About Homestay
Homestay offers a secure and cost-effective accommodation option for internship participants. It involves interns residing with an Australian host family, where they are provided with their own private bedroom.
This arrangement not only provides a safe living environment but also presents a valuable opportunity for cultural immersion through daily interactions and conversations with the host family. It serves as an excellent window into everyday Australian life.
In a homestay, breakfast and dinner are typically provided every day, and lunch is included on Saturdays and Sundays if the participant is at home. There are no additional charges for utilities or internet access.
The minimum stay period is four weeks, with the option to extend if desired. In case of any on-site assistance, support is readily available, and a 24/7 critical incident hotline is accessible.
When assigning a suitable host family, your internship location and personal interests are taken into account. All host families undergo background checks, and their homes are inspected to ensure their suitability for hosting participants.
Homestay AHN Fees 2023 (2nd half)
Application & Support Fee (non-refundable);
– $310 (if enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
– $350 (NOT enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
Homestay Fees 2023 July - Dec
New South Wales (Sydney) | Victoria (Melbourne) | Queensland (Brisbane) | South Australia (Adelaide) | Western Australia (Perth) | |
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2 meals Mon - Fri / 3 meals Weekends (Traditional) | Single $365 pw | Single $365 pw | Single $320 pw | Single $325 pw | Single $320 pw |
1 meal (Dinner) x 7 days | Single $335 pw | Single $335 pw | Single $295 pw | Single $305 pw | Single $295 pw |
No Meals | Single $290 pw | Single $290 pw | Single $260 pw | Not Available | Not Available |
3 meals x 7 days | Single $395 pw | Single $395 pw | Single $350 pw | Single $355 pw | Single $350 pw |
Application & Support Fee (non-refundable);
– $310 (if enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
– $350 (NOT enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
Please read the terms & conditions carefully before submitting your application
All prices are in $AUD per person per week.
Prices are accurate at time of publication.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
2 weeks notice MUST be given before vacating homestay, or pay two weeks rent in lieu of notice.
2 weeks notice MUST be given to extend homestay.
Compulsory AHN insurance policy included
Homestay in regional areas such as Newcastle, Cairns & Gold Coast are also available (prices on request).
Special dietary requirements may incur an extra fee.
Internet access is included in weekly fees, please be aware that AHN does not guarantee the availability, quality, access times and download limits of host supplied internet
Disclaimer: AHN are careful to select honest host families & ensure that all appropriate authority clearances are in place. Each home is inspected for suitability to host a student. Despite this, Internships Down Under and AHN cannot be held responsible for the actions of the host family.
The 'homestay applicant' acknowledges that Internships Down Under has acted to introduce the homestay applicant to AHN and/or their partner families, but is not a party to any Homestay Placement Agreement.
Homestay AHN Fees 2024
Homestay Fees 2024
New South Wales (Sydney) | Victoria (Melbourne) | Queensland (Brisbane) | South Australia (Adelaide) | Western Australia (Perth) | |
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2 meals Mon - Fri / 3 meals Weekends (Traditional) | Single $380 pw | Single $380 pw | Single $340 pw | Single $340 pw | Single $335 pw |
1 meal (Dinner) x 7 days | Single $350 pw | Single $350 pw | Single $315 pw | Single $320 pw | Single $310 pw |
No Meals | Single $305 pw | Single $305 pw | Single $280 pw | Not Available | Single $285 |
3 meals x 7 days | Single $410 pw | Single $410 pw | Single $370 pw | Single $370 pw | Single $365 pw |
Applicable for all stays in 2024.
Application & Support Fee (non-refundable);
– $340 (if enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
– $370 (NOT enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
Compulsory AHN insurance policy included
Homestay AHN Terms & Conditions
Homestay AHN Application Form
*We have received many reports of accommodation scams.
Students find fantastic apartments for excellent prices on various websites. After enquiring online, the landlord asks for a deposit to be paid into a specific account and explains that the ‘room key will be available on arrival’. The landlord is ‘ALWAYS’ unavailable to meet you in person and is usually ‘away overseas’. BE CAREFUL WHEN SENDING ANY MONEY IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THE ROOM FOR YOURSELF.