A Demi Pair is a full time student and part time Au Pair.

If you are a full time student this is the perfect money saving solution! Be part of an Australian family, exchanging 15 hours of child-minding and housework for your accommodation and meals, whilst experiencing the real Aussie lifestyle!

If you are on a working holiday visa you are also eligible to be an Au pair / Demi Pair. The minimum stay with a family is 3 months. The programme placement is provided by "Perth Demi Pair".

The Au-Pair/Demi-Pair programmes give students the opportunity to practice their English language skills on a daily basis and experience a real Australian Lifestyle. While students are placed in an Au-Pair/Demi-Pair programme, they will be required to help the family with daily tasks.

These tasks may include:

- Helping with the Children: - Preparing their breakfast - Preparing their school lunches Getting them ready for school - Making their beds etc.

- Helping the family to prepare Dinner: - Setting and Clearing the table - Helping to wash the dishes - Food shopping etc.

- General Tidying and Cleaning: - Hanging out the washing - Folding the washing - Helping with the ironing - Helping to vacuum the house etc

Placement Details:

The Au pair/Demi Pair must book 4 weeks home stay on arrival in addition to the placement fee to have the freedom to explore Perth, settle in to their new school and adapt to the Australian culture and lifestyle before the commitment of being an Au Pair/ Demi Pair. The family placement can occur any time within the 4 weeks depending on the availability of the family and the Au Pair/Demi Pair being ready to accept the role.

Packages can be arranged from 3 to 6 months or longer if available (Usually for the duration of the study period at the college). The hours expected to assist the family is a minimum of 15hrs per week , usually 5 days a week or working hours may be every day (including weekends) with shorter hours per day. Students applying should have some childcare experience. Please read our full terms and conditions in 'Appendix 1' on the 'Enrol page' prior to submitting your Demi Pair application.

Placement Options

Programme 1:

Student Visa option; Study full-time and work 15 hours per week with the family; Accommodation with meals included; Additional working hours permitted for a small allowance OR 5 hours remaining to work elsewhere.

Programme 2:

Working Holiday option; Morning classes only and afternoons with a family OR short term full time intensive course prior to being placed as an Au Pair in the family full time