Who needs a hotel or hostel when you have friends!  In the spirit of friendship and honest cross cultural understanding SWY Australia is part of the international SWY Homestay Network.  Share the experience of local life and extend the learning experience of your SWY, IYEO exchange or SSEAYP program. 

All members of the SWY Australia alumni are able to Current SWY Homestay Network partner nations include: Australia,  Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belguim, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Solomon Islands, Spain, Sweden, Tonga, Uruguay, Unites States of America, Venezuela.

Australia is a HUGE and beautiful nation.  Our national capital is Canberra and as you can see on the map below we have many other famous capital cities.  You can stay in the city or choose a country destination.



SWY Australia is delighted to be one of the most popular destinations for the SWY Homestay Network.  Perhaps it is our hospitality, our beaches, our smiles... or just the Kangaroos and Koalas!  Whatever your reason, SWY Australia invites you to enquire.

JOIN our network - offer to host or nominate friends and family who are interested

SHARE your experiences - photos and stories of your adventure

If you want to source your accommodation independently, here are online links that are very helpful:

QUEENSLAND Tourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
NEW SOUTH WALES Tourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
VICTORIA Tourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
NORTHERN TERRITORY Tourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
WESTERN AUSTRALIATourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
TASMANIA Tourism Accommodation CLICK HERE
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Accomm CLICK HERE