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23/07/2010
It's never been a better time to get help for your busy family!
We have many au pair candidates looking to start at this time of year as is co-insides the with the academic year in Europe. Some of the candidates can start in August and many more in September or October.
23/06/2010
Real au pairs, REAL $100 BONUS
Recommend a friend and get a $100 bonus each.
23/06/2010
TESTIMONIALS
We recently asked our customers to complete our survey and give us feedback on the service and here are some of the comments we are most proud of.
22/06/2010
Positions in Britain; destination of the month
Read some of the letters of host families looking for Mother's Help or au pair from Smartaupairs. As soon as we have your complete application, we can introduce you and get you on your way!
13/06/2010
Proud to support our local hospital – Kids Activity And Safety Guide
We sponsor the free Health Inspectors kids book called the Kids Activity & Safety Guide
21/05/2010
Working With Children check for au pairs
We know that host families want the safest care for their children. As an agency we provide vetted candidates. In addition to this, Working with children checks are now mandatory in most States and Territories in Australia.
14/05/2010
Program Guide - Au pair in BRITAIN, England, UK, London
Country snapshot and au pair guide Britain. Details about being au pair, mother's help, professional nanny or tutor in the the United Kingdom, Britain, UK, Scotland, London.
14/05/2010
Georgia from Canada wants to be au pair in Australia
Introducing Georgia from Canada who wants to be au pair in Australia.
22/03/2010
Do you need a nanny at night or during the weekend?
With a live-in nanny or au pair, you know someone trusted will be in your home all the time.
10/03/2010
Unrivalled preparation & training for Australian au pair candidates
Australian candidates interested in the au pair program on a working holiday visa need to look no further!
25/01/2010
Au pair in NEW ZEALAND
Country snapshot and au pair guide New Zealand. Details about being au pair or nanny in New Zealand.
14/01/2010
Flying start; Orientation on arrival in Australia & welcome pack
All au pairs arriving in Australia are invited to enjoy our 3 day au pair orientation in Adelaide so that they can arrive in their host family well rested and fully prepared.
12/01/2010
Expert travel service for au pairs
Enjoy the benefits of our specialist travel planning service to help you find the best ticket for your important journey!
02/01/2010
Kidspot offer
Save $100 on placement fees until 30 April for August 2010 placements.
26/11/2009
Travel Insurance for Working Holiday, au pair program and nannies
If you are going abroad to travel for a longer duration, either on a working holiday to be nanny or au pair or to study abroad or any other gap year, you will need travel insurance.
25/10/2009
Adelaide Au Pair Club
The Adelaide Au Pair Club is designed to bring au pairs and nannies together and explore the best of Adelaide and South Australia. The tours and excursion are affordable, authentic and memorable.
20/10/2009
International Driving Permit
Australian Au Pairs required or interested to drive abroad should apply for an International Driving Permit from the AAA before they travel.
17/10/2009
Information for First Time Host Families
Busy parents enjoy the benefits of affordable European nannies or au pairs.
03/10/2009
Au pair abroad - au pair or nanny needed
Below is a summary of host families currently looking for an Australian nanny or au pair. Register with Smartaupairs today if you are interested to apply.
01/10/2009
Where are your au pairs from?
What nationalities make good au pairs and why?
13/09/2009
Au pair First Aid course
A First Aid course - for au pairs arriving in Australia or preparing to go to Europe.
19/05/2009
See what our au pairs and families thought about Smart Au Pairs...
Recent feedback from our host families and au pairs.
02/03/2009
Au Pair in AUSTRIA
Country snapshot and au pair guide Austria. Details about being au pair or nanny in Austria.
02/03/2009
Au pair in the NETHERLANDS (Holland)
Country snapshot and au pair guide Netherlands. Details about being au pair or nanny in the Netherlands.
02/03/2009
Au pair in France
Country snapshot and au pair guide France. Details about being au pair, nanny or tutor in France, main destinations Paris and Lille.
02/03/2009
Au pair in GERMANY
Country snapshot and au pair guide Germany. Details about being au pair or nanny in Germany.
02/03/2009
Au pair in Ireland, Republic of Ireland
Country snapshot and au pair guide Ireland. Details about being au pair or nanny in Republic of Ireland.
02/03/2009
Au pair in Italy
Country snapshot and au pair guide Italy.
03/01/2009
Why choose a local au pair agency?
Our agency places all over Australia with additional services in our local Adelaide.
02/01/2009
Flexible child care – if you work irregular hours
Many more families now work shifts or short term contracts and traditional child care options may not work
02/01/2009
Why au pair Australia?
We think Australia is the best place to be au pair or nanny and we think you will enjoy Adelaide with its wonderful beaches, amazing wildlife, outback and vinyards nearby and relaxed lifestyle.
01/01/2009
TUTOR AU PAIR explained
For families who need that little bit 'extra', we now have live-in tutors who can help with homework and contribute to your child's development.
01/01/2009
MOTHER'S HELP explained
The difference between au pair and mother's help explained with definition of Mother's help from 'Bestbear Childcare'
20/11/2008
AAPC
AAPC
01/09/2008
Adelaide Au Pair Club ARCHIVE
Meet other au pairs & nannies and explore the best of Adelaide and South Australia together. We offer two free meeting every month and lots of discounts on acitivities, tours and trips.
26/08/2008
We learned French; with help from our French au pair!
Your children can benefit from a French speaking au pair to learn or retain the French langauge in a fun and informal setting.
10/09/2007
>>> VIEW VIDEO >>>>
Our smart au pairs helped us to make this video, explaining the benefits of the au pair experience in Britain
01/03/2007
Feeling homesick? Suffer cultureshock?
Read Britta's story and our top tips
05/12/2006
Improve your English as an au pair in Australia
Why more young people chose the au pair program to improve their English language skills.
11/11/2006
Learn English and laugh
English for crazy people
05/07/2006
A perfect match
Some au pair agencies claim to be able to guarantee ‘the perfect match’. Not sure if there is such a thing but if there is, I think our partnership with Chameleon Design would be it.
13/05/2006
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