Under 18 students accommodation and welfare
Students under 18 years of age must obtain approval for accommodation and welfare arrangements from the University. This is required by the DHA unless you are under the care of a parent or nominated relative who resides in Australia.
We will appoint you the services of the Parental Representative if we are taking responsibility for approving your accommodation and welfare arrangements. This person will oversee your welfare arrangements until you turn 18 years of age. You must not enter Australia before the welfare arrangements are due to commence. This is a student visa requirement.
You must seek written approval from the University if you wish to change your accommodation and welfare arrangements while you are under 18.
| Accommodation and Welfare arrangements for international students under 18 years | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTION | ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENTS | WELFARE ARRANGEMENTS | APPROVAL OF ARRANGEMENTS |
| Own arrangements | With Parent or Legal Custodian or Nominated Relative aged 21 years or over and of good character* living in Australia or accompanying the student on a Student Guardian Visa | By Parent or Legal Custodian or Nominated Relative aged 21 years or over and of good character* living in Australia or accompanying the student on a Student Guardian Visa | Department of Home Affairs |
| Parent or Legal Custodian requests arrangements are made by University of Newcastle | Australia Homestay Network | University of Newcastle | University of Newcastle |
*Nominated Relative aged 21 years or over and of good character: Spouse, De facto partner, Sibling, Grandparent, Aunt or Uncle, Niece or Nephew, Step-parent, Step-sibling, Step-grandparent, Step-aunt or uncle, Step-niece or nephew.
**Parental Representative is an employee of the University appointed to oversee for the welfare arrangements of students until they turn 18 years of age.
Under 18 students must meet with the Parental Representative fortnightly or as required to maintain appropriate welfare conditions.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.