Agent Information

Redeemer Lutheran College in association with Australian Homestay Network (AHN)

Redeemer Lutheran College is proud to partner with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) for the provision of homestay accommodation services for its students.

AHN is Australia’s leading homestay accommodation provider for international students.

Our trained AHN hosts help international students settle in to life in Australia, support them in their study journey and help them gain the confidence they need to build important social networks in Australia.

See why agents partner with AHN

AHN welcomes you to be part of our program

Homestay is a cultural exchange between a local individual or family (called a host) and a visiting international student.

In Australia, it is strongly advised that agents ensure their students only use accommodation services recommended by the relevant education institution.

AHN hosts provide a clean and furnished bedroom for their guests, access to bathroom and laundry facilities and prepare meals as required. We consider our hosts to be ambassadors, willing to share their homes and their daily lives with the students they accommodate.

International students can initially book an AHN hosted homestay placement for 2-4 weeks as part of their orientation to Australia. They can choose from a range of AHN options if they wish to extend their stay after the original homestay placement ends.

Why students choose AHN

AHN has been commended by the Australian Government for our superior standards of service. We offer students a better quality and more secure homestay experience. Our program includes:

Homestay management and support throughout the entire homestay experience
Extensive national background checks for hosts
Student support services
A sophisticated matching system to connect students with the host that’s right for them
Comprehensive online training and orientation
Professionally staffed 24/7 hotline
Automated online payment services for students and hosts

Fees

Reputable homestay in Australia is made up of a Matching Fee and a Weekly Fee.

Matching Fee includes

Host training
System support during the application process
In-home host visit and approval process
Student–host preference matching
Placement of the student
Follow up support after placement (if required)

**Weekly Fee includes:

Meals (if selected by the student)
Accommodation and utilities (power, gas etc.)
Homestay host student support
Additional host support for students under 18
24/7 professional phone support (including medical assistance and student support)
Compulsory AHN contents insurance for students and hosts as per AHN Insurance Policy
AHN system access for agents, institutions, students and hosts
AHN project management
Ongoing supervisor support

Please refer to the Student Pricing page for full details.

Why agents partner with AHN

The AHN agent login has been designed to give agents full control over their students’ applications for Homestay.

Agents are able to add new student applications with ease, while also monitoring the status of all their existing students.

We are an Australia-wide network so you have the potential to send students all over Australia. Take a look at our locations page for information about our branches.

Agent application process

Creating an agent account on AHN couldn’t be easier.

Email agents@homestaynetwork.orgwith contact details for your agency office including your organisation name, full address, relevant email addresses and the regions of Australia you wish to send students to.
Your agent login details will be emailed to you once your account has been created.
When you receive your login details, you can log in by going to http://au.homestaynetwork.org/partner_login and begin adding new student applications.

Contact Us

: From within Australia: 1300 024 628

: From outside Australia: +61 2 6881 1936

: AHN Emergency Line: 1300MYSTAY (1300 69 7829)

: AHN International Emergency Line: +61 2 8905 0321

: Email: info@homestaynetwork.org