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Month: July 2019

July 22, 2019
What Mums Really Want Is An Extra Pair Of Hands

What Mums Really Want Is An Extra Pair Of Hands

A recent discussion in a Facebook group for mums that I was a member of caught my attention. A mother asked the members this question, “What would you do to streamline your home/life/work’s daily chores and to remove the chaos from your world?”. The post became one of the most talked-about topics in the group …

July 16, 2019
Australia’s New Minimum Wage Increase From July 2021 Onwards – So, How Will Au-pairs Be Paid Now?

Australia’s New Minimum Wage Increase From July 2021 Onwards – So, How Will Au-pairs Be Paid Now?

The Au Pair Program is considered a cultural exchange, therefore, we advocate that it should not be considered an employment arrangement.  However, we do recommend families still be guided by the minimum wage rules for any hours outside of 15-20 (which cover board and food). The below may apply to families who under the ATO …

July 10, 2019
Con Artist At Large In Melbourne: Warning To All Host Families

Con Artist At Large In Melbourne: Warning To All Host Families

Herald Sun released a news story this morning about a fake Au Pair, con-artist whose real name is Samantha Azzopardi and who is believed to be at large in Melbourne. Ms. Azzopardi is originally from Sydney and has given herself more than 40 aliases to scam families across the world posing as an Au Pair …

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