Becoming a Host Family
in Sydney & Melbourne
Share your culture and welcome international students into your home. Join our network of caring host families in Sydney and Melbourne.
Share your culture and welcome international students into your home. Join our network of caring host families in Sydney and Melbourne.
Share your culture and welcome international students into your home. Join our network of caring host families in Sydney and Melbourne.

Since 2014, we have helped more than 10,000 international students find a safe home. We have built strong connections with leading Australian schools such as Last Resort and ELC.
We take pride in being a reliable, family-run provider. We thrive to offer detailed, attentive care and consistent commitment to delivering exceptional homestay experiences.

Based in Sydney and Melbourne, our experienced staff work closely with each host family. We are here to provide strong, local support whenever you need it, ensuring a positive experience for you and your student.

We offer host families the opportunity to select preferences that best suit their lifestyle. Whether it is the student’s background or the length of stay, we work with you to find the right match.
We have a clear process to help you get started.

Express your interest through our simple online application
If your location meets our requirement, we will send you a registration form for you to fill it in.
Our team will visit your home to meet you. We also guide you through the necessary background checks (obtaining WWCC) to ensure a safe environment.
Once approved, we will match you with a student who fits your preferences, and you are ready to welcome them into your home.
Hosting is a wonderful opportunity to bring the world into your home. You can learn about new cultures while sharing your own unique lifestyle with international students.
For many students, living away from their home country is a new experience. By providing a safe, welcoming environment, you make a lasting difference in their study abroad journey.

Real stories from real families who’ve opened their homes and hearts.
We have hosted with other agencies in the past but Good Homestay is by far the best agency we have dealt with. They are very professional and clear on details about the student, dates, times, school, etc. Excellent communication! I highly recommend Good Homestay if you interested to become a host family. Happy Hosting!
Agarao-Hata Family
My family has been with Good Homestay for over 6 years. They are by far the best and most supportive homestay company we have dealt with over a 16 year period. Home staying can be very rewarding and I can definitely recommend being part of the Good Homestay family. You won’t be disappointed.
Matias Family
Having international students in your home is a wonderful opportunity to get to learn about the country they come from and Good Homestay supports you all the way.
Frankson Family
It’s a cultural and foreign language exchange at the comfort of your home. Made possible by Good Homestay.
Kusuma Family
We are a family-run business based in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as Auckland and Queenstown in New Zealand, dedicated to supporting our hosts for over 10 years since 2014. We thrive to build strong, personal relationships with every family we work with.
We are currently looking for new host families in Sydney and Melbourne. If you have a spare room and are interested in hosting international students, we would love to hear from you. Absolutely no experience is needed, and we will do our best to support you to have a fantastic experience with us!