News & Media

Media Coverage, Press Releases and Updates from AHN

2024

18th November – Help make a lasting impact on a students’ life – The University of Western Australia

4th November – Are you a pensioner with rooms to spare? Here’s how you can make some tax-free cash – The West Australian

13th September – ‘I’m a SAHM and I found a way to earn $60,000 tax free without working’ – Kidspot

26th August – MyStay International Address – Senate Inquiry into the ESOS Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024 – David Bycroft (Founder & Director) Chris Bycroft (Executive Manager)

13th August – Homestay Organisation Looks to the US for Expansion – The Koala

8th August – A positive housing solution – Adam Shoemaker, Vice-Chancellor Professor, Victoria University 

3rd July – Call for New Standards in NDIS Short Term Accommodation Programs – Press Release

29th May – Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – The Conversation Hour program – Richelle Hunt & Nic Healwy (ABC) featuring David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – ABC Melbourne

8th May – Tiny Homestay Plan to Fill Big Shortfall in Student Accommodation – Media Statement

3rd April – Accommodation: Home Away from Home – StudyTravel Network

29th March – Inaugural Homestay Symposium hosted by NEAS – The Koala

8th March – Thirty years of helping students – Newcastle Herald

28th February – Homestay Agreement Extended in Western Australia – The Koala

7th February – Radio interview on 2NURFM – Morning program – Mark Hoffman (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Newcastle) with Mark Rorke (2NURFM) – 2NURFM

2023

12th December – Unlocking Rooms Will Take the Heat Out of the Accommodation Debate – The Koala

24th October– Aus: homestay standards ‘will boost confidence’ – The PIE

19th October – New Quality Standards For Australia’s Homestay Experience – Insider Guides

12th October – Standards Set in Hosted Accommodation – The Koala

12th October – Announcement of Official Student Homestay Quality Standards – Press Release

10th October – NEAS Announces Inaugural Endorsed Homestay Service Provider – NEAS

30th August – UWA Alumni turned student host: The Homestay Experience – The University of Western Australia

24th August – Host families needed to provide home away from home for international students – ABC Newcastle

16th August – Hidden Income: Is your house earning its keep? – Haven

25th June – More people hosting international students in spare rooms – ABC News Darwin

25th June – More Australians hosting international students in spare rooms, as cost of living pressures bite – ABC News Darwin

4th June – ‘How Aussies are getting paid to share their home amid cost of living crisis’ featuring Mel (AHN Host), Vyvann and Kate (AHN Guests) – A Current Affair

31st May – Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – The Conversation Hour program – Richelle Hunt (ABC) featuring Tony Bensa (AHN Host) and David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – ABC Melbourne

12th May – Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Virginia Trioli (ABC) – ABC Melbourne

6th April – Homestay and housing for international students: What can schools do? – Good Education Group

4th April – International students forced to live in homeless shelters due to Perth’s rental crisis – 6PR Afternoons

29th March – Industry Presentation: Effective and Sustainable Practice During Challenging Times – David Bycroft, Founder and Executive Director of AHN

28th March – Far From Home – The Student Accommodation Crisis – QS Insights Magazine – Issue 2 March 2023 – QS Magazine

23rd March – AHN’s World-Class Standards Introduced to the New Zealand Market – Industry Update

22nd February – Hosting International Students a Way to Bring a Little Bit of the World into Your Home – Press Release

14th February – Radio interview on ABC Sydney – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Sarah Macdonald (ABC) – ABC Sydney

14th February – How Aussie homeowners can earn up to $315 a WEEK just by renting out a spare room to an international student – The Daily Mail

8th February – Few rooms for international students where they are needed – Campus Morning Mail

6th February – Radio interview on ABC Newcastle – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Kia Handley (ABC) – ABC Newcastle

25th January – Where to find affordable housing in Australia? – Study International

2022

14th December – Homestay Availability Could Boom in WA Thanks to New Government Package – Insider Guides

