Our company provides Guardianship services to any future international minor students and their parents and their parents, Australian schools and international agents in Australia and New Zealand . Guardianship services and related documents are mandatory condition and requirement from Australian Immigration Government for successful visa approval and admission to schools in Australia to future minor international students. The Custodian company has more than 40 custodian/guardian professionals all over Australia and can assist almost any inquiry in 24-72 hours hours . There are 2 types of Guardianship plans : 6 month and 12 month. Our company also does not require to order any additional services, such as homestay or accommodation, together with Guardianship services . All additional services are optional .

 

 

 

 

Guardianship Services include, but not limited to:

• Assisting with Guardianship Declaration form(157N) and other related documents from notaries and couriers
• Controlling the student performance at school and well being outside the school and reporting updates to all interested parties
• Maintain communication with school, parents, homestay family and other related to the student parties, regarding any questions about the student
• Meeting with student, if applicable and/or in case of emergency, with aim to help and assist student with unusual situation
• Assisting with school documents signature and preparation, as per parents' approval and school's permission
• Help with finding proper medical doctor and proper insurance for medical assistance
• Arrange the airport pick up and drop off, if applicable
• Other services, as per parents and schools request, following special separate service agreement

 

Why Do you need Guardianship for minor students in Australia/NZ ?

In Australia, guardianship for a minor student is a legal and practical requirement when an international student under the age of 18 studies there. The government and schools want to ensure that young students are properly cared for and supported while living away from their parents. Here’s why guardianship is needed:

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1. Legal Requirement by the Australian Government

• The Department of Home Affairs requires that students under 18 must have appropriate welfare arrangements in place before a student visa is granted.

• Parents must either:

  • Nominate a guardian (a parent, relative, or trusted family friend over 21 years old who is living in Australia), or

  • Accept a school-arranged guardian or accommodation provider approved by the institution.

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2. Safety and Welfare

• The guardian acts in place of the parent, ensuring the student is safe, housed properly, and looked after.

• They oversee health, wellbeing, and day-to-day living arrangements.

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3. School and Community Support

• Schools in Australia generally require an onshore guardian for minors. The guardian:

  • Attends school meetings on behalf of the parent.

  • Signs important documents (permission slips, academic reports, excursion approvals).

  • Communicates between the school and parents overseas.

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4. Health and Emergency Responsibility

• If the student becomes sick or faces an emergency, the guardian:

  • Takes the student to doctors or hospitals.

  • Makes medical decisions if parents cannot be reached immediately.

  • Ensures health insurance (OSHC) is properly used.

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5. Visa Compliance

• Without a proper guardianship arrangement, the student visa application may be refused or cancelled.

• Guardianship arrangements are part of the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) issued by schools.

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6. Practical Everyday Needs

• Minors often need help with banking, transport, shopping, and adjusting to life in Australia.

• A guardian provides cultural guidance, supervises curfews, and supports the student’s independence in a safe manner.

You need guardianship for a minor student in Australia because it is legally required, ensures safety and welfare, provides parental support in daily life, and is essential for visa approval. It gives both parents and schools peace of mind that the student is properly cared for while studying abroad.