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Student Accommodation at
Familystay Australia
Familystay Australia places students from all over the world with
responsible and caring families who are interested to learn about
other cultures, and are able to provide a safe, friendly environment
in which the student can begin to experience the Australian way of
life.
A member of Familystay will come and visit you before student
arrives.
REQUIREMENTS
Each member of Family over 17 yrs is required by law to obtain a
police check this needs to be renewed every 3 years and kept in a
secure place as advised by Police Enquiries Dept.
Families are required to provide full board – three meals per day.
Breakfast and lunch can be self- serve. Each student requires
his/her own bedroom with, bed, wardrobe, linen, towels, and also a
desk and lamp for study. Room should have adequate natural light and
heating to enable student to cope with changing seasonal conditions
i.e. Warm in winter, cool in summer.
It is important that student be shown way to School first day. A map
of area where you live plus your contact numbers is good to give
student.
MEALS
The Homestay Family should provide three meals a day for the
student. Breakfast can be self serve (cereal, toast, butter, jam,
milk etc.) The Homestay or Student can prepare lunch. Dinner should
be an opportunity for the student to socialise and enjoy the company
of the host family and to practice English skills. Please
communicate with the student regarding any foods that they are not
able to eat because of religious or cultural reasons.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
The Homestay can either show the student how to use the washing
machine, or it might be more economical to do it for them.
TOILETRIES
The student will supply all their personal toiletries (shampoo,
soap, toothpaste, toothbrush etc.)
RULES FOR TELEPHONE USE
Rules for the use of the telephone need to be clearly established,
including appropriate times for calls to be made. Most families
prefer a 10- 15 minute time limit on calls, and calls not be made or
received after about 9.30pm. Familystay Australia requires families
to take commonsense precautions to ensure this. This includes
knowing where the student is going when s/he goes out, when s/he
will be back, getting a contact phone number if possible, advising
on the type of public transport to use, (e.g. a pre- booked taxi is
preferable to one hailed in the street), and encouraged her/him to
travel with a friend.
Students will need to be provided with a house key and house rules
on security will need to be explained. All students are required to
maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Students may initially
need assistance with making medical and dental appointments. If a
student is not able to attend school the host parent is required
will be required to notify school.
Students will be advised by Familystay Australia and the college
they are attending that smoking is to be done outside only, unless
otherwise permitted by the household. Most students placed by
Familystay Australia do not smoke. Please communicate with students
what is expected, different homes will have different circumstances
and rules.
RATES
Payment per week varies from $200 to $220 for younger students.
If a student wishes to leave or you wish them to leave a fortnights
notice must be given this allows you time to find another student or
student to find another accommodation.
Please remember Familystay is contactable at all times and if a
message is left we will contact you as soon as possible.
Familystay Pty Ltd was first registered in 1998 and has been
providing support for schools and finding good homes for students
since then.
Familystay is a "Boutique" homestay company and has deliberately
remained small so we can remain in contact with our families -
Families meet for morning and afternoon teas to swap ideas and to
network.
Associates working with Familystay :-
Yvonne Sleeman - Physiologist
Michelle Lowe - Pre Emploment
- Help with Chinese Language
- Help with Japanese Language
Margaret is a Qualified Teacher of Hairdressing Reg, No 0011769 so
can assist with Hairdressing College application. Michelle Lowe is
also a Trade Teacher and lectures in China on film makeup.
Familystay can also assist with sports scholarships. And you can
also stay with a Tutor and have private lessons.
We can also help with Internships and Mentoring on your profession
Contact Us
Interested in finding out a little more about FamilyStay?
Contact us at
familystay@bigpond.com
3 Midlothian Place
Glen Waverley 3150
Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Phone: 03 9574 7473
Fax: 03 9545 0268
Mobile: 0418 551820
Email:
margaret@familystayaustralia.com
http://familystayaustralia.com
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Contact Us
Interested in finding out a little more about FamilyStay?
Contact us at
familystay@bigpond.com
3 Midlothian Place
Glen Waverley 3150
Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
Phone: 03 9574 7473
Fax: 03 9545 0268
Mobile: 0418 551820
Email:
margaret@familystayaustralia.com
http://familystayaustralia.com |