2023

2022

  • Disability Homestay Network (DHN) launched

2021

  • Secured over $600,000 in Private Offer equity funding
  • Virtual Homestay ENGLISH (VHE) program launched
  • AmeriStudent and American Homestay Network merged into StudentRoomStay.com platform
  • Reached 68,000 students placed

2020

  • Launch of International Student Support Network to help ‘at risk’ international students
  • MSI attained 25% shareholding in StudentRoomStay International (SRSI)
  • MSI secured development, management and territory distribution rights agreement with SRSI
  • StudentRoomStay.com marketplace goes live
  • Developed proof-of-concept and framework for Disability Homestay Network (DHN)
  • My Virtual Homestay program launched
  • PIEoneer Awards Highly Commended Finalist for Accommodation Provider of the Year

2019

  • Global Strategic investment partner AmeriStudent (USA based) joins the Group
  • Debt free position for the Group through AmeriStudent major international investment ~$4.5M AUD
  • Start With Us initiative launched
  • Reaching ~10,000 homestay placements globally in the year

2018

  • PIEoneer Awards Finalist - Accommodation Provider of the Year
  • Approved Accommodation Operator (and the only homestay organisation) appointed for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
  • MyStay ENGLISH immersion program launched
  • ISWP app launched in conjunction with Morneau Shepell (now LifeWorks)

2017

  • Finalised restructure of the Group
  • Established MSI IT Development team
  • PIEoneer Awards Finalist - Accommodation Provider of the Year

2016

  • New AHN Brisbane office opened at Toowong
  • Reached 35,000 students placed
  • Established global franchising model
  • MyStay International established
  • Launch of new AHN and AHN USA websites

2015

  • Consolidation of Group into MyStay International (MSI) and control of IP
  • Launch of new Structure and new Homestay Management System
  • AHN appointed by Allianz Global Assistance as the preferred homestay manager in Australia

2014

  • Reached 20,000 students placed

2013

  • Remarkable Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution from the Council of International Students Australia (CISA)
  • Australian Homestay Network - Premier of QLD Export Awards - Business Services Finalist

2012

  • American Homestay Network (AHN USA) established
  • AHN introduced the Community Placement Network which placed 600 refugees for Australian Government

2011

  • Reached 10,000 students placed
  • Certificate of Appreciation for commitment to the Blue Card System from the Queensland Government

2010

  • SA/NT office opened
  • NSW licensee

2009

  • Brisbane office opened
  • AHN given a commendation through the Australian Senate Inquiry into the Welfare of International Students
  • Reached first 1,000 students placed

2008

  • Launch of AHN Homestay Management System (HMS1)
  • Perth office opened
  • First student placed (Yuen Ki Ng) in September
  • First licensee Victoria appointed
  • Gold Coast office opened

2007

  • Incorporation of the Australian Homestay Network (AHN)