Au-Pair Australia
Au-Pair Australia
Being an Au-Pair in Australia will be one of the best adventures of your life! Not only is Australia a country full of incredible landscapes, rich flora and fauna. The “Land Down Under” will also let you improve your English skills.
After finishing high school or your bachelor's degree you might be wondering what to do next. Many people are looking for alternatives for a gap year. Of course, Australia is suitable for work and travel. But being alone in a foreign country can be scary for some people. Finding a Host Family in Australia is just the right thing for you when you would prefer to
- have the support of a Host Family
- delve into the everyday life of natives
- improve your language skills talking to native speakers
- save money, since you will not pay for accommodation or full board
This sounds great to you? Then find out more! We have compiled everything you need to know about the program in Australia. Get ready to live this experience!
Au-Pair in Australia
Age: 18 – 30 years- Length of stay: 3 – 12 months (max. 6 months with the same Host Family)
- Working hours: 25 – 35 hours per week
- Holiday: 2 weeks holiday for a 6 months stay. Au-Pairs should have at least one day off per week. At least one free Sunday every month.
- Traveling expenses: Au-Pairs must pay for their own travel expenses.
- Insurance: In Australia, Au-Pairs should pay for their own insurance. It is important that the insurance protects you from accidents, medical emergencies and sickness.
- Pocket money: 150 – 230 AUS$ per week (about 7 AUS$ per hour).
- Visa requirements: Working Holiday Visa
You are between 18 and 30 years old- You are fluent in English
- You are healthy and a non-smoker
- You like to take care of kids
- You are not married or have children of your own
- Your country has a Working Holiday agreement with Australia
1. Application
Complete your application and send it to the agency. Once you have gathered all the documents, the agency will send your profile to their partner in Australia and start the search for a Host Family. You can also find a family on your own. In this case you will need to set up a profile and insert your letter to the Host Family.
2. Find a Host Family
The Australian partners will look for a family for you and send them your application! In case you are looking for a family with AuPair.com, the system will send you lists of matching Host Families which you can get in touch with.
3. Placement
If the Host Family is interested, the agency will send you their application so you can arrange a video call. Be sure to ask a lot of questions and reach an agreement. Remember to include all the important points in the contract. On AuPair.com the family will let you know if they are interested. You can then schedule a video interview with them.
4. Visa
Be sure to apply for the Working Holiday Visa. Contact the Australian Embassy to get more information.
5. Departure
Book a flight and prepare everything for your amazing experience in Australia.
Your adventure in Australia is possible with a Working Holiday Visa. There are two subclasses, depending on your country of origin:
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 462): Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay and the USA.
Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417): Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden and Taiwan.
To apply for these visas, the stay must be approved by the Australian Government. Candidates will also need to prove that they have at least $5000 AUD in a bank account. In some cases, they also need to meet certain educational requirements.
In Australia, participants can stay up to 6 months with the same Host Family. They will apply for a 6-month visa and then apply for an extension once they found a new Host Family.
Remember that the Working Holiday Visa can only be approved for up to a year.
Insurance:
To apply for the visa you need a private insurance. This is not only a requirement but also a way to be safe while living abroad.
Testimonial
“I met really cool people, discovered breathtaking nature and I am now rich of experiences” – Kathrin, Au-Pair in Australia
Au-Pair Workshops
Au-Pair agencies organize free information meetings in which you can find out more about the Au-Pair program. Of course, this is also the perfect chance to learn more about the stay in Australia.
To help you get ready for your adventure, agencies also offer workshops in which you will learn more about the responsibilities during the stay, get ideas for children games, share some tips on how to deal with homesickness and adapt to your host country.
