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Live & Learn France, Germany
or Brazil.
Rules of the Program
Most of the rules below will be obvious; however, we lay them
out clearly so there is no ambiguity about what is required
from you. If you break the rules your participation on the program
may be terminated.
Certain circumstances could lead to your host family asking
you to leave the home. If you lose your family due to unacceptable
behaviour on your part, Student Placement Australia or our overseas
partners will not find you a new family. The following behaviour
is not acceptable and will automatically lead to termination
of the program:
- Use of internet or telephone without permission
- Excessive use of internet or a cell phone
- Refusal to help with chores (no more or less than other
family members)
- Drunkenness or use of drugs
- Working without a work permit
- Any criminal offence
The most important rule is to respect the host family but
this is harder to define as different families have different
expectations. It may take time to work out what is expected
of you and misunderstandings do happen. The following would
probably be solved in a family discussion but could lead to
a written warning and a repeat of the behaviour may lead to
expulsion from the program.
- Failure to inform family where you are going
- Failure to comply with a request to be home by a certain
time
- Untidiness or lack of hygiene
- Rudeness
- Spending excessive amounts of time in your room i.e. refusal
to integrate
We sincerely hope that both you and your family will form a long-term,
close friendship, enriching your lives on a personal level and
also contributing to international understanding. We know you
will want to be a good ambassador for Australia and if you need
assistance in resolving differences of opinion with your family
you can call on our partner for advice and guidance.
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