Close family friend to act as caregiver

Nominate a non-relative (close family friend), or cousin to act as your approved caregiver (The person must be over the age of 21). Please note: the person you nominate to be your caregiver will be visited at their home by Monash staff to inform them of their care-giving duties and responsibilities prior to the issuing of the Confirmation of Acceptable Accommodation / Welfare Form (CAAW) and your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE).

There will be a cost of $250 for this service and you will be billed separately through an invoice from Homestay Accommodation Services.

Step 1 Complete the Under 18 care arrangements form (new students) (pdf 134kb).
Step 2 Download (or complete form sent to you in under 18 package) the 'Parental/guardian authorisation for under age access' form (pdf 100kb)'. Have your parents or guardian sign the form and provide the form to Monash University International Recruitment Services with your acceptance and accommodation and welfare documents.
Step 3 Arrange for the caregiver in Australia to complete the Statutory Declaration Form (pdf, 29kb).
Step 4 All members of the household aged 18 and over to complete a Working with Children Check (WWCC) which can be found at the Department of Justice website. Alternatively your Care-giver (Non relative) can obtain an application form at their nearest Australia Post outlet.
Step 5 Sign and date International Student Course Agreement (ISCA) and arrange payment of tuition fees.
Step 6 Send the completed and appropriately signed forms to Monash University International Recruitment Services office.
Step 7

Receive the signed 'Education Provider Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation/Welfare' (CAAW) form and your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) from Monash University International Recruitment Services.

The eCOE and CAAW will be issued after the required deposit and ISCA documents have been received and Monash has made a decision to approve the arrangements.
Step 8 Apply for your student visa submitting required documentation (including eCOE and CAAW) to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Step 9 Provide payment for your Family Friend Checking and Approval service.

Important

Please note that evidence of Working with Children Check (WWCC) for every member of the household aged 18 and over is required before an eCOE or CAAW can be issued to a student under age 18.

Please go to the Department of Justice website to request a WWC form.

Alternatively your caregiver (non-relative) can visit their nearest Australia Post outlet.