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As an AU Pair you take part in a cultural exchange program.
You get the opportunity to EARN and LEARN.
It gives young people from overseas the opportunity to improve their English and live with an Australian family while providing Childcare and light housework in exchange for a small allowance.
As an AU Pair you take part in a cultural exchange program.
You get the opportunity to EARN and LEARN.
It gives young people from overseas the opportunity to improve their English and live with
an Australian family while providing Childcare and light housework in exchange for a small allowance.
Heading as an au pair to Australia, the big Down Under, in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra – it all has a wonderful feeling of freedom and adventure. For many au pairs it’s a chance to find themselves at the other end of the world. For Australian host families, it offers cultural enrichment for the whole family and key help with childcare to make everything a little bit easier.
To get off to the the best possible start for an Australian au pair stay, check and see if you fulfil the eligibility requirements for au pairs and host families that are outlined below.
For the Working Holiday Visa
Subclass 417
- You are 18 - 30 years old.
- You come from Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, Taiwan or United Kingdom.
- You are unmarried and have no children.
- You have a good knowledge of English.
- You have at least 5,000 Australian dollars (AUD) in your bank account and can pay for your travel costs.
- You have never had a Working Holiday Visa for Australia before.*
- You have never had a Work and Holiday Visa (462) for Australia before.
For the Working Holiday Visa
Subclass 462
- You are 18 - 30 years old.
- You come from Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Czech Republic, Chile, China, Ecuador, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, the USA or Vietnam.
- You are unmarried and have no children.
- You have a functional knowledge of English.
- You have at least 5,000 Australian dollars (AUD) in
- your bank account and can pay for your travel costs.
- You meet the required educational requirements.
- You have never had a Work and Holiday Visa (462) for Australia before.
- Your government gives you written confirmation that it approves this stay (not applicable for US citizens).
AU PAIR
- 200 Hours Childcare experience
- English Level: Upper intermediate
- Able to be Au Pair for a period of 6 months
- Up to 25-35 hours per week
- Have a valid driver's license
DEMI PAIR
- English level : Upper Intermediate
- Able to be Demi Pair for a period of 3 months
- Up to 20-25 hours per week