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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. Introduction. The Australian Homestay Network (AHN) has been formed to
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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.
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 toencourage 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 • 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
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.