Beatrice (16) from Italy: With a sunny, extroverted personality, I love meeting new people. It is my motto to always leave someone happier than you found them! I have many hobbies and interests including skiing and going to the gym, but one of the things I love to do most is cook and bake! I’m really curious to know what it’s like to live as an Australian and hope to become your lifelong friend!
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Your generosity could change a life!
The hospitality of WEP’s wonderful volunteer host families has led to teenagers from around the world being able to realise their dreams. Becoming a host family will make you part of a diverse community of volunteers passionate about discovering and sharing cultures. Our community consists of:
1000+ host families
500+ local coordinators
1000+ overseas exchange students
200+ schools
To find out more about the students who have applied to come to Australia in 2022, fill out the form below and we’ll send you more information!
Host A WEP Student Arriving in 2022!
Erika (16) from French-speaking Canada: A lover of the great outdoors, my adventurous spirit has been nurtured by my parents who have blessed me with some amazing travel opportunities. Apart from seeing some fascinating parts of the world, these experiences have also made me resourceful, independent and open minded. My other interests are hiking, camping, reading and cooking, I also love to spend my time playing my ukelele. Returning to Australia is a dream come true and I can’t wait!
Elisabetta (16) from Italy: Bright, bubbly and cheerful, I am very curious about other cultures and it is my biggest dream to live in another country! I love school and study hard but also like to have fun with my friends. I have many hobbies, my favourite being athletics. I'd love to visit for its beautiful landscapes and to live in a different hemisphere. I’d love to become part of your family and am looking forward to trying out new things and sharing my culture with you
Eline (17) from Belgium: Coming from a family who have travelled extensively - I have long had the travel bug and dreamt of discovering Australia! I am mature and responsible, I love to dance and have been learning ballet and contemporary styles most of my life. I am also a leader of my local Scout group, which I love. I have heard the Australian are very friendly, which is great because i love meeting new people and making friends.
Pia (16) from France: Although I am a quiet girl by nature and reading is my favourite pastime, I am also highly sociable and love spending time with my friends. I always have the smile and I live each moment to the full. I am reliable, responsible and respectful. I recently discovered Formula 1 racing, which has become a huge passion of mine. I've watched the Netflix series in English so that I can become fluent and be able to communicate easily with you, my Australian family!
Annika (15) Germany: As a nature, water and animal lover, it has always been my dream to visit Australia and I am so grateful to finally have the opportunity! I have many interests, but my favourite hobbies are dancing and music. I am also a bookworm and my mum and I like to complete projects together like baking, sewing or painting. Australia is a very special and fascinating country and I can’t wait to discover the country of my dreams!
This sounds great! How do I find out more?
- Fill out the form below to receive student information or call us on 1300 884 733
- Discuss the program with your family
- Choose and place a hold on your favourite student
- Apply to become a WEP host family
- GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER!
