Au Pair Australia in the Media
Au pairs are now part of the national conversation about childcare costs and daycare waitlists. Here is some of the coverage from Australian media. Since 2008, Au Pair Australia has matched screened au pairs with host families across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and the rest of the country. If you are comparing options and looking for the best au pair agency for your family, these stories show why more families are choosing an au pair.
What Makes the Best Au Pair Agency in Australia?
The best au pair agency screens candidates thoroughly, is transparent about fees, maintains a verifiable track record, and provides ongoing placement support.
- Thorough screening: Every au pair is reference checked and personally interviewed.
- Recognised in the media: Our agency has been featured by the Australian Financial Review, ABC News, and The Daily Telegraph.
- Police clearance and childcare references: Candidates are thoroughly vetted before acceptance.
- First aid and training: Most candidates hold a current first aid certificate.
- Clear, fair fees: No registration fees, deposits, or booking fees; just one upfront placement fee.
- Personal matching: We introduce candidates tailored to your family’s specific routine.
- Ongoing support: Continuous follow-ups and replacement mediation throughout the placement stay.
- Proven experience: A trusted family-run agency placing au pairs across Australia since 2008.
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The most affordable childcare option in Australia
Brooke and Grant Schofield can understand the attachment that families form with their au pairs. The rising cost of childcare led the Newcastle couple to hire an au pair from our agency Au pair Australia and they say it has worked well for the family
Families turn to Au pairs
For busy parents Jamie Burgess and Nic Dow, who both work and have three young children aged under six, finding child care was a challenge. They contacted our agency Au pair Australia to find a solution
Au pairs step in as daycare waitlists grow
Why more Sydney families choose an au pair in Australia: Au Pair Australia was featured by The Daily Telegraph’s Wentworth Courier. When Marcus Ritchie and his wife Trudy were looking at childcare options, they faced a conundrum. With long waiting lists for early education centres in the Bondi area and high costs.
What Makes Us a Trusted Au Pair Agency
Media coverage is helpful, but what matters most is the care taken with every placement. Families choose us because we are a family-run business with personal service and a rigorous process:
– Every au pair is screened, reference checked and personally interviewed.
– Candidates have police clearance and childcare references, and most hold a current first aid certificate.
– No registration fees or deposits. The placement fee is paid once, only when a placement is confirmed.
– We support you throughout the placement, and can arrange a new match if it is needed. Learn more about our screening process and why families choose Au Pair Australia.
Looking for the Best Au Pair Agency for Your Family?
Every family is different, so we start by understanding your needs and then introduce only candidates who fit. If you want to see how it works or talk through your options, we are happy to help.
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