GOTAFE is looking to partner with local community members that can provide short-term, low-cost accommodation for students.
Covering a wide geographic footprint and providing education opportunities for a substantial community, students travel from all over Victoria to attend blocks of study at local campuses and need suitable accommodation.
Director of student success at GOTAFE, Luke Falzon said the accommodation network provides benefits for both students and hosts, providing students with affordable housing and enabling community members to earn some extra money by leasing their spare rooms.
“The accommodation network has been successful in Wangaratta for several years and we are looking at expanding the program around our campuses in Seymour, Wallan and Shepparton. We know these regions are facing significant housing shortages, so having more affordable accommodation options will enable GOTAFE to support more students and apprentices across Victoria to study in-demand fields and meet current workforce needs,” said Luke.
“If you have a spare room or granny flat that our students can use as a short-term base for their studies, please get in touch with our team and ask about being added to our host register. Once you get added to our host register, GOTAFE staff will get in contact with you when a student requests accommodation for a block of study.”
To find out more about the Student Accommodation Network and to become a host, please visit www.gotafe.vic.edu.au/students/student-accommodation-network.
