1. TAFE Directors Australia
Helping to Enhance Accommodation Options for
International Students
A project of Homestay Management Pty Ltd
Working together to build complete homestay solutions.

2. Introduction The Australian Homestay Network (AHN) has been formed to
unite industry groups who share a common concern for:
Accommodation shortages for international students
Compliance with the National Code
Australia’s reputation in the international student industry
Assisting International students enhance their experience in Australia

3. What is the Australian Homestay Network?
An online and compliant, national management system for Homestay
A network committed to the cultural exchange experience
A process dedicated to the provision of consistent homestay delivery standards
A method for facilitation and resourcing for Homestay institutions and supervisors
A commitment to meeting all relevant legislation

4. AHN members are committed to and share the vision of:
Consistent and compliant approach to the provision of
Homestay services in Australia
Continuous development and improvement of the AHN system
and procedures for the benefit of all AHN members
The promotion of AHN Homestay as a marketing positive for
studying in Australia

5. TDA to help raise the standards of homestay
AHN invites TAFE Directors Australia to encourage their members to :
help the industry raise the standards for homestay
only work with and promote Homestay organisations that meet minimum standards

6. Homestay Minimum Standards
An online compliant and accessible/fully trackable/auditable system
An acceptable industry Advisory Board overseeing the integrity of systems and processes
Professional 24/7 phone support including emergency and critical incident management
Appropriate insurances for both hosts and students

7. Our Proposal
That TDA consider including and promoting Homestay as an introductory and short term accommodation option for its International Students.
That TDA establish industry supported minimum standards for the referral of Homestay Supervisors/Managers.
That TDA consider a strategic alliance with AHN to help improve the standards of Homestay in Australia

8. TAFE Directors Australia
Helping to Enhance Accommodation Options for
International Students
A project of Homestay Management Pty Ltd
Working together to build complete homestay solutions.