13th December – WA government announces fam trip funding and homestay campaign – StudyTravel Network

13th December – WA asks residents to host int’l students – The PIE

12th December – The barriers facing thousands of international students returning to Perth – WAtoday

12th December – Campaign to encourage WA homeowners to host international students – David Templeman, International Education Minister for Western Australia

6th December – Radio interview on ABC Perth – WA Afternoons program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Dustin Skipworth (ABC) – ABC Perth

6th December – Radio interview on 6PR – Amanda Fritz (Associate Director, Academic Innovation and Business Development at UWA) – 6PR

5th December – Partnership links students with Perth families – The University of Western Australia

10th November – Australian Homestay Network Responds to Emerging International Student Accommodation Crisis – Interview

22nd October – Radio interview on Vision Australia Radio – Leisure Link program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Peter Greco – Vision Australia Radio

11th October – Radio interview on ABC Brisbane – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Steve Austin (ABC) – ABC Brisbane

25th July – Podcast interview with David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Payal Nayar (recorded 26th January 2022) – Now Boarding by Melting Pot

9th July – Radio interview – David Bycroft (Disability Homestay Network) with Peter Greco – Vision Australia Radio, Leisure Link program

28th June – Joshua Finds His Voice – Press Release

24th June – How to find legitimate accommodation at university – THE Student

17th May – Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create Pathway to Success for Young International Students – Press Release

10th May– New Strategy to Improve Accommodation Options for Australians with Disability – Disability Insider

9th February – Radio interview on ABC Gold Coast – Breakfast program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Nicole Dyer (ABC) – ABC Gold Coast

9th February – International students seek accommodation as Gold Coast housing crisis worsens – ABC Gold Coast

7th February – Radio interview on ABC Brisbane – Drive program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Steve Austin (ABC) – ABC Brisbane

30th January – Accommodation Options for International Students – The Koala Club Podcast

25th January – New Global English Partnership to Connect the World – Press Release

19th January – DHN to provide hosted accommodation options in Australia – Disability Insider

19th January – Strong Support for New Short-Term Accommodation Service – Press Release

2021

15th November – ‘On a Mission: Australian Homestay Network’ featuring David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – Ultra 106.5fm / WAY FM Radio

10th November– New accommodation program opens the door for NDIS participants – Press Release

9th November– Australian Homestay Bookings Expected to Surge in 2022 – Press Release

8th September – New Virtual Homestay ENGLISH Program to Connect the World with Australian Hosts – Press Release

23rd June – Every Little Bit Helps to Rebuild the Economy – Press Release

2020

18th November – Urgent Call for Sydney Hosts – Press Release

3rd October – Champions of International Education Crowned at the First Virtual PIEoneer Awards Ceremony – Press Release

16th September – Interview about the ISSN on 4ZZZ Radio TalkerSpace program- David Bycroft – 4ZZZ Radio

11th September – Hundreds of international students find support in Australian homes – The PIE

30th August – Brazilian student finds ‘refuge’ in homestay scheme in Australia – SBS Portuguese (English portion of the radio interview starts at 11 min 18 sec)

25th August – Australians Come to the Rescue of International Students – Press Release

13th August – #InAusTogether Video for Austrade India – Video commissioned by Austrade India

2nd July – New Alliance to Deliver Superior Student Accommodation Experiences Across the Globe – Press Release

17th June – ‘Call for more support for international students’ featuring David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – SBS World News Radio

17th June – Interview update about the ISSN on BBM 98.7FM National TalkBlack program – David Bycroft – Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM

17th June – Australian Company Recognised in Global Awards – MyStay International nominated as PIEoneer Awards finalist – Press Release

16th June – ‘There’s no need to be ashamed’: Support available for struggling international students – SBS Bangla

8th June – Homestay Partnership with NSW Government to Assist Vulnerable International Students – Press Release

7th June – International Student Finds Happiness in Australian Home – Radio interview with David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) – SBS Bangla Radio

