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What are the duties of an Au Pair and Demi Pair ?
An Au pair and  Demi pair works as an assistant to the mother inall aspects of running the home and will   be asked to do and be responsible for any of the following tasks:
  • Preparation of meals / clearing up after meals
  • Clean kitchen
  • Laundry , dusting, vacuuming
  • Mopping floors, clean bathroom & toilet
  • General household cleaning for the family and children
  • Babysitting, bathing the children, playing with them and their general supervision
More: What is an Au Pair?, What does 'Demi' mean?
A foreign girl who lives with a family doing housework and looking after the children in exchange for board and lodgings.
'Half' - less then full status.

Why should I choose to be a Demi Au Pair whilst I study?
  • Save the expense of accommodation and living costs
  • Live with an English speaking family to learn the language quickly
  • Experience the Australian culture and lifestyle
  • Working with a family provides a comfortable and safe working environment
  • Reduce the feeling of being homesick while studying away from home
More: Testimonials

Who is eligible?
Female applicants with a minimum age of 18 who are in good health and have some experience with baby sitting and assisting in home duties, references must be forwarded. All applicants must have a first aid certificate.
More: Demi Pair Online Application Form

Which Visa must I obtain ?
A valid Student Visa or a Working Holiday Visa with the Australia Immigration Department.
More: Student Visa, Working Holiday Visa

 

Do I need prior experience in childcare?
A Demi Au-Pair is not a qualified nanny, she works in the capacity of a helping hand, an assistant to the Mother sharing the duties of housework and childminding as required by the Mother of the family.The student is required to list her experience of childminding and association with children and if possible supply references from the parents of any children she has taken care of.
More: Working with Children

What are the other requirements?
  • You should have a reasonable level of English, enough to communicate adequately with your host family (Pre intermediate /TOEFL 400)
  • You should supply a police clearance certificate from your own country – required in Australia for all people doing voluntary or paid work with children
  • For some families, it is desirable that you have an international drivers licence
  • Some families prefer a girl who can swim
  • you must send us a recognized first aid certificate from your country or be prepared to do the course here

Do I choose the family?
No, the coordinator does the match based on the requirements of the family matching your application. All familes are interviewed in their homes by a staff member of Perth Demi Pair.

How long do I have to stay with a family?
You should be prepared to accept a Demi Pair Placement for a minimum of 3 months, with a maximum period of 12 months with a family.

Is it safe?
Yes, all placements are monitored. Participating host families are well-informed and always welcome International students. You live as a member of the family and the host make every effort to take care of your well-being; you will not feel like a hired-worker.

Can I change families? Or leave the family?
Only with the permission of the Demi Pair Coordinator.

Do I earn money as a Demi Au Pair?
No, you exchange 15 hours of duties for full board accommodation.

Can I work elsewhere and earn money?
Yes, you can if you get a tax file number and the hours of work do not interfere with first your studies and second the contract with your family to work 15 hours.

How to apply?
  • The Demi Pair Administration/Placement fee is AUD$360.
  • Complete the online Demi Pair Application Form.
  • Send the Demi Pair Administration fee to the education provider you are going to enrol. (Perth Demi Pair provides assistance in finding suitable schools for you).
The Demi Pair must book for homestay on arrival to give herself the freedom to explore Perth, settle in to a new school and establish friends before the commitment of the job as a demi au-pair. She will be moved to her family within the 4 weeks depending on the availability of the family and her being ready to accept the role.
More: Demi Pair Application Form, Contact us

What is an Au Pair?
A foreign girl who lives with a family doing housework and looking after the children in exchange for board and lodgings.

What does Demi mean?
'Half' - less than full status.

How does a family apply to employ a demi-pair?

What are the other requirements?
  • You must register with Working With Children as a volunteer child worker (costs AU$10)
  • You must have a recognized First Aid certificate from your country
  • Or be prepared to attend a one day First Aid training day at either Red Cross or St Johns Ambulance Cost A$130
Perth Demi Pair staff will assist you in all of the above.