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 2024
Homestay Fees 2024
| New South Wales (Sydney) | Victoria (Melbourne) | Queensland (Brisbane) | South Australia (Adelaide) | Western Australia (Perth) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
$AUD and exlude GST.
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 Fees 2025
Homestay Fees 2025
| New South Wales (Sydney) | Victoria (Melbourne) | Queensland (Brisbane) | South Australia (Adelaide) | Western Australia (Perth) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 meals Mon - Fri / 3 meals Weekends (Traditional) | Single $410 pw | Single $410 pw | Single $380 pw | Single $370 pw | Single $380 pw |
| 1 meal (Dinner) x 7 days | Single $380 pw | Single $380 pw | Single $350 pw | Single $340 pw | Single $350 pw |
| No Meals | Single $340 pw | Single $340 pw | Single $310 pw | Single $310 pw | Single $310 pw |
| 3 meals x 7 days | Single $445 pw | Single $440 pw | Single $410 pw | Single $400 pw | Single $410 pw |
Applicable for all stays in 2025.
$AUD and exlude GST.
Application & Support Fee (non-refundable);
– $350 (if enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
– $380 (NOT enrolled in an internship through Internships Down Under)
Compulsory AHN insurance policy included
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher and Halal meal options can be made available and may incur additional fees per week.
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.
