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Hosting an au pair in Australia usually costs around AUD $410 per week in pocket money, plus free room and board. Families may also cover local transport costs and sometimes contribute toward health or accident insurance. Using an agency adds extra placement fees.
An au pair in Australia helps mainly with childcare (school drop-offs/pick-ups, playing, babysitting, homework support) and light household duties (tidying children’s rooms, laundry for kids, preparing simple meals). They are not expected to do heavy cleaning, gardening, or act as professional nannies.
The standard arrangement is 25–35 hours per week, usually up to 6 hours per day. Au pairs must have at least one full day off per week and time for exploring, study, or social activities. For longer placements, 2–4 weeks of paid holiday per year is expected.
A written au pair agreement is strongly recommended in Australia. It should outline duties, working hours, pocket money, holiday, insurance, and termination terms. This helps avoid misunderstandings and is often required by agencies.
Families often use online platforms or au pair agencies. Agencies can be very helpful with contracts, insurance, and making sure the au pair meets visa rules.
If issues arise, families should first try direct communication. If the situation cannot be resolved, the agreement can be ended with reasonable notice (commonly 2 weeks). Agencies can step in to mediate and help arrange a replacement if needed.
Au pairs in Australia are seen as part of the family, not employees. Families are expected to include them in meals, activities, and social life. Cultural exchange is central: au pairs often improve their English while sharing their own culture and language with the children.
At Nina.care, we take great care in selecting au pair candidates who truly fit your family. Our au pairs go through:
✨ A full interview to assess motivation and experience.
✨ English language test
✨ Medical and criminal record checks.
✨ Reference checks from previous host families.
We also save videos from au pair interviews, which you can watch in the au pair’s profile — giving you a clear impression of the candidate before even speaking with them.
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