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South Australian Government Schools Homestay Program

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8226 3402

Address: Ground Floor West, 31 Flinders Street 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au/en/homestay

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25.01.2022 What activities do you do to connect with your student? Share some of your ideas so other host families can do them too. Take some selfies during your activities, they're always a good reminder of what you've done together. Here's one of our host Laura and her student Sia exploring the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

24.01.2022 'We took our 3 Vietnamese school boys to the River Murray for a long weekend houseboat trip. Despite the wintry weather we had a wonderful time on the river, north of Renmark. The boys experienced some new Australian things, like bushwalks, collecting wood, open fires and outdoor cooking as well as board games (when it was raining outside) and singing around the campfires. It was a really great time and thoroughly enjoyed by the whole family.' Thanks to Henry and family for giving these students this awesome South Australian experience.

24.01.2022 Nothing melts away cultural and language gaps more than gathering around the table with amazing food! We want to see your homestay dinner table - why not snap a family pic round the table tonight and tell us whats on your menu in a comment below

24.01.2022 NEW! Hahndorf is hosting a month-long festival, ft more than 250 intimate events and experiences focusing on everything from food to jam tasting and flower arranging

23.01.2022 Who wants a $100 Adelaide Central Market voucher? We have 3 of these awesome prizes for the winners of our 'A message to my student' competition. Remember, your video doesn't have to be anything fancy - just as long as you get your message across. Be quick, it closes tomorrow (Wednesday)

23.01.2022 It's cold Mum, just 4 more minutes please : @koala_keeper_ness (via Instagram)

22.01.2022 Tonight at 7:00pm is the first of our Term 3 Virtual Homestay Networking events! Our team will be meeting with a group of homestays to discuss concerns and ideas for supporting host families and students during the Christmas holidays. If youd like to register for either Thursday 10th September or Monday 14th September please click on the link to register: https://bit.ly/2Zieh0p

22.01.2022 Imagine trying to learn English our international students are pretty amazing. Thank you to all our homestays for supporting them through it.

20.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesdays Everyone loves a chicken dinner! Try this Sticky miso-sesame chicken recipe, as well as a few other quick and easy dinner ideas over here: https://bit.ly/30dIO0t

20.01.2022 A great weekend idea for anyone with Japanese students

20.01.2022 Ummmmm would your student be game enough to give this a try??

19.01.2022 Are you and your students following our Instagram page? It's full of student and homestay stories, weekend ideas, beautiful images of our state and program updates. We would like the page to become one of the main communication channels with our students, so please encourage them to follow along @SouthAustralianGovSchools

19.01.2022 'Fun evening at Largs Bay with Ai, Abby and Imari...fish'n'chips then amazing sunset!' Thanks homestay Elaine for sending these photos through. What better way to welcome some warmer weather than fish and chips at the beach!?

19.01.2022 Which Adelaide icon are you? Take the test to find out.

19.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesdays Veggies never tasted so good!

18.01.2022 Last night the International Student Services team hosted our Term 4 Homestay Workshop. It was our first face-to-face homestay event since Term 1. Our presenter, Madhavi Nawana Parker, gave an inspiring presentation on living with teenagers and how to support their social emotional literacy. She also gave some simple strategies and ideas to build resilience. So important for our students, most of whom are facing a second year without seeing their families. Congratulations to our Lucky Draw winners: Ron, Paul, Luke, Dean, Lourdes, Liz and John. We hope you enjoy your Entertainment Digital Membership or one of Madhavi’s books. @positivemindsaustralia

18.01.2022 Pika and Yuki enjoying a day out at Monarto Safari Park thanks to homestay Kate for sending in the pics!

18.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all of our awesome host dads out there!

17.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesdays winter is almost over, so make sure you get some soups in before spring!

