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A life-changing and affordable way to experience Australia

There has never been a better time to become an Au Pair!

We are upfront and honest about, our fees so we will tell you exactly how much the program will cost, where your fees go and what's included.

As an AIFS Au Pair you will be given the option to choose a 6 month or greater placement.

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Fees

1st Payment

$99.00

2nd Payment

$796

Total:

$895.00

* Program Fees are subject to change. The First Payment is non-refundable. The Second Payment is due upon confirmation of your placement. Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for further information.

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If you have any questions, contact our team for help.

What Else to Consider

We like to be upfront and honest so there are no hidden surprises

We know what it’s like when hidden costs pop up so we want to be totally upfront and honest with you! There are some third party costs included in the program which are all non refundable.

POLICE CHECK - This fee is paid directly to the Police Check Authority after you’ve passed your interview and is non-refundable (USD17.95).

AUSTRALIAN WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA ($640 AUD) - you don’t have to apply for this until after you have been placed.

FLIGHTS TO AUSTRALIA - You can expect to pay Approximately US$1,500 for flights depending what flight option you choose and the month you depart to Australia.

MEDICAL FORM - Everyone is required to complete an Au Pair in Australia medical form which needs to be completed by a GP. The costs will depend on your Doctor.

WHOOPING COUGH BOOSTER (approx. US$50) - The Australian Department of Health strongly advises that anyone working with children has this booster.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN’S CHECK - This fee can vary depending which state you are placed. The fee ranges from $80-160 (AUD).

INSURANCE - Don't forget to buy your travel insurance before you go!

I liked the security and assurance the AIFS Au Pair in Australia programme provides before and throughout my stay in Australia. This meant that I didn’t need to worry about things such as not being safe when I arrived in Australia. I knew if I ever need help or advice I could contact someone that would respond quickly and efficiently, and the training and orientation really made me feel at ease and made my transition extremely easy.
Natalie

Our Au Pair is a perfect match for our family and we have learnt so many things from each other.
Brisbane AIFS Family

It is so rewarding when the children were excited to see you. Along with little moments like laughing and playing with them.
Chelsea

Why pay when you could do it for free?

AIFS Au Pair in Australia is the largest in Australia and has built a solid reputation one, which you can trust.

When you participate on Au Pair in Australia, you are assured that you will be fully supported throughout your placement. We are not just a website: AIFS has an Australian office for you to use, a community counsellor on hand to support you, and and an experienced Au Pair team. Our worldwide team is dedicated to creating a safe and secure intercultural experience for you. We offer Au Pair in Australia to young people from close to 20 different countries, working closely with long established and experienced international partners.

How do we compare?

You may have heard of websites or companies which offer Au Pair in Australia for free or a small fee. While it may appear attractive at first glance, commonly little or no services/ support are offered before you depart or whilst you are in Australia. Many of these website or companies also encourage families and Au Pairs to sign up at no cost sometimes with the promise to find you a host family really quickly but they don't do any checks on anyone. With few or no police checks or reference checks on your host family, you’ll be living with complete strangers and travelling half way across the world to do this - pretty scary when you think of it right?

Policies and procedures
We have the ethos of quality over quantity. AIFS is the only Au Pair agency which has been accredited by Child Wise. We have strict safeguarding and screening processes for host families and Au Pairs to ensure that all parties are safe and meet our criteria. We also have strict conditions for host families so that they have an obligation to provide you with food, accommodation, an allowance as well as a cap on the amount of hours you do. We are passionate about protecting the rights of all those involved in the program so if you have an issue, we are just a phone call away.

Our service to you

AIFS pride ourselves on providing high quality customer service. Our experienced support team in Australia ensures that both you and your Host Family are fully supported throughout your placement and your stay in Australia. We also have dedicated teams in 20 different countries who will help and support your through the entire application process. From the minute you apply, you'll be given loads of advice on how to find your perfect Host Family and have personalised recommendations provided to you. Our fee covers all the essentials including Airport transfer, 4 nights’ accommodation and breakfasts, walking tours, the AIFS orientation, 24/7 support and free transfer to our Work & Travel programme. For more details about what's included click on "WHAT YOU GET".

Pay

You'll get paid a weekly allowance, a bonus, accommodation and food in exchange for childcare

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What's Included

We want to ensure you have value for your money so find out here, everything that is included in the Au Pair in Australia programme

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Requirements

We don't have many requirements but its worth double checking before you apply

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Get Involved

An Au Pair is motivated, enthusiastic and loves spending time with children! If this sounds like you then we have just what you’re looking for!

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