WCE can arrange airport transfer services on request for a fee. For further information, please contact Reception.

There are a range of accommodation options available in Australia to suit your needs and budget. You can ask Reception for advice on accommodation options.

You can stay in purpose-built student accommodation located in convenient locations. For details, visit:

• unilodge.com.au
• student.com/en-gb/au/sydney
• urbanest.com.au
• iglu.com.au
• http://studentstayaustralia.com

You can rent a house or a flat, or rent a single bedroom, and share the lounge room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities with other housemates. You sign a lease for the whole house or flat from a real estate agent or private landlord. The lease will include the rent payable, the bond (a refundable amount once you leave the rental), the length and type of tenancy, and other conditions and rules. Some useful websites are:

• https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/
• https://www.realestateview.com.au/
• https://www.domain.com.au/?mode=rent
• https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-real-estate/c9296
• https://flatmates.com.au/sydney
• https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-flatshare-houseshare/nsw/c18294l3008839

It is important to remember that as an international student, you have the same renting rights as local residents. For more information about renting and your rights and responsibilities, visit the NSW Fair Trading website at: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting. You may also contact Reception if you need details or advice.

Homestay Options for Adult Students

Homestay accommodation is where you live with an Australian family in their home. This gives you the opportunity to improve your English and learn more about Australian culture. Homestay can be a great option for younger students as you will have a supportive family environment and a home away from home. Some homestay options include meals and others are self-catered, so you can choose the option that best suits your needs. Contact Reception/Student Services to help you arrange homestay. You must provide your flight details at least 4 weeks before the start of your course or as soon as possible. Some homestay websites are below:

• http://www.ozhomestay.com.au/
• https://www.globalexperience.com.au/
• https://www.homestaynetwork.com.au/
• https://www.auzziefamilies.com/
• https://www.homestaynetwork.org/

WCE makes sure your homestay accommodation is appropriate for your age and needs. We make sure any adults involved in your accommodation and welfare arrangements have Working with Children Clearances (or equivalent). This includes WCE staff, homestay arrangement providers, homestay residents and parents. We will interview you, ask you to complete homestay surveys and we will receive updates about homestay site visits from the homestay arrangement provider. It is important you are safe at all times and we take your welfare seriously.