17.01.2022 The Lucky Dumpling Market finishes this Sunday 15 November. Make sure you get your dumpling fix is sorted ! https://bit.ly/2HCMLW3 Photo: @joeyjoenes (via Instagram)

17.01.2022 Latest COVID-19 update from the Department for Education, South Australia

16.01.2022 Keep safe everyone

15.01.2022 Steven from Vietnam shared his experience with us what life was like during lockdown! "Cooking is the most funniest thing to do during 2 days lockdown. During that time, we managed to get through by making some food, especially Asian food, which is where we come from. Also, before lockdown, we bought a box called Donuts maker. This allowed us to be creative and actually to kill time and had some fun. Due to the restriction of not going out even for exercise, we watered the ...plants in our backyard and took care of them to get some fresh air, otherwise, it is going be very, very difficult .... Anyway, we had a very good time in this bad period of 2 days. Although we could not go out to have a walk, to have coffee or have dinner at the local restaurants and catch up friends, we thought it is quite enjoyable. To finish this up, just wanna say thank you to all the medical staff, workers, police, teachers... out there to keep South Australia safe with Coronavirus." See more

13.01.2022 We recently met with a few of our homestays via Zoom to find out how they have been supporting their international students over the past few months. This is what Henry had to say.

13.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesdays Short on time? This low-cost egg and noodle dinner is a flavour-packed winner.

12.01.2022 #whatfordinnerwednesday This is a quick and easy recipe for a Chicken Broccoli Stir Fry that has just about the least number of ingredients you can get away with but still deliver a dish that stacks up to the best Chinese takeout!

11.01.2022 The Christmas School Holiday Program spaces are filling fast, but there is still time to register for the following activities: Picnic and Social Get-Together - 16 December 2020 Barossa Bowland Ten Pin Bowling / Mini Golf - 4 January 2021 South East Camps 4/6 January; 8/10 January; 15/17 January... Don’t forget we are also offering subject tutoring in the following Stage 1 and Stage 2 subjects and study skills to help prepare Year 11 and Year 12 for studies in 2021: Biology Chemistry Physics Mathematical Methods Specialist Maths Research Project Essay Writing Report Writing Register via the following link: https://bit.ly/2IxX6Te

10.01.2022 Hey homestays! Rebecca Fuss, Executive Manager International Student Services, has an important message for you all, so be sure to tune in.

09.01.2022 We are pleased to announce that on the 14th July, International Education Services was awarded the Business Excellence Australia 'Excellence Prize,' which was presented by our Education Minister John Gardner MP. This is a huge achievement for IES and our stakeholders and we are very proud. Despite the challenges of this year, we have still managed to work through the evaluation process and achieve this award. We would like to thank all of our homestays and stakeholders for their continued support of our International Student Program and we celebrate this award with you.

09.01.2022 Thank YOU Madhavi - what a wonderful session that was beneficial for our host families in supporting our international students during this unprecedented time.

09.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesdays A zesty twist on a classic favourite

09.01.2022 The moment our international students have been waiting for...registrations of interest are now open for our FREE Christmas School Holiday Program activities! Camps, picnics, go-karting, aquatics, day-trips, cooking classes and much, much more! Be quick! Places are limited, so students need to register their interest by Monday 16th November: https://bit.ly/2IoDDEL

08.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesday Who doesn't love a good satay???

08.01.2022 Have you registered for our upcoming Virtual Network Evenings? The major topic of discussion is how to support and engage students through the holiday breaks. Please RSVP by clicking here https://bit.ly/3hMCPpx and registering. After registration you will be sent further instructions and a link to the Zoom meeting.

08.01.2022 'Miku is from Tokyo, shes here until December. It was an amazing experience driving over the Nullarbor and she loved the experience! This pic is taken on the cliffs of the Nullarbor National Park, about 2 hrs from WA.' Thank you to homestay, Penelope, for giving Miku such an incredible Aussie experience!

07.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to try baking Choux Pastry? Cambodian student, Konika, shows us how in this video created as part of a Food Technology assignment. YUM!

06.01.2022 CUTENESS ALERT 'Our student Chaejin (Korean student from Japan) saw and held her very first puppies whilst in Australia. We couldnt believe that she had never seen a puppy before. Chaejin was in her element!' Thanks to homestay Sonya for sharing these adorable photos with us.

06.01.2022 Looking for a free activity to do with your student this weekend? No stay in Adelaide is complete without a trek up Mt Lofty! Get some fresh air, sunshine (hopefully!) and some quality time with your student. Image via: National Parks South Australia

06.01.2022 Spring is in the air! You'll be seeing fields and fields of yellow across SA! It's canola season This brilliant snap was taken at Currency Creek by one of our hosts, Laura! :@lauraclim66 on Instagram

06.01.2022 #whatsfordinnerwednesday Thai Lettuce Wraps is one of those meals that will make you forget youre eating healthy!

