scores twice in top-10 cities for foreign studentsThe Australian

2013

23rd OctoberLong Road to Homestay Standards (pp 32-36)Student Residences Management Journal