Sydney Quality Homestay
Hosting students
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Most of our students are from Japan.
INTRODUCTION
We are delighted that you are reading this as it indicates you may be interested in hosting one of our Japanese students in your home. This should be a fun experience introducing both you and the student to different cultures and you will be paid for your efforts. Who knows, you may develop a friendship to renew in Japan one day!
A few things to help you understand what is required.
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We need your household profile. After receiving this we will schedule a visit to meet and talk through any issues/concerns.
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Part of the process involves your completion of a "https://wwccheck.ocg.nsw.gov.au/Apply". This can be completed on the internet. The process is easy and we can help you with it if necessary.
We look for the following in our hosts.
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Friendly, open personalities.
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Acceptable moral and social values.
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Clean and tidy accommodation.
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Reasonable access to public transport.
MANAGING THE RELATIONSHIP
The following guidance points are provided to help you optimise the experience with your student.
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Always remember that Australia is foreign to them and be patient if they do not get the way things work at first.
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Please help in the start-up phase with information on public transport. Show them how to get to the local stop and provide timetable data.
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Encourage them to use English. Do not worry if the conversation is limited by lack of vocabulary, from little acorns mighty oak trees will grow!
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Educate them about Aussie culture and values.
STUDENT ARRIVAL
Basically School will arrange airport transfer service for students.
A member of the host family must be home on the day of student’s arrival. We’ll try to give you an approximate time.
ACCOMMODATION requirements are
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Single room with door, desk and chair, lamp, bed and linen, wardrobe. Lock on door is not necessary.
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Access to laundry facilities – they are expected to do this for themselves after you show them how.
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Communal dining to promote conversation and cultural exchange. Food can be a huge conversational catalyst.
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Supply of towels, toilet paper, soap and laundry powder. Students are responsible for their own shampoo, toothpaste and personal toiletries.
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Students will keep their rooms clean. Show them how to use the vacuum cleaner.
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Rooms should be adequately heated in winter, or cooled in summer.
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Let the student understand Sydney’s water challenges in regard to bathroom usage.
MEALS breakfast + dinner + (lunch for weekend)
Breakfast - Self Service
A choice of cereal, toast, condiments, milk, etc. Food is to be provided by the host and students are to help themselves.
Dinner - A cooked meal. (To be provided by the host). Please try to provide different styles of food.
If you go out to eat with your student, please discuss the cost in advance to avoid misunderstandings.
Lunch - Self Service (help yourself) Food to be provided by the host and students are to help themselves.
Ask the student what they like to eat. Get them to explain what food they like.
SMOKING
Students must not smoke in the house without host permission.
TELEPHONE
Students should pay for their own calls if use of the land line is permitted.
INTERNET
Internet usage should be discussed with the student. Charging for the internet is at the hosts' discretion, but the maximum cost should be $10 per week.
SICKNESS
In case of sickness, the student should be introduced to professional medical care.
EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES
If SQH think it is necessary to remove a student from a home, we reserve the right to act at any time without prior notice.
PAYMENT
SQH will pay hosts in two week blocks commencing one week after the student’s arrival.
TAX ISSUES
There is an ATO ruling which states that these payments are non-taxable. (up to two students)