HSN - Homestay Network is a network of like-minded families who want to share their lifestyle with an international student to create lifelong memories.
About Us
HSN - Homestay Network provides student and academic accommodation in Australian family homes that are located in safe and respectable neighbourhoods, allowing students to access public transport for travel to their educational institution of choice. Our host family homes are within 45 minutes of Sydney’s TAFE Colleges, Universities, high schools and language centres.
HSN - Homestay Network is the original and premier provider of homestay accommodation for local, national and international students within friendly Australian family environments since 1987.
As a guest with HSN - Homestay Network host family, your safety and welfare are HSN - Homestay Network’s primary concern. You will receive help and protection with the host family, you will learn about Australia, Australian Culture and Customs, and you will have a proven opportunity to improve your spoken English.
We know guests who choose Homestay have many exciting adventures during their stay and return home with fond memories of their host family, new friends and Australia!
The original and best provider of homestay services
HSN - Homestay Network was founded in 1987 to provide accommodation for academic and student visitors. We are Sydney’s original and premium homestay provider. We have expanded our services to the NSW Central Coast, Melbourne, Canberra and the Gold Coast. HSN strives to understand the needs of the individual. Our customers receive the highest quality family-based accommodation, allowing them the opportunity to enhance their English language skills and excel at school. We specialise in providing student accommodation close to Universities in Sydney, particularly Macquarie University, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Western Sydney University (WSU), the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and University of Sydney. We operate in Canberra and can place students close to ANU and the Australian Catholic University as well as many private language schools. If you are considering homestay as an accommodation option, apply online now.
The original and best provider of homestay services
- Inspect all of our hosts' homes annually
- Perform all necessary background checks, including a mandatory “Working with Children” check on all members of the household 18 years and older.
- Use an incident management and reporting system
- Provide a 24-hour emergency contact number
- To ensure you have the safest and best environment for your studies, we have hosts across Australia in family-friendly neighbourhoods with good transportation links to Schools, Language Colleges, TAFE and University campuses.
The original and best provider of homestay services
Homestay Network has over 30 years experience in student accommodation and supporting services. We are abreast of the industry trends, students needs and parents expectations. We have aligned our business to meet these needs. We stay informed about industry standards and the National Code within the ESOS framework. Homestay Network focuses on students aged under 18, private schools, Universities and language schools. We give our hosts real time support and training. Unlike other homestay companies our students can reach the Director 24x7 on the emergency mobile, this support is not outsourced to a help desk. This results in students receiving support when they need it by the owner of the business who can make quick decisions and effect immediate change if required. Many parents overseas find this reassuring as their children are so far from home. The most important part of our business is our ‘Network’ of hosts, which form Homestay Network. We work closely with our hosts ensure that the students receive the best possible care in he most suitable families.
The original and best provider of homestay services
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We have many valued parternships with agents both overseas and in Australia. We have formal Agreements in place with the Universities and schools and provide accommodation for under 18’s. We also deliver study tours and sight seeing groups up to 600 pax at one time across the Sydney area. If you would like to enquire about working with us please email:
groups@homestaynetwork.com.au for Study tours
placements@homestaynetwork.com.au for single student placements of any age
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Cultural Diversity
HSN - Homestay Network offers a diverse range of host families for students to stay with. You could be offered a large, small or single family of many cultural backgrounds. We do our best to match your needs with the families we have available within a 45 minute travel time to the educational institution.
We don’t like our students to travel too far or for too long to get to University or their destination as it just makes their day longer and they are at risk of getting lost on their journey.
Guardianship for Students
HSN - Homestay Network specialises in guardianship student placement. A Guardianship Placement is required for any student under the age of 18 (eighteen) on their arrival in Australia. We have a large number of speciality guardianship hosts to offer to Under 18 students across our host network.
We know from information gathered form our students that becoming familiar with the local area and finding their way to school or University can be stressful in a new country - this is where our experienced and capable hosts make the difference.
Homestay Network Hosting
Homestay Network has been the preeminent provider of the homestay accommodation services since our inception in 1987. Homestay Network hosts have always been families that are looking to share their home, lifestyle and family to provide a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for international students. Homestay Network ensure that their students are able to experience a uniquely Australian lifestyle during their stay in Australia to advance their studies regardless of the duration of their stay.
