Find the Right Au Pair for Your Family
Welcoming an Au Pair into your home is a big decision, so choosing the right agency matters. With AIFS, every Au Pair is carefully screened and supported, giving your family peace of mind. Hosting an Au Pair is more than childcare; it’s a meaningful cultural exchange. Whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Cooma or Cairns, we’ll help you find the perfect Au Pair.
What We Do
Welcome to AIFS Au Pair
Thinking about hosting an Au Pair?
Book a free consultation with our expert Au Pair team and chat through how the program works, what to expect, and how to find the right match for your family.
Get to know us
Meet Your Future Au Pair
Meet some of our carefully screened Au Pairs looking to join Australian Host Families. Register today to view more profiles and find the right match for your family
Platinum
Viktoria from Austria
Willing to care for up to 4 kids aged 0+
Platinum
Angelique from Germany
Willing to care for up to 4 children aged 1+
Classic
Martha from the UK
Willing to care for up to 3 children aged 1+
Classic
Lise from Denmark
Willing to care for up to 2 children aged 1+
Platinum
Sophie from Germany
Willing to care for up to 2 children aged 2+
Plus
Mia from Germany
Willing to care for up to 3 children aged 3+
Why Choose AIFS?
60+ years of experience providing cultural exchange and educational opportunities to young people
An industry leader, setting the highest standards for service quality and support to ensure successful placements
A service delivered under the AIFS Au Pair Child Protection Policy and Reporting Framework
Rigorous screening and verification of all AIFS Au Pairs to ensure the safety of your family is our number one priority
Bespoke matching service to ensure every Au Pair placement perfectly meets your family’s needs and requirements
24/7 support for families and au pairs, including access to an after-hours Community Counsellor
Trusted by families across Australia – AIFS is Australia’s largest Au Pair agency
We provide similar overseas opportunities to young Australians, continuing our mission to facilitate cultural exchanges
Experiences Shared by Real People
Since 2005, we’ve helped families across Australia find the right Au Pair. Read why so many Host Families return to AIFS year after year.
We are incredibly grateful for the experience of hosting AIFS Au Pairs for the last 6+ years. Our trusted Au Pairs have all become part of our extended family.
AIFS work incredibly hard to match our family with an Au Pair that suits our family lifestyle. We plan to be an AIFS Host Family for the foreseeable future.
I found the application process very reassuring. I didn’t have to worry if an Au Pair was a suitable applicant, as I knew they’d been fully vetted by AIFS.
Hosting an Au Pair is a rewarding and enriching experience (and a big help!). AIFS have been empathic, understanding and full of good advice.
It takes a community to raise children and our community includes Au Pairs. They formed wonderful bonds and allowed our family to function much more smoothly.
Our experience as a Host Family has been life changing. We will continue to use the service AIFS provides, they run a professional organisation at every level.
Trusted By Families
The AIFS Difference
Our Mission
Leading cultural exchange opportunities since 1964
AIFS has helped more than 1.8 million young people grow through international experiences.
Our Values
We are committed to care, respect and honesty
We put safety, wellbeing and fair support at the centre of every Au Pair placement.
Our Support
24/7 emergency support for Au Pairs and Host Families
Our Australian team supports Host Families and Au Pairs throughout the placement, including 24/7 emergency assistance.
How Can We Help?
Frequently Asked Questions
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01What is an Au Pair?
An Au Pair is a young person from overseas who lives with an Australian Host Family and helps with childcare and light household tasks related to the children. In return, the family provides accommodation, meals, weekly pocket money and a cultural exchange experience in Australia.
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02Why use AIFS to find an Au Pair?
AIFS gives Australian Host Families access to carefully screened Au Pairs, personalised matching and ongoing local support. Our team supports your family before, during and throughout the placement, including 24/7 emergency assistance.
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03How much does an Au Pair cost in Australia?
AIFS six-month placement fees currently start from $1,395, plus a $350 service fee. Host Families also provide weekly pocket money, meals, accommodation, paid time off, travel from Sydney orientation to their home and a $300 completion bonus.
For more information about AIFS’ fees and the costs you will need to consider, please visit our fees page.
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04How does AIFS screen its Au Pairs?
Every AIFS Au Pair must have at least 200 hours of referenced childcare experience. Applicants also complete an interview, provide a medical check, police check and at least two verified references. They attend orientation and first aid training when they arrive in Sydney.
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05What are the typical duties of an Au Pair?
An Au Pair’s main role is childcare. Duties may include school runs, preparing children’s meals, playtime, helping with routines, tidying children’s rooms and doing children’s laundry. An Au Pair is not a general cleaner or housekeeper.
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06How much pocket money should an Au Pair receive?
AIFS currently recommends $340 per week for up to 30 hours or $375 for up to 35 hours for Classic and Plus Au Pairs. Recommended Platinum rates are $395 or $430, depending on the agreed weekly hours.
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07How long does it take to find an Au Pair?
It usually takes around four to eight weeks to find an Au Pair, depending on your family’s needs, location, the time of year and candidate availability. Starting your search early gives you more time to find the right match.
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08How many hours can an Au Pair work each week?
An AIFS Au Pair can help for a maximum of 35 hours per week. Host Families should also provide at least 1.5 days off each week and at least one paid week off during a standard placement.
