| Family Application | ||||||||||||||||||
| Family: | Reed | |||||||||||||||||
| city: | Gold Coast | |||||||||||||||||
| State: | QLD | |||||||||||||||||
Family Personal Details |
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| Total number of children in your family: | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Ages of the kids: | 11, 15yo | |||||||||||||||||
| Families with babies under the age of two: | Please note Au pairs do not take care of infants, an Au pair is not a qualified nanny, some of our au pairs have baby experience and are willing to care a baby as long as you give her some training on her arrival and do not expect her to be fully experienced with babies as they are not nannies. | |||||||||||||||||
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Do you need the au pair to care for your baby? |
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Will you be at home?
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| Do you need the au pair to be managing all children the whole time? At what times: | ||||||||||||||||||
| If you have several children, plus a young baby, is the au pair expected to care all children and the baby? Please give details | ||||||||||||||||||
| Father’s occupation: | Financial planner | |||||||||||||||||
| Mother’s occupation: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Which language is mainly spoken at home? | English | |||||||||||||||||
| Are you a single parent? | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| Is a baby expected? | No | |||||||||||||||||
| The Family Home | ||||||||||||||||||
| Describe the area you live in as some au pairs have preferences for specific regions.
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Gold coast is renowned for world class beaches, tourism, restaurants, theme parks, public transport, warm weather, education facilities and vibrant activities.
Brisbane |
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| Do you live in a Big City, Small Town or Countryside: |
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| Do you live in a remote area? If you live in a small town are there enough activities for her to do? | No | |||||||||||||||||
| Some au pairs may have an allergy to pet hair Do you have any pets, if so please describe where are they kept at home |
Yes, 3 month old non shedding labradoodle | |||||||||||||||||
| Please describe your home and accommodation for example number of bedrooms, bathrooms, garden, facilities such as dishwasher, swimming pool, domestic help,etc | 5 bedroom large two story home. Pool, waterfront home, 3 bathroom, dishwasher. | |||||||||||||||||
| Please describe the Aupair’s accommodation (e.g. own bathroom, television, radio, dressing table, computer, etc) | own room, air conditioning, tv, upstairs. | |||||||||||||||||
| How far is the local bus stop or train station? | 5km – Robina | |||||||||||||||||
| How far is the nearest beach? | 5km – Mermaid beach | |||||||||||||||||
| Your Requirements | ||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred starting date: (month) | August | |||||||||||||||||
| When is the latest she can arrive? | ||||||||||||||||||
| Will you accept a male au pair? | No | |||||||||||||||||
| Do you require an au pair with driving license? | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| Would you consider non driver au pairs as well? | No | |||||||||||||||||
| Light Housework | ||||||||||||||||||
| Please note that an au pair is not a housekeeper, her main duty is to care your children, to ensure the success of her stay with you is important no to over burden them. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Please mark which of these duties your au pair will be expected to do | ||||||||||||||||||
| Wash up/clear after meals | Yes | Ironing | No | |||||||||||||||
| Prepare kids meals (not cooking for family) | Yes | Driving children | Yes | |||||||||||||||
| laundry | No | Supervise bedtime | No | |||||||||||||||
| Grocery shopping | No | Supervise homework | No | |||||||||||||||
| Occasional Vacuum | Yes | Bathing children | No | |||||||||||||||
| Help with pets | No | |||||||||||||||||
| About the job | ||||||||||||||||||
| Please describe your family for example: active/busy/quiet,likes/dislikes, special needs, health problems | Kids are at home about 50% of the fortnight. Both play tennis/baseball and active after school for sporting activities | |||||||||||||||||
| How many hours per week would the Au pair work?
(up to 40 per week) |
30-40 weeks | |||||||||||||||||
| Pocket money per week offered, minimum weekly stipend of $7 AUD per hour | $10 per hour | |||||||||||||||||
| Please describe her duties and working hours from Monday to Friday: (please note that au pairs should have most weekends free to catch up with other au pairs and avoid homesick) | 11am-7pm Monday to Friday, collecting kids from school, taking to sporting activities and bring to home, prep for dinner. | |||||||||||||||||
| Would you let the au pair to study some hours during the day to improve her English? | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| Any additional incentives: for example holidays, use of car, paid phone calls, help with travel fares and college fees, local activities and places of interest. |
Use of car, etc |
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| Au pairs are entitled to one of the following:
Au pair Bonus: End of stay bonus In addition to the weekly pocket money, host families pay a $500 end of stay bonus, on completion of the 6 month program. |
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