HOST APPLICATION PROCESS

Complete the online Host Application. Apply Now

Once your homestay application is received we will contact you to arrange a time to visit you and view your home. The visit gives you the opportunity to discuss your expectations, responsibilities and requirements as well as to familiarise yourself with the placement process, meet the staff and ask any questions that you may have.

IF HOSTING UNDER 18-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS:

In NSW, please refer to the Office of the Children’s Guardian website to apply for a WWCC.

In Queensland, please refer to Blue Card Services to apply for a Blue Card (BC).

The main host must have a paid WWCC/BC.
All other members of the host family over 18 years old must complete a volunteer WWCC. If your friends or relatives stay regularly (e.g. several nights a week), they will also require a free volunteer clearance.
These checks are valid for 5 years. Please apply for these as soon as possible as the clearance can take several weeks.

IF HOSTING OVER 18-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS:
A National Police Check/Certificate is required.

In NSW, you can apply online via the NSW Police website.

In Queensland, you can apply online via the Queensland Police website.

Once you have completed the form, you will receive a Working With Children Check Application Number. Please advise Auzzie Families of this number so we can verify that you have a valid application in progress. Once your application has been processed, you will be notified of the outcome by email from WWCC. This process can take up to 2 weeks.

The Host Family must hold valid and current insurance, which includes coverage for the student. Certificates of Currency must be provided to Auzzie Families annually. Acceptable insurance coverage could include any of the following:

1. Owner Occupiers obtain a Home and Contents containing Public Liability of $20 million
2. Tenants obtain a Contents insurance policy with $20 million liability
3. Recommended – The policy Homestay Host Insurance-plus (Provider Group Code: AUS03)

** Auzzie Families recommend the host contact their insurance provider to ensure they are covered by the correct policy for their situation. Please note that not all policies would cover a student living in your home

Once the home visit has been completed and all clearances and insurance certificates have been received, we can look at placing students with you. This can take some time, as we need to make sure we find the best match between students and homestay families.

We cannot control student arrivals and their study locations. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we can place a student in your home.