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Family application form
Apply now to host students
Family Application Form Including Virtual
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About you
Please tell us something about yourself, your family and your home to help us match you to your ideal student
Your name
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First name
Surname
Your email address
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Email
Confirm Email
I identify as:
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Your date of birth
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Where are you originally from?
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Your religion (If applicable)
Your address
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What is your address?
Street Address
Suburb
Postal Code
Your mobile phone number
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Your home phone number
Would you accept students on a houseshare basis (no meals provided)?
Most student request meals to be provided, but some, due to their class scheduling, prefer to prepare their own meals
Marital Status
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Married
Single
Defacto
More details about you
Tell us about your lifestyle and hobbies
How did you hear about Talkabout Tours?
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Referred by a friend/relative
Recommended by a School/College/University
Advertising/Promotion
Internet search
What is the name of your friend/relative?
If your friend or relative is a Homestay Provider for Talkabout Tours, please let us know their full name
What are your interests, hobbies or sports you play/follow?
Do you have a police clearance
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Yes
No
Do you have an electronic copy of the police clearance
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If you have an electronic copy, you can upload it now with your application to save time later
Yes
No
Police clearance attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Police clearance attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Police clearance attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Do you have a Working with Children Clearance (Blue card)
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This is mandatory for hosting under 18 students
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No
Do you have a copy of the Working with Children (WWC)
If you have an electronic copy, you can upload it now with your application to save time later. This is a requisite for all permanent residents of the home over 18 years.
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No
WWC attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
WWC attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
WWC attachment
Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
Have you had students stay with you before?
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No
Through which school or agency?
What nationality were the students?
About your home
Let us know some of the finer details about your home so students know what to expect
Type of dwelling
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House
Townhouse
Apartment
Ownership of dwelling
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I/We are the owner
I/We are renting
Do you have an internet connection?
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It is a requirement that students have free acess to internet for study and email purposes.
Yes
No
Is the internet connection wireless
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Do you connect to the internet with WiFi?
Yes
No
Unsure
Do you agree to allow access to your WIFI/ Internet at no extra cost? This is fair use and limited to study purposes and emailing
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It is very important that students have access to the internet / WIFI during their time in your home. Many courses are online.
Yes
No
Total number of bedrooms
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Please enter a number from
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Total number of bedrooms available for students
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Do the bedrooms contain:
Bed
Desk
Hanging space
Drawers
Dresser
Bedside lamp
Total number of bathrooms in your home
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Tell us something about your place
Please give a brief description of your home. Think of this as a something you would tell a person looking to rent.
Do you have home and contents insurance that covers paying guests?
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If you don't know, please check with your insurance company. We're happy to advise.
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No
Unsure
Do you have public liability insurance
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This is hosting requirement. Please check your policy to see that it has a public liability component. This generally means a change in the policy wording at no extra cost. Talkabout can help.
Yes
No
Unsure
Your location
Tell us some details about your location.
Access to public transport
Bus
Train
How many minutes walk are you from the closest bus or train stop?
Please enter a number from
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10000
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Facilities nearby
Let us know what is near you. For example; Do you have any shopping centres nearby? Are they walking distance? Are you close to any universities or colleges?
Current occupants
Tell us about the permanent residents at your place. This includes yourself.
Adult 1
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Please enter your name and occupation here
Adult 2
Name and occupation
Adult 3
Name and occupation
Adult 4
Name and occupation
Does anyone mentioned above smoke
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No
Are there any children living there
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Child 1
Please enter a child under 18 years of age. We require their name, sex and date of birth. EG. Jacob Male 21/3/2010
Child 2
Please enter a child under 18 years of age. We require their name, sex and date of birth.
Child 3
Please enter a child under 18 years of age. We require their name, sex and date of birth.
Child 4
Please enter a child under 18 years of age. We require their name, sex and date of birth.
Child 5
Please enter a child under 18 years of age. We require their name, sex and date of birth.
Do you have any pets
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Pets
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List any pets you have. Just the species, breed and temperament is fine. eg 1 friendly Persian cat
Tenant specific information
Tell us about what tenants you would like and when your are available to host.
From what date are you available to host?
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What are you willing to tolerate/not tolerate regarding dietary considerations
Are you OK with smokers?
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This does not mean they can smoke at the premises. This is about whether you are ok if they are smokers.
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Can tenants smoke outside, on your property?
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Do you have any reservations towards race, nationality, religion, gender and/or age
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We want to find someone you will enjoy to be around and help with their studies etc. while in Australia
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Please clearly explain your reservations
Comments and/or additional information
Tell us anything we missed out on or anything that you would like to follow up on
All done!
That's all folks! Please read through our terms and agreements to finish the application.
I agree to the Terms and Conditions
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Please read our terms and agreements
Yes
No