Australian Homestay Network

02/09/2026

📩We’ve really enjoyed having Rina stay with us. ❤️ She has settled in so well and has truly become part of our family. She enjoys our weekend outings, exploring the beautiful coast, walking the dogs in the morning, and riding her bike to the tram for university. Rina is kind, respectful and easy to have around. We’re very happy to have her with us! 🥰 - Caroline, host mum

31/08/2026

! Our September nomination comes from the Perth team:

"Robyn is an outstanding homestay host who flexible and deeply caring. She strives to ensure every student has the best possible experience while studying in Perth. She is patient and encouraging with newcomers who feel nervous, creating a welcoming home environment while also keeping them well looked after and focused on their studies."

😍Robyn also shared her hosting experience with us:
"Hi I am Robyn I’ve been hosting international students for many years. I like to give all my students a memorable experience in Perth Australia. I make sure they are fed well with a healthy dinner and a lunch box with nutritional foods. After eating in the evening we play monkeys and macardo; both games need no explanation just watch the first player. It brings us together happily and lots of fun and a fabulous way to communicate as their English maybe at beginners level. L-R: Beatriz from Brazil. Angela from Vietnam. Me from Australia. Momoka and Nozomi from Japan."

31/08/2026

💥Townsville: can you host a visiting international student this September? 💥

👉 ahnhomestay.co/host-townsville

We’re looking for friendly, supportive families to host U18 boys from Brazil and Germany during the school holiday break.

Students are on full homestay ($380/week) and won’t be attending school. They normally board at a private school in Mundingburra. The boarding staff will drop them to your home and collect them again at the end of the holidays.

If you can offer a comfortable bedroom, daily meals, and a welcoming home environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Short‑term hosting, big impact. Get in touch today:
ahnhomestay.co/host-townsville

27/08/2026

Sydney Residents: Do you have a spare room and a caring home?

👉ahnhomestay.co/ahnhost-sydney

We are looking for supportive hosts for international university students aged 17+.

Receive up to $470 per student per week if you have a private bedroom, live within 55 minutes on public transport of the CBD, and can provide daily meals catering for vegetarian / halal special diet students.

We’d love to hear from you now!
https://ahnhomestay.co/ahnhost-sydney

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

🛑 SCAM AWARENESS WEEK 🛑

Scams are everywhere right now, from unsolicited texts to suspicious phone calls, and they target students and hosts alike.

We break down the common warning signs you need to know to keep your homestay experience safe and positive. Learn more about protecting yourself in our newest blog post:
www.homestaynetwork.org/blog/staying-safe-text-scams

Learn more about other common scams here: www.scamwatch.gov.au/research-and-resources/scams-awareness-week

25/08/2026

Caption this!

Best caption wins a free copy of the heart of homestay ebook!

Tag your friends!

Winner decided September 1st.

23/08/2026

"Jayden loves dogs that much that he looks forward to walking/playing with my daughter's dogs. He was truly in his element and I think he feels activated and contributed to his homestay household." - Carol, Homestay Mum

19/08/2026

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📫"Just sharing a reel that I made of Sakika's first week of homestay. She loves Theo (my cat) and has hundreds of photos by now. She's settling in nicely and is a joy to have. Such a lovely young lady. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to host my first student. - Sharon, Host Mum

19/08/2026

📸✨ Happy World Photo Day! ✨📸

Today, let’s celebrate the magic of capturing moments that tell our homestay stories!

From warm meals to cherished traditions, every click holds a memory.
Share your favorite snaps below and tag a homestay friend who taught you to see the world through their lens! 🌍❤️