Australia’s best intercultural childcare
Modern day family life can be a challenge – it’s a constant balancing act between work, family and personal commitments. An Au Pair can help with those challenges, offering a flexible childcare solution in your own home.
Au Pairs deliver a cost-effective solution, completely personalised to your family’s needs, accommodating varying working hours to maintain your child/ren’s routine. Not only will your child receive individualised care, they will be exposed to an enriching world of new cultures, languages and traditions.
Our commitment to a rigorous screening and selection process is why so many AIFS families return to us year upon year. Our number one priority is always the safety and care of your children.
"Without a doubt, we would use AIFS again and highly recommend them to other families. The support was excellent, and the matching process was thorough and well thought out. Our Au Pair’s experience has been wonderful, and we couldn’t have asked for a better partnership."
– Anisa, Perth
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Flexible, high quality, in-home childcare
Au Pairs offer flexible, personalised in-home childcare in exchange for room, board, and a weekly stipend – often more affordable than daycare or a full-time nanny. As an integrated member of the family, Au Pairs will provide valuable support to busy parents, easing their daily childcare responsibilities and helping them enjoy more of that work-life balance.
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A unique & enriching cultural experience
Au Pairs grant the opportunity for a unique and enriching cultural exchange. Children being cared for by Au Pairs will be able to learn and appreciate other cultures, languages and traditions, exposing them to global perspectives that have lifelong benefits.
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Peace of mind for the whole family
From handling sick days to unexpected routine changes, Au Pairs can help parents navigate the challenges of daily life. With AIFS, you can also have complete confidence in the experience and quality of your Au Pair. 24/7 support will be available to both your family and your Au Pair to help your placement run smoothly from start to finish.
Australia’s Leading Au Pair Agency
Why Choose AIFS?
50+ years’ experience in 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 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 comprehensive support to all families and Au Pairs, including access to our 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
How Can We Help?
Frequently Asked Questions
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01What is an Au Pair?
An Au Pair is a young person who comes to Australia from another country to provide childcare and related in-home support in exchange for experiencing life with an Australian Family. As the Host Family, you will supply room, board and pocket money for the duration of the placement.
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02What are the typical duties of an Au Pair?
An Au Pair’s primary role is childcare. While they are happy and able to help with light household duties that are childcare related (e.g. tidying the children’s room, making their beds, helping with meals or laundry for children), they are not housekeepers or cleaners.
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03What childcare experience do AIFS Au Pairs have?
Au Pairs must have a minimum of 200 referenced hours of childcare experience. This may include internships in kindergartens, work as camp counsellors, sports coaches, or doing regular babysitting or tutoring. The level and type of experience you require from your Au Pair can be chosen based on our three Au Pair tiers.
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04How much flexibility can I expect from an Au Pair?
As part of the AIFS Au Pair Application, every Host Family is asked to complete a sample schedule so that an Au Pair can understand what will be expected from them. Schedules frequently change so Au Pairs do understand that flexibility is a key component to a successful placement, but as part of the agreement they will also need some time to plan their own personal activities.
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05How much does an Au Pair cost?
There are several costs to consider when using AIFS to find your Au Pair. AIFS will charge a Service Fee (non-refundable) and a Placement Fee, which is due 1 month prior to your Au Pair’s arrival.
Once your Au Pair has arrived, you’ll also need to cover the costs of weekly pocket money for your Au Pair, their completion bonus and leave and full board throughout their placement.
For more information about AIFS’ fees and the costs you will need to consider, please visit our fees page.
