Au pair Australia

Au pair Australia: Join an Australian family with children

Want to become an au pair in Australia ? Australia is attracting more and more young people. The main reason is the introduction of the Working Holiday Visa , which allows young people aged 18 to 30 to stay for up to one year (renewable twice under certain conditions). Other reasons often mentioned in interviews with former participants include: a fabulous country to discover, true adventure, endless roads, stunning landscapes, the climate (with the possibility of a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius year-round in Queensland, for example), and the wildlife (yes, that's where you'll see kangaroos and koalas).

Destinations

Placements are available in Brisbane , on the Gold Coast in Melbourne , and also on the Sunshine Coast . If you wish to take courses, you will need to tell us your preferred location. We will then ask our partner to find a host family in your chosen city.

Registration deadlines

Allow at least 2 months before your desired departure date to register for an au pair stay in Australia.

Au pair Australia

for girls and boys

Half-pair stay possible

= au pair stay + English lessons

Various destinations

Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne

Maximum 15 hours of work per week

Looking after children + light housework

Au pair Australia

Conditions of participation
Useful information
Dates
2026 Price
We care!

Au pair Australia

Our guarantee? The main guarantee is the on-site support of our partner and the au pair family selection process.

Unlike the offers that abound on the internet and guarantee NOTHING, choosing a host family online for free represents a risk we, as youth travel professionals, would not take for our own children, especially since there is no recourse available on-site if things go wrong.

All host families had to undergo an interview and training beforehand

This is not the case with purely online websites, which themselves warn au pairs about the risk of online scams and the use of social media by so-called host families. These websites, of course, completely disclaim any responsibility in the event of a complaint and will disappear if any problems arise. A word to the wise!

• You will receive a general presentation of the family , its composition (children, ages) and generally their interests, the type of accommodation, etc.

• You will have the opportunity to be in contact with your host family before your departure.

• Pocket money : there is no pocket money given the relatively low number of working hours required, 15 hours per week .

• The contact details of our local partner should you have any questions . A website doesn't answer the phone and doesn't solve any problems… Not to mention our availability before, during, and after your stay. Our on-site team is available 24/7 in case of emergency.

Participants receive a “certificate of completion”

Conditions of participation

Criteria you must meet for this stay

• You are between 18 and 30 years old .

• You have completed your secondary education .

• You love children and are willing to take care of them.

• You will produce a clean criminal record extract and a medical certificate stating that you are in good health.

• A driving licence is an asset. If you have a licence, you will need to provide us with a copy of your international driving permit (to be requested from the town hall where you are domiciled, cost approximately €25).

• You will participate in an interview at the time of registration, either by phone or Skype (or face-to-face if you are already there).

• You have a pre-intermediate level of English (A2 min.).

• You will take out good medical insurance covering in particular repatriation (Languages & Travel can recommend one to you).

• You will need to obtain a " blue card " which allows you to work with young children in Australia; our partner will take care of this.

Useful information

Working Holiday Visa

THE Australian Working Holiday Visa is mandatory to register for an au pair stay in Australia. Languages & Travel will help you obtain it. It is valid for one year from the first ^day of your arrival in Australia (conditions: be between 18 and 30 years old and be of a nationality that is a signatory to the agreement).

Accommodation

You will be accommodated on a full board basis and will have a private room as part of an au pair stay in Australia.

Dates

The dates of your au pair stay in Australia

• It is possible to start your au pair stay in Australia at any time of the year .

• Duration: 3 months min., max. 12 months .

2026 Price

Price of your au pair stay in Australia

5.999€

What's included:

Round-trip flights + taxes
Au pair stay organization fees, placement and follow-up*
Australian Working Holiday Visa; visa fees + support provided by Languages & Travel
3 months of English lessons
3 months of accommodation and meals in exchange for hours worked
Airport-to-family transfer
Languages & Travel registration and follow-up fees

What is not included:

Insurance

We recommend registering for a maximum 6-month au pair stay in Australia (not 12) if you wish to travel and explore more of Australia Working Holiday Visa . In that case, you can also add our " Job Assistance " (excluding hostel nights and transfers) for just €599.

We care!

An au pair stay in Australia is ideal for a "soft" introduction to a new country, another culture, another language.

If you'd like to have part of your trip organized in advance, an au pair stay in Australia is definitely a good option. You'll receive your host family's contact information before you leave and can get in touch with them.

Languages & Travel tip : Start your Australian adventure with a 3 or 6-month au pair stay. Combine your Australian au pair stay with a Working Holiday Visa . After your au pair stay, embark on an adventure and discover this fabulous country!

Do not trust offers from host families that you may find on the Internet or on matching websites that guarantee nothing, have not verified the au pair families and will be nowhere to be found if there is any problem.

Discover our half-pair formula in Ireland and Canada .

Discover all our job/au pair stay options.

Read our article: How to prepare your application to become an au pair?

And don't forget our guide "How to become an au pair "