A project of Homestay Management Pty Ltd

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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.
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Introduction

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.