Become a Host — Welcome an international student | AusBridge
AusBridge connects newly arrived international students with verified Australian families, businesses and local partners who want to host. There are three main ways to partner: homestay hosting (families with spare rooms providing accommodation and meals), internship hosting (businesses offering work experience), or service partnerships (drivers and coordinators providing settlement support). All hosts go through a registration process, property verification, background checks, and matched based on location, diet, language and household fit. Payments run on a set cycle through the platform, and a coordinator provides ongoing support and mediates if issues arise during a stay.
FAQ
- How do I become a homestay host with AusBridge?
- Register your home by providing details about your spare room, meals, distance to transport, and house rules (takes about 15 minutes and costs nothing). AusBridge then verifies the property meets hosting standards and completes background checks required in Australia. Once verified, you are matched with a student based on location, diet, language and household fit.
- What types of hosting opportunities does AusBridge offer?
- AusBridge offers three main hosting options: homestay hosting for families with spare rooms, internship hosting for businesses offering work experience, and service partnerships for drivers, settling-in helpers and local coordinators. Each option provides different benefits including income, cultural exchange, access to vetted talent, or flexible paid work.
- What support does AusBridge provide to hosts?
- A coordinator supports every host and is your main point of contact. AusBridge handles matching, scheduling and settlement on the platform, processes payments on a fixed cycle with statements, and mediates fairly if issues arise during a stay. If a situation cannot be resolved, a rematch is arranged.
- How does AusBridge match hosts with students?
- AusBridge verifies both students and hosts before connecting them. Matching is based on location, diet, language and household fit. You receive the student's profile and are free to decline a match without explanation. Arrival dates, pickup and house rules are agreed in writing before anyone moves in.