Sunshine Beach State High School has a base of warm and welcoming homestay families.
Each family is personally visited and inspected by school personnel, checked by the Police and issued with a special card by the Queensland Government Children's Commissioner.
Homestay facilities provide a separate room for each student, three meals per day and assist in transport to and from school where appropriate.
Students from overseas are encouraged to become part of our families and learn about Australian life.
What are the requirements to become a homestay provider?
- Private bedroom for the student(s)
- Provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
- Eligibility to apply for a Blue Card
- House and car insurance
- Genuine interest in engaging with the student and providing a true Australian experience
- Active lifestyle
What are the benefits of homestay?
- $738 fortnightly allowance
- Join a great community of like-minded people
- Shared memories
- Lifelong bonds
- Sense of global belonging
- Experience a different culture
