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Anyone who is seeking up-to-date information can find them just here! From Question of Week up to tips and news for au pairs and host families: the latest newsworthy au pair-related information can be found here.

New video: Why au pair Lisa is in step with her Spanish host family

In March 2011, the Spanish host family Rosa María Almendros created the one millionth profile on Aupair World. For this reason, we went to visit the family and their Austrian au pair Lisa in Simancas. We even brought our camera along to capture the experience. [more]

New navigation link: Au Pair Programmes

"Visa & Regulations" to be replaced by "Au Pair Programmes" [more]

More au pairs and host families than ever before

In 2011, 162,000 au pairs and 49,000 host families registered on our site. These are the the highest numbers of users ever registered on Aupair World. [more]

Philippine au pairs may travel to Europe again

After 14 years, the Philippine government has lifted the ban on overseas travel for Philippine au pairs. [more]

The "Question of the week" relocates

The “Question of the week” is still there. It has just been relocated! And since it has a new concept and layout, we decided to give it another name too: "One topic - your questions". [more]

Topic Working hours - your questions

Working hours What is the typical au pair schedule? Is the time spent with the host family always considered as working time or can it also be considered as free time? Are babysitting hours included in the au pair schedule or do they have to be paid extra? [more]

Updated Au Pair Programme in the Netherlands

The updated Au Pair Programme in the Netherlands is now available online. Its new design and optimized structure allows you to find the information even faster than before. [more]

Aupair World donates 2,124 euros to Eastern Africa

A nice start into 2012 – the result of our successful donation campaign for East Africa. [more]

Topic Pocket money – your questions!

Pocket money for au pairs How much? When? Is it taxable or not? Worldwide, there are different regulations.  [more]

2011 – An exciting year for Aupair World

Our one millionth user, many great references and many new employees. 2011 was certainly an eventful and successful year for Aupair World! For 2012, we have also set ourselves quite a few aims to achieve. [more]