Japanese Cultural Exchange Opportunity 2024

Host families wanted

For over 30 years, Santa Sabina has enjoyed hosting Japanese exchange students from Japan. These exchanges have provided a valuable learning experience for both hosted and hosting students and fostered many ever-lasting friendships.

The students are looking forward to this opportunity to live in Australia and share customs, traditions and culture with Australian families. The students will be arriving on 28 April and expected to depart on 29 June. We are asking families to host for two to five weeks during this time. The exchange student will contribute a weekly fee of $250 to each host family. 

A meeting will be held towards the end of Term 1 to introduce host families to each other and to answer any questions you may have. In the past, Australian families have thoroughly enjoyed the hosting experience and have recommended it to others. We thank you in anticipation of your assistance.

If you would be interested in hosting one of these students next year, please email Ms Shiragaki: a.shiragaki@ssc.nsw.edu.au. Please note that family members aged 18 or older are requested to apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). It is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW and there is no application fee for a volunteer. 

Thank you for your interest in the program.

Aya Shiragaki
Japanese Teacher