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Where students stay during their studies plays an important role in creating a positive educational experience. Home environment is even more important for students who are living and studying away from family and friends for the first time. Canning College provides advice and guidance to ensure students are comfortably and safely housed. Feeling comfortable at home, allows students to better focus on their studies.

There are several purpose-built student accommodation facilities within walking distance of Canning College, as shown on the map below. Yugo Perth University Campus is directly opposite Canning College, while UniLodge at Curtin University has a number of nearby accommodation options. The Vickery House UniLodge property shares a boundary with Canning College and is just a few minutes’ walk from the Student Services building. Students under 18 years of age are generally housed in accommodation provided through the Australian Homestay Network.

Supporting Students

The Canning College Accommodation Officer is available through Student Services to provide extra support when searching for suitable accommodation. This includes:

  • providing information on types of accommodation and pricing
  • guidance on accommodation locations and public transport journey times
  • assisting students in communicating with real estate agents
  • liaising with Australian Homestay Network as required

Nearby Accommodation

There are a number of accommodation options within walking distance of campus that are available to students over 18 years of age. Accommodation at Yugo Perth University Campus and UniLodge at Curtin University is furnished and includes on-site management.

There is also student accommodation closer to Perth city centre, as well as rental or shared housing options across the metropolitan area for those seeking independent living.

StudyPerth, the main international student services organisation in Western Australia, provides information on a wide range of accommodation. 

The location of accommodation often requires students to use public transport on their journey to the college. Travel may include taking a bus, train, ferry or a combination of these transport modes.

Short-stay options

Some students over 18 years of age choose short-stay accommodation on their initial arrival in Perth as they consider their long-term options. In these cases, students should be aware of the higher cost of staying in short-stay accommodation and understand that sourcing and obtaining a more permanent place to stay requires time and effort.  Although the college Accommodation Officer provides guidance, the responsibility for securing suitable accommodation rests with the student.

More information on short-stay accommodation is on the StudyPerth website, including discounted rates available to international students. 

Arrangements For Students Under 18 Years

Canning College takes particular care to ensure students under the age of 18 years have appropriate arrangements made for their welfare and accommodation, as required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. This includes the Canning College principal assuming the role of guardian for all under 18 students who are not living with a relative.

Accommodation options for students under 18 years of age are:

  • Homestay services provided by the Australian Homestay Network (AHN). Canning College works with AHN to arrange homestay placements. Homestay host families provide meals, access to the internet and a place to study. Hosts assist with everyday needs such as laundry and cleaning. Students are encouraged to join host families in their routine where appropriate (for example, at mealtimes) to improve English skills. More information is available on the AHN website. Students over 18 years may also choose to stay with a homestay host.
  • Living with a direct family relative. Students who choose this option must have approval from the Department of Home Affairs using a 157N form
  • Living with a relative or family friend under a parent-nominated homestay arrangement. This is managed and approved by Canning College (or AHN) on a case-by-case basis. A parent-nominated host must be over the age of 21, have a valid visa to stay in Australia with the student before the student turns 18 or finishes study, and have a Working with Children Check.

Further details on under-18 welfare are available on the Department of Home Affairs website.