Are you between 18 and 35 and dreaming of living in Australia for a year, improving your English, and growing as a person?
The Au Pair in Australia program by Celtic ChildCare is the right choice for those looking for a safe, organized, and truly transformative international experience.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Canberra: whichever destination you choose, you will become part of a local family, experience an authentic cultural exchange, and discover an incredible country.
To participate or request information: contact us and we will guide you step by step.
Au pairs who stay for at least 6 months receive a final BONUS of 600 AUD
With the Au Pair in Australia program, you get a clear, structured package full of concrete benefits for the entire duration of your stay.
(private room and access to common areas)
(based on agreed hours)
for stays of at least 6 months
(babysitting included)
+ holidays agreed with the family
at the end of the experience
with the same family (subject to Immigration authorization)
and discover Australia
With us, you are never alone: we follow you step by step, before and during your stay in Australia.
Find out how life and work as an Au Pair in Australia works, with all the information on hours, duration, and pocket money.
The Working Holiday Visa (417) is valid for 12 months.
Those holding this visa cannot work for the same employer for more than 6 months.
Au pairs still have the possibility of staying with the same host family for up to a maximum of 12 months with signed authorization from the Immigration Office or by signing form 1445.
Standard hours are 25–40 hours per week, including any babysitting hours.
The legal maximum is 38 hours per week.
The family and the au pair must agree in advance on when and how much free time the au pair will have. Unfortunately, there are no official regulations regarding this.
2 days off per week: once a month, one day off should be a Sunday
one week of holiday for every 6 months of stay
In Australia, there is official legislation regarding public holidays in relation to labor standards. Au pairs do not have to work on public holidays, except in exceptional cases. In such cases, the host family is required to discuss it in advance with the au pair.
Agency fee: €600
Round-trip flight
Working Holiday Visa
Health insurance (recommended)
Personal expenses (clothing, hygiene, leisure)
250 – 450 AUD per week, with board and lodging always included.
For stays of at least 6 months, au pairs receive a 600 AUD bonus at the end of the program.
To participate in the program, you need:
Age 18–35 years
Valid passport
Availability for 3 to 12 months
Basic/intermediate level of English
Interest in children
No criminal record
Ability to work independently
For Australia, a Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) is also required.
The Working Holiday Visa is applied for online through the official website of the Department of Home Affairs.
You will need:
ImmiAccount (personal account on the Immigration portal)
Copy of your passport
Bank statement showing availability of at least €3,000 (approx. 4,500 AUD)
When applying for the visa, you pay the visa fee, which is around €360-400
Once the documents are uploaded, the system will indicate the processing times for the application.
If the visa is approved, you will receive an email notification with all the conditions.
It is important to keep it, as this notification contains the description of all the features and conditions of the visa.
The visa is valid for 12 months and is electronically linked to your passport, so it will be valid from the day you arrive in Australia.
The au pair can view the visa at any time using the free online VEVO service. A label will only need to be placed in the passport if explicitly requested by the Immigration Office. You can find such a label at any relevant office in Australia.
In Australia, healthcare is not free for everyone.
Foreign citizens and those holding a temporary visa are not covered by the national health service nor can they access medical care. Exceptions are citizens from: Belgium, Finland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Slovenia and Sweden, Ireland, Norway, and New Zealand. In case of need, they will therefore be treated under public healthcare as provided by the reciprocal healthcare agreements between these countries and Australia. However, they will not enjoy other benefits.
Italians can access basic healthcare.
It is mandatory to register with AIRE (Registry of Italians Residing Abroad) and then register with Medicare, the Australian healthcare system.
To do this, Medicare will require the au pair to provide a document issued by the Australian Consulate confirming that the au pair is registered with AIRE and no longer benefits from the national health service in Italy.
Medical care in Australia can be very expensive. In other words, if medical treatment or hospitalization becomes necessary, the au pair will have to bear the related costs. For this reason, the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship recommends taking out a private policy for the entire duration of the stay. This should cover the costs of any hospitalization and also part of the doctor’s fees.
Becoming an Au Pair in Australia isn’t just about leaving: it’s about choosing a new beginning.
Waking up on the other side of the world, speaking English every day, discovering a welcoming culture, and living with a family that opens their home to you… all while you grow, learn, travel, and build your future.
You will therefore have the opportunity to:
with a local family
every day in a natural way
in your free time
(from big cities to beaches and natural parks)
with a recognized international experience
Develop independence, adaptability, and self-confidence
Follow these simple steps and send the application form: as soon as possible, a Celtic ChildCare coordinator will contact you to verify the requirements and start your journey.
