Australian Homestay Network https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:28:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Be Scam Smart: Staying Safe from Suspicious Texts and WhatsApp Messages https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2026/03/10/staying-safe-text-scams/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2026/03/10/staying-safe-text-scams/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:07:47 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57974 Messaging apps like WhatsApp and SMS are great for staying in touch, but scammers also use them to trick people into giving away money or personal information. Both students and hosts may receive suspicious messages. Knowing the warning signs can…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2026/03/10/staying-safe-text-scams/feed/ 0 Keeping Your Homestay Host Profile Updated https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/12/16/keeping-your-host-profile-updated/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/12/16/keeping-your-host-profile-updated/#respond Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:48:15 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57906 Your AHN host profile is one of the most important tools we use to ensure safe, comfortable and successful placements for both hosts and international students. Whether you’re a brand-new host or have been welcoming guests for years, regularly reviewing…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/12/16/keeping-your-host-profile-updated/feed/ 0 To My AHN Host Family… https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/12/to-my-ahn-host-family/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/12/to-my-ahn-host-family/#respond Wed, 12 Nov 2025 04:36:10 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57738 Sheema and Troy, Prior to coming to my homestay, I was honestly a bit nervous. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to communicate well with my host family or if I would adjust to living with them. But…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/12/to-my-ahn-host-family/feed/ 0 AHN Aussie Christmas Gift Guide https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/05/ahn-aussie-christmas-gift-guide/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/05/ahn-aussie-christmas-gift-guide/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:42:11 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=46831 AHN Aussie Christmas Gift Guide Christmas in Australia always brings its own special kind of magic: long sunny days, backyard BBQs, beach swims and that unmistakable feeling of holiday cheer. For international students, this season can be a completely new…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/11/05/ahn-aussie-christmas-gift-guide/feed/ 0 Homestay Host Guide to Halal Hospitality https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/19/homestay-host-guide-halal-hospitality/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/19/homestay-host-guide-halal-hospitality/#respond Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:08:29 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57380 ** View a PDF version of this blog post to print a copy for your home ** Hosting a guest from another culture is a wonderfully enriching experience for everyone involved. A key part of showing hospitality and respect is…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/19/homestay-host-guide-halal-hospitality/feed/ 0 Discover Smyle Designs – Australia’s Cutest Eco-Friendly Jewellery and Souvenirs https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/06/discover-smyle-designs-australias-cutest-eco-friendly-jewellery-and-souvenirs/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/06/discover-smyle-designs-australias-cutest-eco-friendly-jewellery-and-souvenirs/#respond Wed, 06 Aug 2025 03:28:08 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57344 Smyle Designs is a small business in Brisbane that makes unique and colourful jewellery and souvenirs featuring Australia’s beautiful animals and nature. Founded by Matt and Kylie, a creative couple passionate about Art, Nature and Sustainability, Smyle Designs range is…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/08/06/discover-smyle-designs-australias-cutest-eco-friendly-jewellery-and-souvenirs/feed/ 0 Hosting Ghanem: Pete Shares His Story – Hosting Halal Students https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/30/hosting-ghanem-pete-shares-his-story-hosting-halal-students/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/30/hosting-ghanem-pete-shares-his-story-hosting-halal-students/#respond Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:32:48 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57305 Looking forward to greeting my new student guest, I walked out the front of my place to see a smiling young man with his luggage. Ghanem had texted me 20 minutes previously to tell me he had got off at…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/30/hosting-ghanem-pete-shares-his-story-hosting-halal-students/feed/ 0 A Series of Firsts with Rikako https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/01/a-series-of-firsts-with-rikako/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/01/a-series-of-firsts-with-rikako/#respond Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:59:53 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=57215 Our AHN guest / student Rikako arrived from Japan as scheduled in September 2024. And with the greatest of ease, she quickly fit into my life and with my family and friends. While Rikako’s English was better than my Japanese…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/07/01/a-series-of-firsts-with-rikako/feed/ 0 Adapting to Aussie Life: A Comprehensive Guide for International Students https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/06/26/adapting-to-aussie-life-a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-students/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/06/26/adapting-to-aussie-life-a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-students/#respond Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:45:49 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=47744 by Raquel Valle, KBA Global Education & Migration You’ve ticked off your university enrollment and secured your Subclass 500 visa. Now, it’s time to arrange your accommodations. Homestays in Australia are fantastic because they provide more than just a place…

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]]> https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/06/26/adapting-to-aussie-life-a-comprehensive-guide-for-international-students/feed/ 0 Preparing For Your Homestay Student’s Arrival: A Guide For Host Families https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/06/18/preparing-for-your-homestay-students-arrival-a-guide-for-host-families/ https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/2025/06/18/preparing-for-your-homestay-students-arrival-a-guide-for-host-families/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:14:22 +0000 https://legacy.homestaynetwork.org/?p=45000 Hosting a homestay student with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) will be a rewarding and enriching experience for both you as a host family and the student arriving. Homestay hosting offers an opportunity to learn about different cultures and create meaningful…

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