05.01.2022 REMINDER: register by 9th November: https://forms.gle/XioW1hPSdxASt86r7 You're invited to the Term 4 Homestay Workshop on Wednesday the 11th November. This workshop will be with Madhavi Nawana Parker of Positive Minds Australia. We hope to see you there!

05.01.2022 Lausanne Cheers (Manager, International Student Services & Exchanges) has a reminder message about the upcoming school holiday programs we are putting on for international students. Don't forget to RSVP and register over here: https://bit.ly/3hNhkoE

04.01.2022 These lucky girls went on a daytrip to Mintaro with their homestay recently! Thanks to Jan for sending through the photos.

04.01.2022 Happy Hump-Day! Two of our Japanese students enjoying a camel ride on a recent SA/NT trip with their homestay family. Thanks to Jan for sending these through.

04.01.2022 This is how Brandy feels about the latest COVID restrictions. Stay home and stay safe South Australia #covid_19 #southaustralia #stayhome #staysafe #quarantine #lockdown2020 ... Photo: Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

03.01.2022 'Given the challenging and uncertain times were in, I thought Id share some homestay happiness. Steven celebrated his 19th birthday last week with a BBQ with friends from school (Hamilton Secondary College). What a wonderful and polite bunch of young people who couldnt do enough to help clean up. Im just so impressed. In true Aussie tradition he chose a cake from the Womens Weekly birthday cake book which his homestay cousin baked for him. They all had a great evening ...singing, eating and laughing. They even serenaded my neighbour with some Adele (she loved it). I can also confirm international students love curried eggs and the good old traditional Australian philly cream cheese with sweet chilli sauce. I know Stevens parents are worried sick about him and I expect the rest of the parents are the same, so it was great to see them relaxing for a bit.' Thank you to homestay Luke for sharing these great photos with us, and providing outstanding support to Steven and his friends. Happy Birthday, Steven! This is a great example of how our homestays have been going above and beyond to care for our international students during this challenging year. What sorts of things have you been doing to support your students? We'd love to hear about them!

03.01.2022 Some good feels for your Friday morning

01.01.2022 Has someone in your family got a sweet tooth? Here's a list of the best bakeries in the Adelaide CBD a sweet excuse to get out and explore our beautiful city.

01.01.2022 COMPETITION UPDATE We are extending the deadline for entries in our competition until 5pm Friday 2nd of October. Thank you to those families who have already sent in their videos! To be in for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Adelaide Central Market vouchers, start recording Please send your entries via Facebook messenger inbox

01.01.2022 Have you entered our competition? To enter, please submit a short video message (no longer than 1 minute in duration) telling your student why you are proud of them and how they have inspired you. Submissions will be judged by a team of staff at International Education Services. We have 3 x $100 Adelaide Central Market vouchers for offer, kindly donated by StudyAdelaide. Hurry! Entries close by 5.00pm Wednesday 23rd September. ... Please submit your entries by sending them directly to our Facebook Messenger inbox. Happy filming! See more

01.01.2022 Hey homestays! We are encouraging our international students to stay in South Australia for the Christmas holidays, due to the risk of not being able to return to Australia. We are running FREE school holiday programs in the October and Christmas school holidays, so please encourage your international students to come along! Registration is ESSENTIAL. For more details on the October school holiday programs, and to register, click here: https://bit.ly/2EnmVUe

01.01.2022 This week our accommodation team hosted two virtual networking events. There were over 50 registrations and it was great to see so many committed homestays join us for an hour of updates and informative conversations about our students and supporting them during the holiday break. We have one more virtual workshop scheduled for Monday 14th September, 7:00 8:00 pm and wed love to see you there. Its not too late to register, please click on the link: https://bit.ly/2Zieh0p

01.01.2022 Wishing Rita a very Happy 14th Birthday! Special thanks to our hosts Matina and Keywan for all their care and support. Celebrating a birthday away from home can be a little daunting, but not when you have wonderful hosts who make your feel at home!

01.01.2022 School is back on Monday 23 November