Australians sign up to offer homes to stranded international students

Hundreds of Australian families are signing up to house some of the thousands of international students facing financial hardship and homelessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homestay Source: SBS

A discounted short-term homestay accommodation scheme has just started, in anticipation of tough times ahead

Despite paying taxes, these students are not eligible for federal supports like JobKeeper or JobSeeker, and with no way of going home, there are fears many will become destitute and homeless.

 

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