Christmas update
As we celebrate our first year as Australia's premier au pair platform, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your invaluable support and feedback. Your contributions have been instrumental in refining our service.
Our latest Christmas update, inspired by your feedback, brings a significant change to how au pair profiles are classified as “active”:
- Instead of the last login date, the “Earliest Start” date set by the au pair now determines whether a profile is considered outdated.
- A profile counts as active only if the “Earliest Start” date is within the last month or later, ensuring up-to-date options for families.
- As a result, we've removed the separate activity filter, streamlining the search to show only active profiles.
You can always chat with our team — we welcome your suggestions and are ready to help whenever needed.
What does it mean for families?
You'll see roughly two-thirds fewer au pair profiles than before, so you won't come across outdated ones. As always, our staff manually check every registered profile, so you'll only see genuine candidates holding passports from countries eligible for au pair positions in Australia. If you do spot a fraudulent profile, please use the report button to let us know.
What does it mean for au pairs?
Choose your “Earliest Start” date carefully — and if your plans are delayed, remember to update it.
Once you've found your host family, you have options: adjust your position status under “Position” to keep your profile active for future use, or delete your profile under “Account”. As before, not all families have public profiles, so you may not see every active family in the search. To boost your chances, create a detailed profile — it increases your visibility and makes families more likely to contact you first.
Happy New Year
In this short time, our platform has grown into a vibrant community with several thousand outstanding profiles, and we've connected hundreds of families with dedicated au pairs. Your generosity and commitment have been pivotal in building global friendships and enriching cultural exchange. As we step into 2024, we're excited to keep creating lasting connections and memorable experiences with you.
Here's to a joyous holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
Your Premier Au Pair team