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SBS Cantonese has reviewed documents, video, and audio recordings, some of which indicate Athena was returned to Hong Kong due to welfare issues since she had nowhere else to reside. In one video, a police officer uses the term “deported,” while an audio recording features a person, reportedly a police officer, informing Athena she might face restrictions on re-entering, although another police officer later assures her that re-entry is possible.
What is alleged to have happened?
Athena contacted the police, reportedly because her host mother was yelling at her. Police arrived at the residence accompanied by a representative from the Department of Training and Workforce Development (DTWD).

WA Police visited Athena’s homestay alongside a delegate from the state’s Department of Training and Workforce Development. Source: AAP / Richard Wainwright
A screen recording of a video call, seen by SBS Cantonese, appears to show Athena’s mother, two police officers, and someone identified by Athena as a family friend based in Perth. Athena can also be heard. In the recording, it is confirmed her mother is looking at booking a flight from Hong Kong to arrive in Perth the following day. One of the police officers then says: “Hold off, we are going to send her home tonight on a flight to Hong Kong … she is going to go home tonight on a flight … she is being deported.”
“After considering the evidence provided by you, past and current homestay/boarding outcomes and academic history, it has been agreed to allow [Athena] to continue her studies, therefore making her appeal successful,” TIWA stated.
‘Very horrible experience’
He believes there is a lack of a standard communication mechanism between local agents and schools, leaving decisions to administrators unfamiliar with international students. He said the Australian government should review its current procedures.

Will Kwong, a Hong Kong-based education consultant who supports girls in their studies, said conflicts between international students and host families do sometimes occur, often due to cultural differences and differing living habits. Source: Supplied