Hockey Australia Host Families EOI

Hockey Australia and Hockey WA are currently seeking expressions of interest from prospective Host Families for athletes relocating to Perth for the end of 2023 and beyond.

Hockey Australia recognises the importance of encouraging and supporting a player’s independence and personal growth. Our Host Families are an important part of this process.

This includes helping them to adjust to life in Perth while managing the expectations of being an elite athlete, providing them with the necessary life skills to live independently and supporting them while they adjust to being away from their home comforts.

The majority of players who are required to move to Perth will do at the end of December / start of January, and we would hope to have arrangements in place for them before the Christmas Break. The length of stay for athletes is expected to be at least up until Paris, in July 2024.

The three most important indicators of success for host family relationships are:

• Closeness to training facility and other players
• Good balance between active household and player having their own private space
• Ability for the athlete to renter the home environment smoothly after regular periods of being away

This a tremendous opportunity to host and help athletes prepare to put their hand up to be selected for the Paris Olympics as you would play an integral part of their development and preparation.

Our previous Host Families have found the experience to be very rewarding. If you are interested in becoming a Host Family and would like to find out more, please fill in the form via the link below by 25 August, 2023.

Host Family EOI