Homestay Self Check-Up and Important Information Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. - Step 1 of 8The primary objective of this survey is to gather additional insights that will support host families in providing a successful and enriching experience for both students and themselves. Please note that this survey is not intended to assess your knowledge of homestay practices. Name *FirstLastEmail *Please tick all schools where your homestay students attend. *Adelaide International School (AIS)Blackfriars Priory SchoolConcordia CollegeLoreto CollegeMercedes CollegeOur Lady of the Sacred Heart College (OLSH)Pulteney Grammar SchoolSACE English CollegeScotch CollegeSt George CollegeSt John's Grammar SchoolWestminster SchoolWilderness SchoolWoodcroft CollegeOther1. Student AttendanceAre you aware of the time your student is expected to arrive at school each day? *Yes / NoYesNoAre you able to monitor your student departs for school punctually each morning? *Yes / NoYesNoPlease provide reasons i.e. working hour, etc. *Do you notify the school in the event that your student is absent or late? *Yes / NoYesNoIf the school contacts you due to your student being unwell, are you available to pick them up from school and assist with medical arrangements? *Yes / NoYesNoNext1. Student AttendanceAttendance Requirement International students studying school course, ELICOS or foundation course MUST keep their attendance rate at more than 80% of the scheduled contact hours for the course. If they do not meet the attendance requirement, school will give the student a written notice of its intention to report, then advise the student of their right to access the school's internal complaints and appeal process within 20 working days. If the student can provide genuine evidence of compassionate or compelling circumstances, the school may decide not to report as long as the student is still attending at least 70% of the scheduled course contact hours. Low attendance rate will cause the cancel of the enrolment and student visa. Checkboxes *By clicking here, I state that I have read and understood.PreviousNext2. Student Curfew / Employment on a Student VisaIf your student does not return home promptly after school, do they inform you their whereabouts and expected return time? *Yes / NoYesNoHave you established a designated curfew time for your student? *Yes / NoYesNoIf yes, what is the curfew time? *Are you able to monitor your student's adherence to the curfew? *Yes / NoYesNoIs your student currently employed? *Yes / NoYesNoIf yes, have you reviewed their work permit documentation from the school? *Yes / NoYesNoPlease tick on where you know about. *Place of employmentWorking hourContact person i.e. managerPreviousNext2. Student Curfew / Employment on a Student VisaAIS Curfew time guideline When school finishes at 3:30pm in most cases you will go straight home. If you have an after school activity you must tell your host what time you will arrive home. In general you should try to arrive in time for dinner each evening. Sometimes you will want to stay out with friends or attend special events put on by the school. The following curfews (deadlines for you to be home) are recommended by the school. Hosts are invited to discuss these times with you and work through any exceptions. Students aged 14y and under should be home by 8pm during week nights and 8:30 pm Saturday. Generally it is expected that students are not out all day until these times. Students aged 15y home by 8:30pm weekdays and 9pm Saturday Students aged 16y home by 9:00pm weekdays and 9:30pm Saturday Students aged 17y home by 9:30pm weekdays and 10pm Saturday Students aged 18y and over home by 9:30pm weekdays and 11pm Saturday *Host can set their own curfew time as a house rule, but it must be no later than the guideline above. **Exceptions - the school will support extended curfews for special occasions so long as the host is in agreement. ***AIS students should not be on public transport or walking the streets after curfew on a given day. Where possible in the hours of darkness hosts should ensure that there is safe travel arranged for student to and from home. Travel by car should be by a responsible adult who holds a WWCC. Woodcroft Curfew time guideline Sunday to Thursday Students MUST be at home by dinner time unless they have a work, sport or gym for fitness or school related commitment. In this instance, students MUST agree a return time with their homestay. Homestay parents shoul contact the International Student Coordinator if they have any questions about a school related event. Friday and Saturday Students MUST be home by 10.00pm. If they have a special event or social gathering, students MUST agree a curfew time with their homestay (this MUST NOT be after midnight) and the student MUST be home at that time. Student MUST contact their homestay if they are running late. Student's Employment Student cannot work more than 48 hours a fortnight when course of study is in session. During scheduled course breaks, student can work over 48 hours a fortnight. A fortnight is a period of 14 days starting on a Monday. An example of a student visas holder's 48 hours a fortnight working limit is: week 1: 15 hours work week 2: 30 hours work week 3: 30 hours work week 4: 10 hours work The student may not have breached their work conditions in the fortnight comprising the 14 days of week 1 and 2 (45 hours) or in the fortnight comprising the 14days of week 3 and 4 (40 hours). However, if in session the student will be in breach of their work conditions, in the fortnight comprising the 14 days of week 2 and 3 (60 hours worked). AIS Rules AIS DOES NOT support students under the age of 14y holding part time work. Student aged 14y should NOT work on a school night (Sunday to Thursday). Student aged 15y-17y are permitted to work on Thurday evenings, Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday. Students 18y and over have no restiction so long as the hours do not exceed curfew or the fortnightly limit of 48 hours. The school recommends that work hours should not exceed curfew times unless the school is notified and that there are safe travel arrangements in place to and from the place of work. Woodcroft - Part-time Work Outside School Hours Students MUST seek permission by email from the International Student Coordinator to apply for and hold a part-time job outside of school hours. This