Important UNSW Global Under 18 Information

Australian Government regulations (National Code) and DIAC (student visa conditions) require students underage age 18 to have appropriate accommodation and welfare arrangements .

When a student is offered a place for Pre Foundation Year English course (PFY), English for Academic Purposes courses (EAP) or UNSW Foundation Year (UFY), UNSW Global must ensure that either the parent/s or legal custodian will accompany the student to Australia or nominate a relative aged over 21 years of age to live and reside with the student that has been approved by DIAC. In every other case, UNSW Global will approve the (CAAW) care arrangements for underage students as required by DIAC and the National Code.

Students accepting an offer for PFY, EAP or UFY may choose one of the care arrangement options acceptable to the Australian Commonwealth Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC). The law specifies that students under 18 must either:

Option 1: Reside in Australia with a parent, custodian, or a relative aged 21 and over of good character nominated by either parent or the person having custody of them approved by DIAC, or

Option 2: Provide evidence that they will be going into care arrangements—for their accommodation, support and general welfare—approved by the education provider for the course in which
they are enrolled (CAAW).

Under Option 2, when UNSW Global signs the CAAW required for student visa processing, we are taking on an important responsibility by confirming to DIAC that appropriate arrangements have been made for the student’s accommodation, support and general welfare. The fee for these arrangements is a CAAW setup fee of $400 plus an additional $10 per week for every week the student remains under 18 years of age during EAP, PFY and/or whilst at UFY.

UNSW Global has procedures in place to ensure that the responsibilities it undertakes in signing CAAW letters to underage students are fulfilled. UNSW Global procedures specify that underage students who are issued with a CAAW letter must agree:

a) to stay in an accommodation arrangement approved by UNSW Global until he/she turns 18 years of age. If the student is in homestay, a UNSW Global staff member will visit the homestay home and meet with the host family to ensure the accommodation and welfare arrangements are adequate. If the student is residing at UniLodge, a UNSW Global staff member will maintain regular contact with Unilodge staff to ensure the accommodation and welfare arrangements are adequate and ensure that it continues to remain appropriate for the student.

b) to attend regular scheduled meetings with a Student Adviser. These meetings give the student an opportunity to discuss any concerns they may have about their accommodation and host family, academic progress and any other personal issue that may be affecting their wellbeing. UNSW Global will monitor the care arrangements of underage students through regular meetings held with the student by a Student Adviser. UNSW Global will report back to the parents of the underage student if required

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For details regarding CAAW arrangements and forms to be completed, please answer the question and follow the instructions carefully.

1. During your study in EAP. PFY and/or UFY, will you be residing with one of your parents, or custodian, or a relative aged 21 and over?

If YES – continue to read details below
(Option 1)

If NO – UNSW Global will sign the CAAW.
Go to No. 2
(Option 2)

You must arrange your own accommodation and approve these arrangements directly with DIAC when applying for a student visa. These will include obtaining a Police Clearance Check of your parent/s, custodian or relative with whom you will reside. A CAAW is not issued by UNSW Global for this option. For further information, please visit the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au and see also student visa application form 157A.

Complete UNSW Global Care Arrangement form, page 1 only: Student Details and Section A. Fax the form to UNSW Global Student Services (+61 2 96622651).

2. When UNSW Global signs the CAAW required for student visa processing, we are taking on an important responsibility by confirming to DIAC that appropriate arrangements have been made for the student’s accommodation, support and general welfare. The fee for these arrangements is a CAAW setup fee of $400 plus an additional $10 per week for every week the student remains under 18 years of age during EAP, PFY and/or whilst at UFY.

You must choose one of the following accommodation arrangements:

a.   UFS Residential College (UniLodge@UNSW)—Go to No. 3

b.   New Homestay Placement—Go to No. 4

c.   Stay with a friend or relative —Go to No. 5

3. UNSW Foundation Studies (UFS) Residential College (UniLodge@UNSW)

If you choose this type of accommodation, you must complete UNSW Global Care Arrangement form, page 1: Student Details and page 2: Sections B, C and D. Fax the form to UNSW Global Student Services (+61 2 96622651).

