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Be an Au Pair > Go Au Pair Abroad > Australia

Top 5 Questions
from new Au Pairs

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1. Can I choose where I want to live?
2. Will I be accepted into the program if the only experience I have is babysitting?
3. Can Au Pairs travel internationally?
4. If I have a lot of experience, can I make more money?
5. Can Au Pairs stay for more than one year?

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Australia

As the sixth largest country in the world, Australia is the perfect destination for adventure seeking Au Pairs. Australians place a high value on enjoying life, spending time outdoors and participating in sports. During your free time in Australia, you can explore the Great Barrier Reef, which is the largest coral reef in the world, visit the sites in large cities, such as Sydney, or just spend time with friends at the beach.

Au Pair Requirements

• 18-30 years old
• At least 200 hours of previous child care experience as verified through references
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Clean criminal background

Au Pairs that are most attractive to Host Families are able to drive, swim and do not smoke.

Au Pair Duties

As an Au Pair in Australia you are responsible for providing 25-40 hours of child care each week with the possibility of two additional evenings of child care per week. Child care responsibilities can include activities such as meal preparation, baths, naps, general supervision, helping with homework and driving the children to school and activities.

As an Au Pair, you help around the house through light housekeeping. Examples of light housekeeping include laundry, tidying up rooms, making beds and vacuuming. You are not responsible for heavy housework or the overall care of the home.

Au Pair Benefits

Your Host Family in Australia provides you with the following:

• Private room and full board
• $480 - $1080 pocket money per month, depending on experience and hours worked
• Option to place with a host family for 6 months and then travel within Australia for 6 months

Cost

• Application and placement fees
• Travel health insurance
• Airfare to and from Australia
• $230 visa application