permission will only be granted if the student is progressing in their study and meeting attendance expectations. Once a student starts part-time work, they MUST share this informtation with their homestay family: Name and address of workplace Work schedule (each week) Name and contact number at the workplace Students MUST be able to get to and from work without relying on their homestay for transport. Checkboxes *By clicking here, I state that I have read and understood.PreviousNext3. Student's AbsencesAre you aware of procedures regarding your student's sleepovers? *Yes / NoYesNoAre you informed about your student's holiday leave policy and procedures?? *Yes / NoYesNo4. Homestay Compliance: Mandatory Checks and ReportingDo all household members aged 18 years or older have a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC)? *Yes / NoYesNoAre you aware of any frequent visitors or overnight guests who MUST require a WWCC? *Yes / NoYesNoDo you inform HHA of any changes in household composition, including the addition of other international students or overnight guests, before these changes occur? *Yes / NoYesNoPreviousNext3. Student's Absence HHA Sleepover Policy & Procedure The student must submit a completed leave request form, signed by the host family, to the school at least 3 days before the event. The host family should inform HHA of the planned sleepover. If the school approves the request, HHA will be notified. HHA will send final confirmation of the approval to the host family. Upon receiving confirmation, the host family CAN allow the student to proceed with the sleepover as planned. HHA Holiday Policy & Procedure Students should discuss their holiday plans with the host family and book flights after confirming the host family's availability for airport drop-off and pick-up. The student must submit the completed leave request form, signed by the host family at least 2 weeks before the holiday. The host family should inform HHA of the student's holiday plans. If approved, the school will notify HHA. HHA will send the final confirmation of the approval to the host family. Upon receiving confirmation, the host family CAN allow the student to proceed with their holiday as scheduled. The host family is required to assist the student with airport check-in. The host family is required to pick up the student from the airport upon their return. 4. Homestay Compliance: Mandatory Checks and Reporting All household members, including international students aged 18 years or older, MUST possess a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Any frequent visitors or overnight guests aged 18 years or older MUST possess a valid WWCC and should be reported to HHA before staying overnights. Notify HHA of any changes in household composition, including international students, to ensure timely communication with the student's parents and school. For any concerns or issues regarding students, please seek assistance from HHA. Happy Homestay Adelaide Contact info. Email: info@happyhomestay.com.au Call or Text Working hours(9am- 4pm, Mon - Fri): 0482 037 627 After Hours(Emergency only): 0421 192 265 Checkboxes *By clicking here, I state that I have read and understood.PreviousNext2025 Homestay Reimbursement Notice Homestay Host re-visitHappy Homestay Adelaide conducts an annual regular host revisit for having opportunities to listen any concern and/or issue with hosting student(s). It will take around 20 minutes. Please advise us your suitable time for this, you can select 3 time slots. HHA will organise the revisit time and date based on your selection. Postcode *Please select your preferred date - 1 *DateFriday, 1st NovemberSaturday, 2nd NovemberThursday, 7th NovemberFriday, 8th NovemberSaturday, 9th NovemberThursday, 14th NovemberFriday, 15th NovemberSaturday, 16th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 1 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmPlease select your preferred date - 2 *DateFriday, 1st NovemberSaturday, 2nd NovemberThursday, 7th NovemberFriday, 8th NovemberSaturday, 9th NovemberThursday, 14th NovemberFriday, 15th NovemberSaturday, 16th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 2 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmPlease select your preferred date - 3 *DateFriday, 1st NovemberSaturday, 2nd NovemberThursday, 7th NovemberFriday, 8th NovemberSaturday, 9th NovemberThursday, 14th NovemberFriday, 15th NovemberSaturday, 16th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 3 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmPlease select your preferred date - 1 *DateThursday, 21st NovemberFriday, 22nd NovemberSaturday, 23rd NovemberThursday, 28th NovemberFriday, 29th NovemberSaturday, 30th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 1 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmPlease select your preferred date - 2 *DateThursday, 21st NovemberFriday, 22nd NovemberSaturday, 23rd NovemberThursday, 28th NovemberFriday, 29th NovemberSaturday, 30th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 2 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmPlease select your preferred date - 3 *DateThursday, 21stNovemberFriday, 22nd NovemberSaturday, 23rd NovemberThursday, 28th NovemberFriday, 29th NovemberSaturday, 30th NovemberPlease select your preferred time slot for revisit - 3 *9 - 11am11am - 1pm1 - 3pm3 - 5pmResponding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)Course(RRHAN-EC) completion required From 2025, all hosts at Happy Homestay Adelaide will be required to complete a 'Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect - Education and Care (RRHAN-EC)' course in order to host homestay students, regardless of whether they are currently hosting or not. This course takes only 2 hours to complete, and you can pause and resume it at any time. Additionaly, only one of carers or households needs to complete the course as long as this participant share the knowledge of this course with other carer and households over 18 years old. HHA recommends you to complete it by 6th October. Once you complete the training, please download the certificate of completion and send it to us. If you have already completed the course, please send us a copy of certificate of completion. Checkbox *By clicking here, I state that I have read and understood.PreviousNextAny comment you would like to talk to HHASignature * Clear Signature Date *PreviousSubmit
