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Perth Connect - Your virtual home away from home
Please give us as much information as possible so that we can match you to your perfect Host Family
Perth Connect - Your virtual home away from home
Please give us as much information as possible so that we can match you to your perfect Host Family
Perth Connect Application
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About you
Are you part of a study group?
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Group Name
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Study group contact person
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Are you participating in online learning in Perth?
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Are you partiipating in an online study programme with a university or college in Perth?
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What school, university or college are you attending?
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Please choose a school
UWA CELT
Curtin University
ECU
Notre Dame
Murdoch University
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Other School Name
Your Name
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First name
Surname
Your email address
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Your Skype address
Skype is our preferred method of communication
What gender do you identify as?
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Female
Other
Your date of birth
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Start Date
When would you like to commence virtual family?
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How many weeks would you like to connect with your virtual family?
minimum 2 weeks
Your contact details
Your mobile phone number
What is your preferred method of video chat?
Our families are all experienced with Skype, but are happy to explore other methods of video chat.
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Skype
Zoom
WeChat
FaceTime
Other
Other
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Extra information about you
This helps us match you to the most appropriate family.
Why are you interested in the Perth Connect program?
Please let us know what you would like to gain from the Virtual Homestay program. You can tick more than 1 box.
Improve my English
Make Aussie friends
Prepare for future study
Prepare for a future holiday
Learn about Australia
Learn about Australian culture and customs
Prepare for a working holiday
Other
Other
Do you enjoy sports?
Yes
No
What sports do you enjoy playing?
What sports do you enjoy watching?
What are your hobbies?
What is your favorite thing to do in your spare time?
Please describe your family
For example: Do you have brothers or sisters? What do your parents do? What do you like to do as a family?
Is there anything else you can tell us about yourself?
How well do you speak English?
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
How well do you write English?
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Intermediate
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Your religion if applicable
About your ideal Perth family
Let us know something about your ideal Homestay buddy
Would you like to connect with a family that has children?
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Does not matter
Do you like pets?
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I do not like these pets:
Aussie families love pets and most will be indoors.
Cats
Dogs
Birds
Best days for a video call
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You will have the opportunity for 2 Skype calls per week. Which days work best for you? Please check at least 2 boxes.
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Preferred time for a video call
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Normally calls are between 7pm and 7.30pm on week nights. Please let us know if you have a preferred time.
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How many video calls would you like per week?
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Two 30-minute calls is standard, however this may not suit every participant
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2 X 30 minute Skype calls
1 X 60 minute Skype call
3 X 30 minute Skype call ($30/wk extra)
Please describe your ideal virtual Perth Connect family
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All done!
That's all folks! You will need to agree to our Terms and Conditions to submit
I agree to the Terms and Conditions
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Please read our terms and conditions
Yes
No