Top Tips for Successful Relationships with Au Pairs

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Top Tips for Successful Relationships with Au Pairs
For anyone looking to hire an au pair, it’s essential to understand that building a successful relationship is integral to a great outcome for you, your children and for your au pair. There are plenty of wonderful au pairs in Australia, and some preparation on your behalf will not only ensure you find the right…
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High Childcare Costs Make Au Pairs A Popular Choice

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High Childcare Costs Make Au Pairs A Popular Choice
Any parent knows that childcare is expensive. In Australia, the cost of childcare, especially for very young children, is among the highest in the world. Estimates of childcare costs for long day-care in 2014 from the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling put the average national cost of childcare at $75 per day, with…
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Thinking of Getting an Au Pair? Here’s How it Works

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Thinking of Getting an Au Pair? Here’s How it Works
If you’re considering getting an au pair, you are not alone. Increasing numbers of families in Australia are turning to au pairs for a flexible solution to their childcare needs. With a lack of affordable childcare solutions, and many extended families living long distances apart, the demand for au pairs is at an all time…
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What Should You Think About Before Hosting an Au Pair?

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What Should You Think About Before Hosting an Au Pair?
For many families who are trying to juggle modern life, hosting an Au Pair to help with childcare and light housework is the ideal solution. Au Pairs and Demi Pairs provide live in full or part time childcare and housework duties so parents can work or meet other commitments with the minimum of stress or…
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In-Home Childcare Options for Busy Families

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In-Home Childcare Options for Busy Families
Modern life is busy, and with families becoming increasingly dispersed, there is often little assistance available from relatives. More busy families are turning to paid childcare for help in managing their family life and domestic chores along with employment, study or other commitments. All families are different and have different needs. A family with one…
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Why Should You Use An Au Pair Agency?

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Why Should You Use An Au Pair Agency?
Family life is busy, especially if you are both working parents or trying to meet other commitments. Even without extra pressure, keeping up with childcare and housework is exhausting, and many parents choose to hire an au pair to help out around the house and look after the children so they can work, pursue other…
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Select Au Pairs and Nannies

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Select Au Pairs and Nannies
Finding the right person to look after your little ones is an important decision. The person you choose to take care of your children needs to be someone you can trust and feel comfortable with, especially if they are going to be living in your home. Finding and screening potential candidates can be time consuming…
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