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Information for Families
Family Match Au Pair & Nanny Introduction service can help you solve the problem of help in the home, subject to your requirements and the availability of the right person at the right time.
Nannies (full time or part time) are available with full childcare histories.
Rates vary according to workload and will be quoted on application.
Family Match Au Pair Introduction Service
Every family has different needs. Many of our registered families have been long-term clients of our agency, as have many of our childcarers .
For those client families who have the accommodation to offer to live in help, we are suggesting that you consider the services of an Au Pair to help you in the home or a Demi Au Pair for those families who only need assistance for after school care either living in or living out.
An Au Pair is invited by the "Host Family" to come and live with the family, as part of the family and share the facilities of the house.
The Au Pair is provided with board and accommodation ( her own bedroom)
In return for enjoying your hospitality the Au Pair is expected to assist in the home with general duties which will include attending to the children, babysitting by arrangement, light housekeeping, helping with the washing and ironing, vacuuming, bed making, tidying, dusting, and preparing meals.
Duty hours and pay rates
On a daily basis the duty hours will be by arrangement with the individual Au Pair and the number of days per week 5 to exclude the week end Saturday and Sunday ( babysitting by arrangement), eg:for 25 -35 hours per week the Au Pair should receive $180.00 - $250 as a guide the payment of $7.00 per hour is acceptable and is made weekly to the Au Pair.
The allocation of work time may be varied to suit the families needs, and where possible, by giving your Au Pair advance notice for occasional babysitting in the evenings.
Important Note:
Some Au Pair applicants may be formally trained in the care of babies and infant toddlers, however unless specifically stated it is not advisable to in any way make sole charge care of babies and infants the responsibility of untrained carers.
Family Match forwards Applicant references and makes them available to Host Families for scrutiny and verification.
Family Match does not check Au Pair applicants references.
There are no registration fees, however, when you have decided to confirm a Booking with a particular applicant a Booking Fee of $75.00 will apply followed by a placement fee after the Au Pair is in residence.
Working With Children
Family Match recommend that you visit the appropriate website for full information on Working With Children Checks, as well as other strategies for providing a safe environment for children.
Client Families may obtain further information regarding "Working with Children" from:
New South Wales: www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/check.cfm
Queensland: www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au
West Australia: www.checkwwc.wa.gov.au
Visitors are exempt in Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Where applicable, our International applicants are directed to apply for the appropriate Working With Children Check upon arrival in Australia.
General Information
Airfares and insurance: The cost of return airfares to Australia is paid by the Au-Pair, as are medical and insurance expenses.
However, some families offer to assist the Au Pair applicant with the cost of their travel expenses.
Testimonials
Family Match is dedicated to looking after the well being of both its client Host Families and the visiting Au Pairs, to that extent we have many letters of thanks on record:
Hi Gerry
Thank you for your email. Yes, Lisa has been in touch and we are going down
to meet her on the 30th. Looking forward to it!
Thank you for all your help, you have been great
Talk closer to the time no doubt
Kind Regards
S.F 30.06.2009
Hi Gerry,
You have out done yourself again – Katharina and Dorina both look pretty good to us – if they both want us – we will need to work through arrival and departure dates. But looks good so far, will wait for their responses.
Thanks again.
C.D 18.02.2009
Hi Gerry,
I just wanted to drop you a line to say how thrilled we are with Sabrina who arrived from Germany two weeks ago. She’s already proving to be a real asset to our family. As it was our first au pair we were probably just as nervous as Sabrina but she has fitted in to our family so well. It’s like having a big sister for my 8 year old daughter and a long lost niece for us. I’m sure she will such a huge help when my son is born in a few weeks.
A.C 11.12.2008
Thank you for finding someone so quickly for us, we are amazed that within 24 hours of registering we had two potential au pairs. We appreciated you organising everything so quickly. Assuming that Simone is still happy to come here, and the pregnancy goes ahead, we are relieved that we have that organised.
Thanks again
T.S 22.11.2008
Gerry
I had two very excited friends call us today to let us know their Au Pair arrives tomorrow from Sydney. Thank you for helping Jane and Andrew, they are great people and I am sure your Au Pair will enjoy her time with them.
S.B 14.11.2008
Hi Gerry,
Just to let you know that Natalie is fantastic, She arrived here in late August and has been a wonderful help.
The kids love her and she is really enjoy her time here too, she is like one of the family.
Thanks for introducing her to us.
Regards
F.M 11.11.2008
Hi Gerry
We love our new aupair, Margarita – she is lovely.
I am touching base because she is leaving on 14th February – so we will need another aupair at this time. i.e starting Monday 16th February 2009. Nothing like planning early.
We would really like to have another German aupair if possible. I don’t know if it is too early to start the process I just thought I would keep you in the loop.
M.G 12.09.2008
Dear Gerry,
Thankyou for such a quick response, and sending such a well matched au pair, we have written each other a few emails, and she responds immediately, we think she is confirming to come and au pair with us in September but we have not confirmed a definate response and flight details yet but will let you know when she has confirmed that she will be our au pair. I am extremely satisfied though with your efficiency and prompt assistance in finding us an au pair right for us. we hope she will make a decision soon.
Kind regards
T.W 23.08.2008
I spoke with Margarete last night. I can't tell you how excited I am,
she sounds so lovely.
I will definitely be there to meet her, no problem.
Thank you so much Gerry.
Many Thanks
T.Y 23.08.2008
I will definately recommend you to everyone who could need your help. thanks again!
K.K 06.08.2008
Thankyou so much for your help because a couple of months ago I contacted 2 other agencies and you are by far and away the best.
K.B 05.02.2008
Dear Gerry,
Just a note to let you know how fabulous Christiane has been... you run a wonderful service! CO 26/10/2005
Dear Gerry, Well done. Nicola is fabulous and perfect for my busy family. She is intelligent articulate and generous. Thank-you for working so quickly. TB 16/12/2005
Dear Family Match Team, I met with Emma this morning and she is lovely - just what we are looking for. We are both thinking it over and will be in touch with each other in a few days. This is my first experience with a nanny and agency - so congratulations! So far it has been a very professional and enjoyable experience, and I will recommend you to others if they are in need of a nanny or au pair service. LH 14/01/2004
Might I take this opportunity of thanking Sheila for her assistance in placing Tracey with us. To date, we have been most impressed and the arrangement is working very well. P.F. 07/07/2000
Thank you for introducing Kiok to me, she moved in on Sunday and began helping me on Monday. L.H. 08/02/1999
Thank you for finding Lisa for us we are very pleased with her and the children are very happy in her care. A.L. 16/11/1998
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