2023 Sister City Student Exchange Program
Applications for the 2023 Student Exchange Program have now closed.
Do you have a high-school aged child who would like to see the world?
Join our Student Exchange Program to Lismore's Sister City, Yamato Takada in Japan.
About the program
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Lismore and Yamato Takada.
The cultural friendship Lismore has shared with Yamato Takada is the oldest Sister City relationship in Australia, having signed the official agreement on 7 August, 1963. Since this time, both cities have enjoyed mutual student exchange visits, cultural and educational activities, tourism opportunities and visits between Mayors, Councillors and citizens.
The annual Sister City Student Exchange Program is an ongoing legacy of the agreement, enabling local high school students to get a taste of Japanese culture, cuisine and history on the annual 10-day exchange.
Unlike a tourist holiday, students stay with host families, visit local schools and even meet local dignitaries and the Mayor, giving them a unique insight into life in Yamato Takada.
Student Exchange September/October
The Lismore Student Exchange will take place during the September/October NSW School Holidays across these dates: 26 September, 2023 to 10 October, 2023.
Nominations for secondary students aged 14-19 to participate in the exchange program are open and the application form can be downloaded.
Student Exchange Application Form
This Expression of Interest is open from Monday, 15 May 2023 to 5pm, Friday, 9 June 2023.
*Students are required to fund the cost of their trip
Chaperone Applications
As part of the Student Exchange trip to Yamato Takada, a chaperone will be required to accompany the students for the duration of the visit.
If you are interested in being considered for the chaperone position, please download complete the application form.
This Expression of Interest is open from Monday, 15 May 2023 to 5pm, Friday, 9 June 2023.
Host Family Applications
The Yamato Takada Student exchange will take place in July/August with students arriving in Australia from 26 July, 2023 and departing 8 August, 2023.
If you are interested in being a host family for visiting Japanese students, please download and complete the application form.
This Expression of Interest is open from Monday, 15 May 2023 to 5pm, Friday, 9 June 2023.
Applications can be emailed to: engagement@lismore.nsw.gov.au
For more information or assistance with your application, please contact Elizabeth, Community Engagement Officer on 6625 0500 or by email: engagement@lismore.nsw.gov.au
Who's Listening
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Phone 6625 0500 Email engagement@lismore.nsw.gov.au