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.

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

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

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

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

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

Our Proposal

1.

That TDA consider including and promoting Homestay as an introductory and short term accommodation option for its International Students.

2.

That TDA establish industry supported minimum standards for the referral of Homestay Supervisors/Managers.

3.

That TDA consider a strategic alliance with AHN to help improve the standards of Homestay in Australia

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.