A different way to think about au pairing
Whether you've already found an au pair or would like help finding one, Kokun helps you build an arrangement that works for everyone.
Traditionally, au pairing has been built around cultural exchange: a young person comes to Australia, lives with a family and helps with the children.
At Kokun, we start somewhere different.
If you're relying on someone to care for your children at agreed times, that's real work. And in many au pair arrangements, that means employment.
Once you look at au pairing through that lens, something else becomes clear: your au pair doesn't have to come from overseas.
They might. But they could also be an Australian moving interstate, relocating for university or simply looking for flexible work with somewhere to live.
What matters is finding the right person for your family - and building the arrangement properly.
That's where Kokun comes in.
Think of us as your HR team at home. We can help you find the right person, employ them properly and support the relationship once they start.
Two ways to host with Kokun
Choose the pathway that fits where you are right now. Both include ongoing support at $35 per week from your au pair's first day of employment.
Set Up & Onboarding
Perfect for families who have already found an au pair and want help setting up the arrangement properly. We'll help you navigate the practical, legal and administrative side of becoming a host family, so you can focus on welcoming your au pair to Australia.
- Host Family Hub access
- Employment Agreement
- Accommodation Agreement
- Pay & Compliance Calculator
- Payroll onboarding
- Guides, templates and checklists
- Workers' compensation guidance
- Onboarding training for your au pair
- Arrival preparation
Full Placement Service
Finding the right au pair is just the beginning. We take the time to understand your family, source suitable candidates and support you through the entire matching process before preparing everything needed to get your arrangement underway.
- Discovery call
- Family assessment
- Candidate sourcing
- Screening and shortlisting
- Interview coordination
- Matching support
- Set Up & Onboarding (included)
- Employment documentation
- Payroll onboarding
Not ready to start a search? Book a free Discovery Call to talk through your needs first.
$35 PER WEEK
Ongoing Host Family Support
Kokun stays by your side through your au pair journey to take the stress out of being an employer, and to be your sounding board through any tricky issues.
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Seamless payroll through Pay The Nanny, ensuring tax and compliance are handled correctly every pay cycle.
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24/7 access to our library of resources, updated compliance info, and community insights.
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Quick questions? Need help setting boundaries? Something feels off? We're just a message away.
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Structured reviews during the early months to ensure both family and au pair are thriving.
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Need more than WhatsApp chat? Our office hours are for when you need to talk through issues, practice a hard conversation, or get advice.
Returning Host Families
Already hosted through Kokun? We'll reuse your existing information wherever possible and streamline your onboarding, with reduced setup fees where appropriate.
Hear from other host families“Working with Bec was an absolute game-changer for our au pair experience. She made practical, sensible suggestions from the outset, helped us put proper structure in place, and provided clear contract templates that gave us confidence and boundaries we hadn’t realised we were missing.”
Not sure yet? Let us send you the guide.
Our free guide sets out the 10 essential things families need to know before hosting an au pair - the good, the hard, and the practical.
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