Wednesday, 08 March 2023
Most capital cities in Australia are experiencing a shortage of affordable accommodation for students. At ECU we have been taking proactive steps to assist students, in particular our international students, to find accommodation such as:
If you receive any queries, please direct students to the Student Life team.
ECU is now partnering with the Australian Homestay Network, Australia’s leading provider of high quality homestay experiences, to provide students with a different introduction to Australia via living with a family.
AHN is an excellent option for students new to the city who want to live off campus. Living with a local family helps students gain insights into the local surroundings and have a personalised introduction to life in Australia.
We have also been collaborating with our local council, community groups and alumni to encourage them to consider joining the Australian Homestay Network to provide accommodation to incoming students.
Student Life has recently advertised for a dedicated role within the Student Success team which, once appointed, will increase our capacity to provide support and information to students.
If you need any further information, please visit information for students webpage.