They are very kind, friendly, respectful people. I have a lot of memories with them. I love them!!!

Full of love, very supportive, they are my second family in Brisbane.

The homestay experience has definitely helped me with my English. The immersive language environment forced me to practise English 24/7 which expanded my vocab rapidly when I first came here.

The homestay experience makes it easier to fit into a new country. Moving to a country that has a very different culture from what you are used to can be scary. Homestay makes the hard transitioning stage much easier to go through with family-like support.

Personally, I love how easy life is to live with a homestay. I am very lucky that I have Melanie in my life and be a part of her family.

From the moment I arrived, it was evident that this family is truly special. They have created a warm and welcoming environment, making me feel like a part of their family from day one. Not only have they provided me with a comfortable living space, but they have gone above and beyond to ensure that I feel at home.

They have taken the time to show me around, introduce me to their culture, and make me feel included in their daily lives. Their support and encouragement have given me the confidence to embrace new experiences and make the most of my time here. I truly believe that the love and care they have shown me is a testament to the incredible individuals they are.

Thank you for taking the time to read this message, and for being a part of my journey.

I’m writing to reflect on my 8-year experience with my homestay host Melanie Holliman.

I felt cared for, respected and loved by Melanie. She has played a very important part in my life since I moved to Australia. She told me that I have become part of her family, and so has she to me.

Overall, I would recommend homestay to people. It’s a great opportunity to develop a long-lasting relationship and have someone to share your life with.

我写这篇文章是为了回顾我与寄宿家庭梅兰妮·霍利曼八年的相处经历。 我感受到梅兰妮的关怀、尊重和爱护。自从我搬到澳大利亚以来，她在我的生活中扮演着非常重要的角色。她告诉我，我已经成为她家庭的一部分，她也如此对待我。 总的来说，我会向大家推荐寄宿家庭。这是一个建立长久关系、找到可以分享生活的人的好机会。

I’ve been living in Australia for 14 months, I already settled here thanks to my host family and people around me.

I couldn’t imagine such a fabulous life in Australia and I didn’t expect that I could meet people who positively support and uplift me with encouragements in Australia when I was in Japan. I really hope to continue these lovely relationships more and I definitely remember the moments / memories with them forever. I love them.

Thank you for placing me in this house and letting me stay with my beautiful host family. I wouldn’t enjoy my life in Australia if I were not with them.

I could feel my hosts commitment to help students in their transition to living in Australia. I felt very comfortable and although I still had some limitations with my English, the experience living with them helped me a lot.

Living with them allowed me to make friends with other students too, from different cultural backgrounds. It was nice to experience and learn from them and from my host family. I also had the chance of sharing to them my culture.