Notes:

If you have received an offer of enrolment for studies at EAP, PFY or UFY, but have not already applied for the Residential College (UniLodge@UNSW), you can download and print an Application Form from www.unilodge.com.au and fax it to Unilodge (+61 2 9017 6251).

UniLodge will then contact you or your agent directly to advise availability
and advise the steps and deposit to be paid to confirm your accommodation booking.

Once you have applied and confirmed a room, UNSW Global will verify with UniLodge that a place has been confirmed before issuing the CAAW. Should a room not be available and/or confirmed, you will need to arrange homestay accommodation to be eligible for the CAAW (see No. 4).

UniLodge@UNSW will require your flight arrival details to ensure your room
is available for your first day.

It is also compulsory for all CAAW underage students to go directly to their approved accommodation upon arrival.

See‘Living in Sydney’ to view UFY Residential College information.

You do not have to continue to read the remaining information.

4. New HomeStay Placement

If you choose this type of accommodation, you must complete UNSW Global Care Arrangement form, page 1: Student Details and page 2: Sections B, C and D. Fax the form to UNSW Global Student Services (+61 2 96622651).

Notes:

You will need to apply to one of the homestay agencies with whom UNSW Global has special arrangements with through the agents on-line application. Please choose only one agent below to make your application for a host family.

Auzzie Families Homestay Care P/L
Rear Suite 4,
793-795 New South Head Road,
Rose Bay NSW 2029
Australia
Phone: 61 2 9301 0900
Fax: 61 2 9301 0999
Mobile: 0419 628 168
E-mail: bookings@auzziefamilies.com
www.auzziefamilies.com

or

Stay Down Under P/L
PO BOX 423,
Killara NSW 2071 Australia
Phone: 61 2 8901 4499
Fax: 61 2 8901 4599
Mobile: 61 410761499
E-mail: vicky.cordingley@staydownunder.com.au
www.staydownunder.com.au

Once you have applied to the homestay agent directly using their on-line application, you will be invoiced for the placement/administration fee and for four weeks accommodation fees in advance.

Please note: Homestay fees are additional to the care arrangement fees charged by UNSW Global and are invoiced separately by the homestay agency.

UNSW Global's Accommodation and Welfare Officer will liaise with the homestay agent to check that you have applied and paid the homestay fees. Once payment has been received by the homestay agency, the agent will send a host family profile to UNSW Global for approval.

UNSW Global inspects the homestay and meets the homestay host to assess whether arrangement is appropriate. Once the homestay is approved by UNSW Global, a notice of approval is sent to the homestay agent. The homestay agent will then confirm the homestay placement with you by sending the host family profile.

The homestay agent will also require your flight arrival details to ensure that the host family will be available to greet you on your first day.

It is compulsory for all CAAW underage students to go directly to their approved accommodation upon arrival.

You do not have to continue to read the remaining information.

5. Stay with a friend or relative

If you choose this type of accommodation, you must complete UNSW Global Care Arrangement form, page 1: Student Details and page 2: Sections B, C and D. Fax the form to UNSW Global Student Services (+61 2 96622651).

Notes

UNSW Global inspects the nominated friend or relative who wishes to provide homestay accommodation for you and meets the host to assess whether the arrangement is appropriate.

Once the homestay is approved by UNSW Global, your contact details and the details of your nominated friend or relative are sent through to a homestay agent for registration.

The homestay agent will send an invoice for the registration/placement fee to you. Once paid, the homestay agent will contact the nominated homestay and organise a date to register the host family.

Please note: Homestay fees are additional to the care arrangement fees charged by UNSW Global and are invoiced separately by the homestay agency. Approval of nominated homestays is subject to UNSW Global’s nominated host family standards and registration of the family with the homestay agency. For a copy of the standards, please see Nominated Homestay Information.

Once the nominated homestay has been registered and approved by both the homestay agent and UNSW Global, a host family profile is sent to you as confirmation of your accommodation.

The homestay agent will also require your flight arrival details to ensure that the host family will be available to greet you on your arrival.

It is compulsory for all CAAW underage students to go directly to their approved accommodation upon arrival.