National College of Vocational Education - Hosts

National College of Vocational Education in association with Australian Homestay Network (AHN)

National College of Vocational Education has teamed up with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to provide international students with safe, affordable and welcoming homestay accommodation.

AHN is considered to be Australia’s leading homestay provider and is committed to meeting Australian Homestay Standards. AHN has been chosen by the School to ensure their international students receive the best welcome to Australia possible.

Join the family

The Australian Homestay Network is Australia’s leading provider of international student homestay programs. Opportunities exist for friendly individuals and families to become AHN hosts and share a unique cultural experience with Australia’s visiting international students.

See what our hosts are saying about the AHN homestay experience

Hosting with the Australian Homestay Network

AHN supports hosts with a range of service, including:

Full training
Professional 24/7 support
A sophisticated matching system to connect hosts with students who match their preferences
Full administration support (payments and receipting)
Tax-free host payments to cover anticipated expenses
Appropriate insurance cover for students and hosts
Assistance with student management and support

Create memorable experiences and friends that last a lifetime

Do you have a spare room?
Do you live near public transport?
Would you be a good mentor for a new visitor in Australia?

If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions you might be a great fit to join the Australian Homestay Network. Our guests come from all over the world. Be part of a positive cultural exchange and get paid for providing international students with comfortable accommodation and support. We’ll match you with a guest based on your preferences (age, gender, meal plan, etc.).

What’s required to become a host?

Make yourself and your home available to your guest. Our hosts must be able to provide a clean, comfortable and private bedroom for guests.
Hosts must speak clear and correct English to help students improve their language skills.
Help your guest settle in and make them feel at home with conversation, support, inclusion in family activities and personal warmth.
Provide healthy food for your guest (if this is included in their service).
Show your guest around the community and help them develop a local support network.
Assist your guest to access or organise important services e.g. setting up a bank account and mobile phone, how to use public transport and help your guest to seek medical attention as necessary.
Maintain valid clearances: To participate in the AHN homestay program, all Hosts and residents are required to obtain the relevant Working with Children Check and/or Police Check for their State/Territory and ensure these remain valid. Details of State/Territory requirements can be found here.

It’s part of our standard processes to conduct onsite interviews and additional training to ensure our hosting program is right for you.

How to apply

Complete the online application (5 minutes)
Receive your welcome email
Complete your online profile and submit banking info for payment (you can do this later in the process)
Take the online training and self-assessment (under 1 hour)
Submit and wait for background checks to come back
Schedule your home interview with your Host Manager
You’re ready to host

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