Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

Blog for Host Families in Australia or New Zealand

Read our blog articles for families who are looking for an Au Pair in Australia or New Zealand.

The First Week With Your Au Pair: An Orientation Checklist

The First Week With Your Au Pair: An Orientation Checklist

Getting Started
Sophie Sophie

A little structure in week one sets your au pair up to thrive. Use this orientation checklist to help them settle in quickly and confidently.

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Diamond Membership vs a Traditional Au Pair Agency

Diamond Membership vs a Traditional Au Pair Agency

Costs & Value
Sophie Sophie

Want hands-on support without the agency price tag? Here's how Premier Au Pair's Diamond Membership compares with a traditional au pair agency.

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Writing a Host-Family Profile That Attracts Great Au Pairs

Writing a Host-Family Profile That Attracts Great Au Pairs

Finding & Matching
Sophie Sophie

Your family profile is the first thing au pairs see. Here's how to write one that stands out and attracts the right candidates for your family.

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How Much Does an Au Pair Really Cost in Australia?

How Much Does an Au Pair Really Cost in Australia?

Costs & Value
Sophie Sophie

What does an au pair really cost in Australia? Here is a clear 2026 breakdown of weekly pocket money, food and extras – plus how an au pair compares with a nanny and daycare.

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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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