Looking to make a difference in the life of an international student?
Become a BROWNS Homestay Family!
Sign up as a homestay host and provide a safe and welcoming home away from home. As a homestay host, you will have the opportunity to learn about new cultures, make lifelong connections and receive fortnightly payments to cover expenses. The BROWNS team will provide ongoing support and resources to help you succeed as a homestay host. See how to join below.
Experience of a lifetime
Learn
About new cultures
Make
Lifelong connections
Give
Add to a students Australian experience
Benefit
Receive payments to cover expenses
It was fun and we made a new friend we will never forget!
“As first-time Homestay parents, we were not quite sure what to expect when we welcomed our 17-year-old Japanese student into our home. We need not have worried – we all had the best time!
Here’s how it works
1
Location check
To ensure easy access to our campuses, we look for homes located within a 50-minute commute (Brisbane/Gold Coast) or 1 hour 15 minutes (Melbourne). Brisbane Campus: Level 8, 102 Adelaide St, Brisbane
Gold Coast Campus: 5 Hicks Street, Southport
Melbourne Campus: Level 3, 30 Church Lane, Melbourne:
You can check travel times using the links below:
2
Read the Ts and Cs
Take a moment to review our Homestay Terms and Conditions.
3
Get Started
Let’s get started. Complete the application process below
4
Email Your Information
Once completed, please email a photocopy of your Blue Card (QLD) / Working with Children Check (VIC) and signed Homestay Terms and Conditions.
5
Complete An Inspection
Our Homestay Accommodation team, will contact you to arrange an inspection. If you satisfy our Homestay Family criteria, we will issue you with a letter of confirmation.
Our friendly Homestay team is always happy to chat. Feel free to reach out using the contact details below.
Apply Online Today!
Sign up as a homestay host and provide a safe and welcoming home away from home.
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