Au Pair Testimonials

Mina (Japan)
“At first, I worried about being an au pair in Australia. I was afraid. But the au pair family treat me like real family. I feel like my work is not really work. I help cleaning the house, playing with the baby and also have lots of free time as everybody else. I fell safe, respected and have lots of fun everyday. I definitely have much more chance to learn the language naturally through our daily conversations. I am very thankful for coming with Au Pair House and staying with this family. I feel very lucky.”

Hitomi (Japan)
“I think au pair program is a good way to save money and experience Australia. I am working at the moment in different restaurants at nighttimes, as I want to travel around Australia. I also like to go out in my free time and do anything I wish to do! I really like my au pair life. My au pair mother and I became like best friends, helping each other. She gives me many good advice and ideas. I really trust her. I fell like I am part of the family at all times and very comfortable in the house. I have many unforgettable memories of my Australian life.”

Rie (Japan)
“I love body boarding, that is why I came to Australia. Au Pair house organised a perfect family for me. My au pair mother is a body board teacher. I can learn many things from her everyday. I enjoy working and helping her in the house and looking after her baby girl, Pascale. I think the programs are very good. I have lots of free time and I am enjoying every moment!”

Saori (Japan)
“My work is to clean the house, but most of the time my au pair mother is also doing it with me. We go to the supermarket together and we always have happy chatting every day. When I make English mistake, she corrects me very polite and kindly. I have so many chances to practice my English in real situation, much more than in
school life. My au pair mother is always very kind and patient, she teaches me so much every day.”

Roberta Lemos (Brazil)
I came to Australia in January 2006 and in March I apply for au pair house accommodation program. Au Pair House took only one week to have everything organised, I had my transfer from the airport and all things included in my package ready for me. Today I am still with the same family and I don’t have any cost since March! The work that is involved in my family house is almost the same compared to when I was living with my friends anyway, sharing a tiny apartment. Now the house I live is big, with swimming pool, spa and really close to Pacific Fair, my favourite shopping centre!

Adriana Sarmento (Brazil)
I was a little bit worried about cleaning houses and looking after someone else’s babies, but since the first day I felt very welcomed and comfortable with my family. They invite me to do everything with them and that helped me in the beginning, as I didn’t have friends yet. Now I have lots of friends and I enjoy my free time with them. After I complete my 3 months I will travel around Australia and I am sure to have learned the culture and their values. I feel like I made the right choice.

Paula Werneck (Brazil)
My work as a nanny is to help with the two girls during the mornings. I don’t study as I have a working holiday visa through my Italian passport. I have to prepare the girls in the morning for the day, play with them, give them morning tea and take them to the park. As I do my job, the mother works at home. By lunchtime the kids go to sleep and I have lunch with the mother and we always talk a lot! I have the rest of the day free and I am enjoying every minute of it! The Gold Coast is so beautiful I am still amazed!

Family Testimonials

Lyn & Gary Hughes
“We work a lot, and the extra help at home is wonderful. We have much more free time now to spend on what we like doing. Having the program designed specially for our family, our life became easier. It’s amazing the difference it makes when all the little things are done!”

Margaret & Peter Nichols
“Our au pairs often end up as part of our family, we are still in contact with all of them. They really appreciate the time spent here with us in Australia, we always have a good time together.”

Stephanie Peterson
“I love being a part of this program, I now have more energy to put towards my sports. Also, it’s fun for the kids and a great opportunity for them to pick up some Japanese language skills!”

Luciana & Cameron Wright
“We value the fact that we are helping someone from overseas in exchange for a great hand with home duties. A nice way to get extra free time to enjoy life.”

Catherine and Shane
“Since we have an au pair from Au Pair House, I have been able to spend much more time with my son and my husband. She is part of our family and we learn from each other all the time. I am sure it is a great and positive deal for all of us.”