A Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) letter is issued where the Principal has undertaken responsibility for approving the accommodation, support and welfare arrangements for a student under 18 years of age who is not residing with a parent, legal guardian or DHA approved relative. In these circumstances, a homestay provider must also be appointed.
A homestay provider is nota legal guardian for an overseas student. Parents retain legal guardianship of their children and the School has School remains at all times responsible for the welfare and accommodation arrangements for that overseas student under the CAAW arrangements while they are in Australia.
A homestay provider supports the School in providing the care, support and accommodation for an overseas student when not in boarding.