Become a Host with Sakura Haven Homestay

Join Our Exciting New Agency in Brisbane and the Gold Coast!

Welcome to Sakura Haven Homestay! We’re a newly registered homestay agency based in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and we’re thrilled to invite experienced hosts like you to join our growing community. Referred to us by a friend, your hosting expertise makes you a perfect fit for our mission to create meaningful cultural exchanges.

Who We Are

At Sakura Haven Homestay, we specialise in connecting warm, welcoming hosts with 17+ age students studying in Queensland.

With over 24 tertiary universities and educational institutions, plus more than 13 English language schools in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas, we have a vibrant pool of students seeking supportive homestay environments.

Our students typically stay for one to three months, with some extending their stays for advanced studies like master’s degrees.

Why Host with Us?

By partnering with Sakura Haven, you’ll have the chance to:

• Share your hospitality with bright young minds from Japan.
• Provide a home away from home for students far from their families.
• Be part of an exciting new venture in the homestay space.

We’re passionate about fostering cultural connections, and we believe your experience can help make a lasting impact on our students’ lives.

🏡 Sakura Haven Homestay – Student Room & Meals Guide

1. Student Bedroom – Creating a Welcoming Space

✔ Provide a comfortable bed (not too low or thin)
✔ Add curtains to soften the room and give privacy
✔ Hang a few simple pictures or decorations to add warmth
✔ Include a study desk and chair for schoolwork
✔ Place bedside tables and lamps for reading and study
✔ Aim for a warm, homely feel, not too plain or empty

(Tip: Inexpensive décor can make a big difference. Simple, welcoming touches are best.)

2. Meals – What Students Can Expect

✔ Please share a list of meals you usually provide
✔ Or include photos of typical meals for reference
✔ Remember: students appreciate a variety of simple, home-style food, healthy with fresh vegetables daily.

Ready to Get Started?

We’d love to have you on board! If you’re interested in joining the Sakura Haven family, simply reach out to us. Contact our Senior Placement Director, 'Ruby M', to discuss the next steps and how you can be part of this rewarding journey.

'RubyM' Senior Placement Director
Sakura Haven Homestay

Let’s work together to create unforgettable experiences for our students. We can’t wait to welcome you!

INTRODUCTION

The BLUE CARD Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a mandatory requirement for individuals involved in child-related work, including homestay hosts, in QLD. This process includes a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and an assessment of any reportable workplace misconduct. Processing times for a National Police Check may take up to four weeks.

Applicants will receive either a clearance to work with children or a bar preventing them from working with children. If approved, the clearance remains valid for five years, with ongoing monitoring throughout this period.

Security Standard: 'No Card, No Start’

When introduced applicants will not be able to commence paid Hosting while their Blue Card application is pending. ‘No Card, No Start’ will bring paid Hosts into line with volunteers and business operators and will prevent someone from employing a person in child-related employment unless the person holds a working with children clearance and the employer has notified the chief executive about the employment or proposed employment of the person. To emphasise the significant responsibility employers, have as gatekeepers of child-related Host/employment, increased penalties will be imposed against an employer who engages an employee without a working with children clearance, if an aggravating circumstance applies. Someone who starts or continues in regulated employment without a Blue Card could face a five-year jail term, in certain circumstances.

For more information, go to the Blue Card website: 

https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/

Personal ID may be Driver's License, Medicare Card or Passport.

NOTE: At Sakura Haven Homestay, we prioritise your privacy with the utmost care. Your documents and ID are securely stored and never kept in a cloud online, ensuring complete confidentiality. We use this information solely to carefully verify and approve students' accommodation, guaranteeing a safe and welcoming homestay experience for everyone.