30th May – ‘Feels like home’: International students in Australia find refuge in homestay program – SBS News

13th May – Radio interview on ABC Melbourne – Mornings program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Virginia Trioli (ABC) – ABC Melbourne

9th May – Australians sign up to offer homes to stranded international students – Stefan Armbruster – SBS World News

9th May – Australians open their homes to international students left destitute by the coronavirus shutdown – SBS News

9th May – Don’t go it alone: Opening our hearts and homes to save students from homeslessness – Sunshine Coast Daily

7th May – Radio interview on ABC Sydney – Focus program – David Bycroft (Founder, AHN) with Cassie McCullagh (ABC) – ABC Sydney

5th May – Interview about the ISSN on BBM 98.7FM National TalkBlack program – David Bycroft – Bumma Bippera Media 98.7FM

29th April – International students who lose their jobs during the COVID-19 crisis will be given taxpayer-funded $1,100 cash payments – Daily Mail

29th April – International students in Australia can seek temporary housing with Australia Homestay Network – Study International

29th April – Find Urgent Accommodation Assistance Through the International Student Support Network – Insider Guides

28th April – Aussies to take in international students – AAP

24th April – Australians Stand Up to Help – Press Release

24th April – Homestay support network for students in Australia launched – StudyTravel Network

23rd April – Interview about the ISSN on ABC Radio Brisbane – David Bycroft – ABC Radio Brisbane

20th April – Industry Chat – David Bycroft – Founder of Australian Homestay Network – Transcribed Interview with Insider Guides

17th April – Industry Chat – David Bycroft – Founder of Australian Homestay Network – Interview with Insider Guides

16th April – Australia’s Community of Kindness to Help International Students in Need – Press Release

1st April – Australian Homestay Network Supporting International Students and Industry – Press Release

20th February – Locals needed to give students a warm welcome – The Northern Star

13th February – Australian Hosts Respond Positively to coronavirus Situation – Press Release

13th February – Education Industry Works Together During the Coronavirus Situation – Press Release

3rd February – 2019 Novel Coronavirus Update – Statement from the CEO

2019

23rd December – New Australian Homestay Network campaign to offer housing springboard – The PIE

27th September – Australians asked to help international students settle – Press Release

27th May – More Townsville host families needed to keep up with student demand – Townsville Bulletin

21st May – Australian Homestay Network in Coffs – The Bellingen Shire Courier-Sun

7th May – Radio interview on ABC North QLD – Breakfast program – Rebecca Paterson (Townsville Manager, AHN) with Alex Chambers (ABC) – ABC North Queensland

1st May – Call for Local Families to Open their Homes to Students in Townsville – Press Release

2018

14th September – Immersion program ‘MyStay English’ launched – The PIE

31st July – Homestay: More than a Place to Sleep and Eat – Families Magazine Brisbane (Issue 29, Aug-Sep 2018)

28th March – Australian Homestay Network opens office in China – Press Release

11th February – Australian Home Network media statement – Media statement from the CEO

31st January – Homestays opening for Commonwealth Games – AccomNews

29th January – GC2018 visitors set to live like a local, with a local – Press Release

2017

31st July – Australian Homestay Network Recognised as International PIEoneer – Press Release

17th May – IDP Welcomes AHN as a Value Added Services Partner – Press Release

18th April – Explore Homestays as a Prospective International Student – U.S. News

25th March – Australian Homestay Network helps international students find a home in Canberra – Domain

2016

26th August – Student accommodation: the business of living overseas – The PIE

29th February – Refugee resettlement is stalling, admits Dutton – Sunshine Coast Daily

12th February – Refugee homestay agency AHN shuts down program over lack of ‘progress’ – ABC News

2015

8th December – Melbourne named Australia’s best city for international students – Herald Sun

2nd December – Australia scores twice in top-10 cities for foreign students – The Australian

2013

23rd October– Long Road to Homestay Standards (pp 32-36) – Student Residences Management Journal