HHA Notice Board
Homestay Student Holiday & Sleepover Rule
Homestay Student Holiday & Sleepover Rule
Student Holidays
1. Airport Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Homestay hosts are expected to assist students with transportation to and from the airport at the beginning and end of their holiday. This includes both domestic and international travel.
2. Confirming Flight Schedules
Hosts should directly confirm all travel dates and flight details with the student to ensure timely support. Please note that HHA does not organise flights for students.
3. Holding Fee for Holidays
If a student’s holiday is longer than one week, a holding fee will be applied on a weekly basis to secure their room during their absence. This fee allows the host to retain the student’s room while the student is away.
Fee Guidelines:
· Case 1: Student is away for less than 7 days
→ Full weekly fee is payable.
· Case 2: Student is away for 12 days within a two-week payment cycle
→ One-week holding fee and one-week full fee are payable.
🔔 Reminder: If you become aware of any changes to a student’s holiday schedule that have not been communicated by HHA, please notify us as soon as possible.
Sleepovers (Student Staying Outside the Host Home)
1. Prior Approval Required
Students are not permitted to sleep outside the homestay unless prior approval has been granted by HHA. This is a strict policy in place to ensure student safety.
2. No Verbal Confirmation Accepted
Even if the student claims that their school or guardian has approved the sleepover, HHA must receive a direct notification and issue approval before the student stays elsewhere.
🚫 Without HHA confirmation, the sleepover is not allowed under any circumstances.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you’re ever unsure about a policy, need support during your hosting period, or would like clarification about any of the above items, please contact us at:
📧 info@happyhomestay.com.au📞 0482 037 627
We truly appreciate your ongoing commitment and care. Thank you for helping us provide a safe and enriching homestay experience for every student.
Warm regards,
Happy Homestay Adelaide Team
HHA Policy
- POL 001 - Guidelines for Host Family
- POL 001a - Guidelines for Host Family(Hosting Tertiary student)
- POL 002 - HHA Homestay Service Agreement
- POL 003 - Child Protection Code of Conduct for Homestay Families
- POL 004 - Homestay Student Code of Conduct
- POL 004a - Homestay Student Code of Conduct(Tertiary student)