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Live with a family. Earn money. Travel more.

Ever wanted a home away from home… on the other side of the world?

Becoming an Au Pair in Australia is the perfect way to combine your love of kids and travel. You’ll live with a local family, help look after their children, and in return you’ll get free accommodation, meals, and a weekly allowance.

Because your main expenses are covered, most of what you earn can go straight into your travel fund.

This is one of the easiest ways to stay in Australia longer, experience real local life, and explore the country while you work.

What You’ll Get with Go Work Travel

When you go au pairing with Go Work Travel, we help organise everything so you can focus on the adventure:

  • Host family match
    You can view family profiles and meet them by video call before you leave, so you know exactly who you’ll be living with.
  • Free accommodation and meals
    You’ll live in the family home and have your meals included, which keeps your living costs low.
  • Weekly allowance
    You’ll earn around AUD $300 to $400 per week, depending on your placement and hours.
  • Time to travel
    You’ll have regular days off and free time while the kids are at school, so you can explore your local area and beyond.
  • Ongoing support
    We help you before you leave and while you’re in Australia, so you’re never doing this alone.

Why Au Pair in Australia?

Australia is perfect for au pairs who love the outdoors, beaches, cities, and road trips.

Your Accommodation & Meals

You’ll have:

  • Your own private room in your host family’s home
  • Meals included with the family
  • No rent or utility bills to worry about

That means more of your money can go towards travel, experiences, and weekend adventures.

 

What Your Experience Looks Like

Every family and every placement is different, but here’s how it usually works:

Before you go

  • You view host family profiles
  • You meet them via video call
  • You agree on duties, hours, and allowance
  • You confirm your placement before you fly

When you arrive

  • You move in with your host family
  • You settle into your routine
  • You start exploring your new home and city

Ongoing

  • You help with childcare and light household tasks
  • You enjoy your free time and days off

You travel, explore, and experience Australia like a local

Who This Is For

This is perfect if you:

  • Enjoy spending time with children
  • Want to travel for a longer period
  • Want a low-cost way to live in Australia
  • Like the idea of being part of a local family
  • Want real-life experience that looks great on your CV

Do I Qualify?

To apply, you generally need to:

  • Be aged 18 to 35
  • Be from an eligible country
  • Have no criminal history in the last 5 years
  • Be comfortable with childcare and family life

Check Eligiblity Here