"My family is great! I'm really happy with the school and the activities offered! I'm starting to meet some great people! The students mainly come from Japan, Germany, Switzerland, or France!"
Round-trip flights
Obtaining your working holiday visa if you wish to combine your demi-pair stay with this one
Reliable, vetted and supervised Australian foster care placement
Complete pre-departure information (access to a personal account on Google Drive)
Accommodation with a host family for the planned period, including full board and a single room
Access to travel and discounted travel options
On-site monitoring, support, and advice throughout the program
Emergency phone number
L&T registration and administrative fees
A certificate of participation in English courses will be issued at the end of your stay.
Departures are available year-round, every Monday (depending on the school chosen).
Allow a minimum of 6 weeks in advance for application processing, ideally 8.
Some schools recommend starting with a 2-week traditional homestay before placement with a demi-pair family.
Minimum stay of 12 weeks
Placements are available in Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne, and Perth.
Please indicate your preferred destination; we will then ask our partner to find you a host family in your chosen city.
Click on each destination to learn more about it and our partner school there:
| Destination | Partner school |
|---|---|
| Perth | Lexis English |
| Brisbane | Lexis English / ILSC |
| Sunshine Coast | Lexis English |
| Sydney (Manly) | Lexis English |
| Melbourne | ILSC |
| Gold Coast | Browns English Language School |
Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years,
Secondary education completed
Minimum level A2 in English - If you lack confidence, we offer English courses that you can take once you arrive, before the start of your internship.
You love children and are willing to take care of them.
You will need to provide a clean criminal record extract and a medical certificate stating that you are in good health.
A driving licence is an asset. If you have one, you will need to provide us with a copy of your international driving permit (which can be obtained from the town hall where you live, cost approximately €25).
You will take out good medical insurance covering in particular repatriation (Languages & Travel can recommend one to you).
• Several course intensities are possible depending on the school
• You will need to obtain a "blue card" which allows you to work with young children in Australia; our partner will take care of this.
• Schedules adapted to the school calendar
A demi au pair stay involves living with an Australian family, looking after the children, and doing some light housework in exchange for room, board, and a small allowance. Unlike the traditional au pair arrangement, the schedule is more flexible, allowing for classes or part-time work.
Applicants typically need to be between 18 and 30 years old, have an intermediate level of English, and enjoy working with children. Some families also require prior experience with children or a letter of reference. Having a driver's license is also an advantage.
The duration varies depending on the families and the type of visa. Most stays last from 3 to 12 months, with the possibility of extension if both parties agree and the visa allows it.
Several solutions exist, but using a specialized agency remains the best option, offering personalized, secure, and efficient support.
Visa Vacances Travail helps you find a reliable host family, organize your stay, and manage all the administrative procedures for your Working Holiday Visa in Australia from Belgium . Remember to always check the family's references and formalize a written agreement.