Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

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Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

Migration update - changes to WHM 417 & 462

Migration update - changes to WHM 417 & 462

Visas & Legal
Tijana Tijana

Recent changes to the Working Holiday Maker program (subclass 417 and 462) explained.

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Is an au pair profile still up to date?

Is an au pair profile still up to date?

Finding & Matching
Till Till

How and why we reveal each au pair's activity level to help families find current profiles.

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New Years Eve in Australia

New Years Eve in Australia

Seasonal & Celebrations
Tijana Tijana

Reflecting on 2024 and looking ahead to a bright 2025 of cultural exchange.

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Providing a warm welcome to your Au Pair in Australia

Providing a warm welcome to your Au Pair in Australia

Getting Started
Tijana Tijana

How to give your au pair a warm welcome and help them feel part of the family.

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Au Pair Contract: what you should know

Au Pair Contract: what you should know

Getting Started
Till Till

The key elements of a solid au pair contract for Australian families, and how to get our template.

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Three reasons why an Au Pair is a good solution for the modern family

Three reasons why an Au Pair is a good solution for the modern family

Childcare & Parenting
Tijana Tijana

Three reasons an au pair is a great solution for the modern family.

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Christmas Update

Christmas Update

News & Updates
Tijana Tijana

How our Christmas update changes the way we handle outdated au pair profiles.

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How to Handle Conflict and Mediation Between the Au Pair and Host Family

How to Handle Conflict and Mediation Between the Au Pair and Host Family

Life & Wellbeing
Tijana Tijana

How to handle conflict and mediation with your au pair gently and constructively.

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Male Aupairs (Bropairs): Reasons You Should Consider One

Male Aupairs (Bropairs): Reasons You Should Consider One

Finding & Matching
Tijana Tijana

The case for hosting a male au pair, from role-modelling to keeping kids active.

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Happy 1st Anniversary, Premier Au Pair

Happy 1st Anniversary, Premier Au Pair

News & Updates
Till Till

Celebrating Premier Au Pair's first year of connecting host families and au pairs.

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Halloween at home!

Halloween at home!

Seasonal & Celebrations
Tijana Tijana

Five fun ways for kids to have a spook-tacular Halloween right at home.

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Strategies for managing responsibilities as a working parent

Strategies for managing responsibilities as a working parent

Childcare & Parenting
Tijana Tijana

A relatable look at balancing work and family, and finding your own equilibrium.

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