Claudia Kohler

Homestay Network Founder – Claudia Kohler: 1948 to 2001

Claudia Kohler established Homestay Network single-handedly in 1987 and it soon grew into the most successful Homestay organisations in Sydney. A vivacious and charismatic woman, Claudia recognised the need to offer international students the experience of Sydney whilst living as part of a family.  Claudia and Peter opened their home to international guests in the mid 1980's and enjoyed hosting a broad range of nationalities and sharing cultural experiences. It is these same cultural experiences that Claudia envisaged hosts today would also enjoy. From these humble beginnings Homestay Network was born.

Many of our Homestay families knew Claudia as the face of Homestay Network and even during her years of suffering cancer Claudia continued as the Managing Director of Homestay Network with remarkable dedication. Sadly Claudia passed away in 2001, however Homestay Network has continued to provide quality host families for international students. Claudia built a lasting rapport with the many agents, host families, language centres, private and public schools and government bodies and is missed by all.