Other Families Experiences

Taylor Family*

Jake* and Anna* live on a sheep and cattle property in the Walcha district with their two children, Laura* 7 and half and Aidan* 6.

...We have thoroughly enjoyed the past 6 years when we have had a multitude of predominately German Au Pairs who stay with us and help with the children. As a result, Laura and Aidan have learnt some songs and count as quickly in German as in English.

Sometimes my work takes me away so they are responsible for the kid's routine which involves preparing meals, getting them ready for school, driving them out to meet the school bus and then collecting them again that afternoon.

Our Au Pairs are welcomed into our family and many have been on holidays to the beach, the Northern Territory or the snow with us. We find many of them return to say goodbye before they leave Australia and we are regularly in touch with so many by email when they arrive back home. Some have sent siblings to stay when they come to Australia and we tell them, Laura and Aidan will be over to look after their kids when they head off to explore the world...

WE LOVE OUR AU PAIRS!

McNally Family*

For the past few years I was thinking about returning to work but our local school did not offer after school care. I heard about AIFS through a friend who had hosted 2 Au Pairs and thought I'd give them a try.

It was one of the best decisions I made. The Au Pairs we've had over the past 2 years have been wonderful. I cannot imagine how we would have coped without them.

Zhang Family*

Thanks AIFS for the great Au Pair you sent us. My daughter and Stella* clicked immediately. It has been a relief to know that I can go to work and know that my kids are being cared for by someone I like and can trust. Thank you!

Miller Family*

Since having an Au Pair, our family has changed from being chaotic and frustrating to being more calm and fun. The children have commented that I am not a 'shouting mummy' anymore!!I have more time for my children.

We are able to spend indivdual time with each of them now. I can enjoy the things I do now. Having an Au Pair has been an extra pair of hands to 'lighten the load' I actually feel like I am living life now, not just trying to surviving it!"

* Names have been changed.