Enrolment process, visa and insurance information

Candidates applying to become an au pair through our accommodation program must have:
· Working Holiday Visa
· Or Student Visa

How to apply for a visa
Most visas can be applied for over the Internet, or contact the relevant Australian visa office for your country of passport. You can visit the Australian Government website for all information about obtaining a visa for Australia.

For detailed visa information: www.immi.gov.au

Step-by-Step for you to enrol for our au pair accommodation service:
1. Fill out application form on website and send to Au Pair House

2. Au Pair House will send the details of our program and a questionaire to be answered by the au pair candidate

3. Once we have received the questionaire back, Au Pair House matches a family that is best suited with the au pair requests

4. Au Pair House sends family profile

5. Au pair acccepts or does not accept the family, if not Au Pair House sends more options

6. Once the family profile is accepted, Au Pair House will send to the au pair:

· Family profile including photos
· Agreement Document
· Bus timetable and map of home location
· Invoice for fee payment

7. Au Pair House must receive payment before the invoice due date, which is always before the au pair arrival

8. Once payment is received, Au Pair House will send to au pair:

· Confirmation of Enrolment and Receipt of payment
· Airport pick-up details, including map for meeting point

9. Once au pair arrives in Australia or at arranged meeting point, Au Pair House will:

· Take the au pair to the family house
· Conduct orientation with the au pair

10. During the au pair’s stay, Au Pair House will always be able to be contacted by the au pair for assistance.

Attention:

· Au Pair programs as an accommodation option:
If you compare the prices of our programs with normal rental prices (including food, electricity, bond etc.) or homestay fees, you will realise that this is the best quality and highest standard type of accommodation and the most affordable way to live on the Gold Coast or country sites in Australia. However, the au pair must be aware that it is a job, and it comes with responsibilities and duties that must be complied with. The au pair will sign a contract along with other forms during the orientation, which happens on the first day after arrival. The au pair and the family can terminate the agreement at any stage if the placement is not satisfactory, giving 2 weeks notice. Au Pair House will offer another family to the au pair if placement is found not suitable, however this offer is only available during the first month of placement.

· If you wish to extend the program:
The program length is indefinite, however the families expect the au pair to stay at least 3 months. If the au pair and family wish to continue the arrangements it is totally up to them. Au Pair House can no longer assist with the extension of more than 3 months with the same family. If the au pair wishes to finish the program before completing 3 months, a 14-day notice must be given to the family.
BUT, if an au pair wishes to continue the program after the first 3 months with a different family, Au Pair House offers the same service for only half price.

· If you want to be an au pair and study at the same time:
There are many families that need help at the end of the day. So if you wish to study, you must mention in your application form the school location, the timetable, and the length of the course. That way, we can look into matching your request with the families available in the area. If you need help to find a course or school, please advise, as we can help with your school enrolment as well at no extra charge! We advise that you choose a school that offers a timetable suitable to the au pair timetable. For more information, please contact us!

Click here for Pre-Departure Information

Click here for samples of Work Schedules