Applying to stay at flo

Process for applying (from 1 August 2025)

1. Online application form and payment

Start by completing the online form with your general details, including contact information for yourself, a parent or guardian, and two referees. You’ll also respond to a few longer questions to help us understand who you are and what you're hoping to get out of your time at Flo. Medical details are also required. A $75 non-refundable application fee is payable by credit card when submitting the form. Please note this fee does not guarantee acceptance. Flo accepts applicants aged 18 to 24; those turning 18 during the year will be assessed individually.

2. Interview

Once your application and payment are received, we’ll be in touch to schedule an interview — either in person or over the phone. This is a relaxed and friendly chat where we get to know each other better and hear more about why you’d like to live at Flo. It also gives you the chance to ask any questions about the Lodge or student life. You're welcome to have a parent or guardian attend the interview with you if you prefer.

3. Acceptance, contract & payment of bond and initial fees

After the interview, we’ll let you know the outcome of your application. If successful, we’ll email you a contract along with instructions for payment to confirm your place. To secure your spot, you’ll need to pay a bond, two weeks' rent in advance, and a $1000 amenities fee. From here, your name and email will be used to keep you updated as you prepare to move in and begin life at Flo.

process for applying

1. Online application form and payment

General details: including contacts for you, parent/guardian and referees. Get to know you: longer responses about you and what you're looking to get out of staying at Flo.Medical details. Payment of application fee. We require payment of a non-refundable $75 application fee by credit card to accept your application. Please note that payment of this fee does not guarantee acceptance.NB. Flo Harris Lodge offers accommodation to 18 – 24 year olds (ie. applicants turning 18 will be assessed on a case-by-case basis as to suitability, applicants over the age of 24 will not be considered for residency)


2. Interview

We'll contact you shortly to organise either a face-to-face or phone interview. We'd like to meet you first and talk about what you want from Flo, but it’s a nice chat. You're welcome to bring a family member as well.


3. Acceptance, contract & payment of bond and initial fees

After the interview we'll let you know whether or not you've been accepted. If successful we'll send you a contract with payment details to confirm your place for residence. To get started enter your name and email. Your email will be used to keep in touch with you about your application.

Online applications open 1 August 2025

What they have to say about us!

Living Flo has given me the opportunity to connect and build friendships with a range of wonderful people that I may not have met otherwise. Proving built in friendships when moving away from home.

Kate
Former Resident

Living at Flo has been such a good experience for me! I have grown in my faith and learnt a lot about how to function, living out of home. The community is so welcoming and inviting, and has turned an accommodation place into a home away from home.

Emily
Former Resident

Flo is a soft landing in a year full of change. From practical skills and good study habits to a supportive group of friends and Chaplains who are there to support you in transitioning to independence.

Jacob
Former Resident

Flo quickly became my home away from home because of the genuine care the residents have for each other. I feel like I've known my friends here for years, not just months. Finding my feet in Sydney was challenging, but with friends going through the same things and amazing chaplains to talk to about literally anything, Flo was everything I needed and more.

Ebony
Former Resident

I moved into Flo so quiet and nervous and after spending a year here I have made lifelong friends. It's like living with 50 of your best friends. I have grown as a person and Flo was the best thing for me.

Laura
Former Resident

I have found my experience at Flo to be extremely beneficial to me. I am now close enough to my College to be able to focus well on my studies, and the group of people here are great fun to be around. Flo is a great community; fun, supportive and I have absolutely loved living here.

Dan
Former Resident