>> Student Visa Demi Au-Pairs work 15 hours a week as "mother's helper" in exchange for full board & lodgings. >> Working Holiday Visa girls are available for longer working hours.

What is a Demi Pair?
A Demi Pair is a full time student, working as part time Au Pair.

What is an Au Pair?
What does 'Demi' mean?

Why should I choose to be a demi au pair whilst I study?
- to save the expense of accommodation and living costs
- to live with an English speaking family to learn the language quickly
- to experience the Australian culture and lifestyle
- working with a family provides a comfortable and safe working environment
- reduce the feeling of being homesick while studying away from home

See what our previous Demi Pair has to say.

Who is eligible?
Preferably female, aged 20 years or above; and in good health. Male applicants are welcomed but employment is subject to availability/request from host family. Exceptions will be made for 18 and 19 year olds if applicants hold a recognised nanny qualification.

Which visa must I obtain to be a Demi Pair?
A valid Student Visa or a Working Holiday Visa with the Australia Immigration Department.

More info on: Student Visa and Work Holiday Visa

Can I get a "student with permission to work visa" before I leave my country?
No, this can only be applied for once you have commenced your studies here as your school has to complete part of the application form. Get the Permission to Work application form

Do I need prior experience in childcare?
A Demi Au-Pair is not a qualified nanny, she works in the capacity of a helping hand, an assistant to the Mother sharing the duties of housework and childminding as required by the Mother of the family.The student is required to list her experience of childminding and association with children and if possible supply references from the parents of any children she has taken care of.

What are the other requirements?
- You should have a reasonable level of English, enough to communicate adequately with your host family. (Pre intermediate /TOEFL 400).
- You should supply a police clearance certificate – required in Australia for all people doing voluntary or paid work with children
- For some families, it is desirable that you have an international drivers licence .
- Some families prefer a girl who can swim

Do I choose the family?
No, the coordinator does the match based on the requirements of the family matching your application.

How long do I have to stay with a family?
You should be prepared to accept a Demi Pair Placement for a minimum of 3 months, with a maximum period of 12 months with a family.

Is it safe?
Yes, all placements are monitored. Participating host families are well-informed and always welcome International students. You live as a member of the family and the host make every effort to take care of your well-being; you will not feel like a hired-worker.

Can I change families? Or leave the family?
Only with the permission of the Demi Pair Coordinator.

Do I earn money as a demi au-pair?
No, you exchange 15 hours of duties for full board accommodation.

Can I work elsewhere and earn money?
Yes, you can if you get a tax file number and the hours of work do not interfere with first your studies and second the contract with your family to work 15 hours.

How to apply?
How to apply?
- The Demi Pair Administration/ Placement fee is AUD$370 (inclusive of airport pick-up).
- Contact us for more information and/or obtain the Demi Pair Application Form*.
- Sign and date a contract. Return contract to Ultimate Studies 3 months before your arrival.
- Send the Demi Pair Administration fee to the education provider you are going to enrol. (Ultimate Studies Australia provides assistance in finding suitable schools for you).

The Demi Pair must book for homestay on arrival to give herself the freedom to explore Perth, settle in to a new school and establish friends before the commitment of the job as a demi au-pair. She will be moved to her family within the 4 weeks depending on the availability of the family and her being ready to accept the role.

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What is an au pair?
A foreign girl who lives with a family doing housework and looking after the children in exchange for board and lodgings.

What does demi mean?
'Half' less than full status.

How does a family apply to employ a demi-pair?
- Contact us for more information and/or obtain the Demi Pair Family Contract.
- Fill in the details of the contract. Return the contract to Perth Demi Pair. Contact information is provided within the contract.