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What is an Au Pair?

An Au Pair is a young person who lives with your family and provides childcare and light household assistance in exchange for accommodation, meals, and pocket money. Au Pairs offer a flexible and affordable childcare solution while participating in a cultural exchange experience.

What is the difference between an Au Pair, Au Pair Plus, and Au Pair Premium?

Au Pair: Suitable for families with children over 2 years of age and provides childcare support and assistance with children's routines.

Au Pair Plus: Has experience caring for children under 2 years of age or has more extensive childcare experience.

Au Pair Premium: A qualified childcare professional or highly experienced caregiver with formal childcare, teaching, nursing, or early childhood education experience.

How many hours can an Au Pair work?

Au Pair hours vary depending on the placement type and family requirements. Most Au Pairs assist with childcare and child-related household duties for between 25 and 35 hours per week. We will help you establish a fair schedule that complies with visa requirements and provides flexibility for both the family and the Au Pair.

How much pocket money does an Au Pair receive?

Pocket money varies depending on the Au Pair's experience, qualifications, hours worked, and responsibilities. As a guide, most families provide weekly pocket money in addition to a private furnished room, meals, and other agreed benefits. We provide families with current guidance on recommended pocket money rates.

What do I need to provide for my Au Pair?

Families are required to provide:

• A private furnished bedroom

• Meals

• Weekly pocket money

• A welcoming and safe family environment

• Reasonable access to household facilities such as Wi-Fi

How long can an Au Pair stay with our family?

Placements can vary from a few months to 12 months or longer, depending on visa conditions and the needs of both the family and Au Pair.

Are Au Pairs qualified childcare workers?

Most Au Pairs are not qualified childcare professionals but have childcare experience. Families requiring additional qualifications should consider an Au Pair Premium.

How does Perfect Au Pairs screen candidates?

All candidates undergo a thorough application process, interviews, reference checks, and screening to ensure they are suitable to work with children and become part of a host family.

Can I choose my Au Pair?

Yes. We provide carefully matched candidate profiles, and families have the opportunity to interview Au Pairs via video call before making a final decision.

What happens if the placement doesn't work out?

While we carefully match families and Au Pairs, we understand that sometimes placements may not be the right fit. We provide ongoing support and work with both parties to resolve issues and, where appropriate, assist with finding a replacement.

What support does Perfect Au Pairs provide?

We provide guidance before, during, and after placement, including matching assistance, interview support, family resources, handbooks, and ongoing advice throughout the placement.

Why choose Perfect Au Pairs?

Perfect Au Pairs provides personalised service, carefully screened candidates, ongoing support, and transparent pricing with no search, activation, or membership fees. Our goal is to create successful, long-lasting matches that benefit both families and Au Pairs.

Still Have Questions?

Our friendly team is here to help. Contact Perfect Au Pairs today to discuss your childcare needs and find the perfect Au Pair for your family.

Email: info@perfectaupairs.com.au