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Demi-Pair Application
Demi-Pair Application - Priceless Exchange
Please read 'ABC of Demi Pairs' carefully before starting to fill in the application form.
ABC of Demi Pairs - English
ABC of Demi Pairs - French
ABC of Demi Pairs - Italian
ABC of Demi Pairs - Spanish
ABC of Demi Pairs - Spanish (Latin America)
ABC of Demi Pairs - Korean
ABC of Demi Pairs - German
ABC of Demi Pairs - Japanese
Please prepare supporting documents below which you need to attach to this application.
A one-page letter, including photos, about yourself to your future host family
A CV/Resume including any experience you have, if any, with children
Agent Details (if you have)
Agency Name
Agent Name
Agent Email
Student Details
Name
*
First
Last
Date of Birth
*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Gender
*
Female
Male
Nationality
*
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Republic of the
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
East Timor
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine, State of
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sudan, South
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Email
*
Phone number
*
Messenger (for interview)
*
Skype
Whatsapp
Kakao Talk
Line
Messenger ID
*
Address
*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Country
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Côte d'Ivoire
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine, State of
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Réunion
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania, the United Republic of
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
US Minor Outlying Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Åland Islands
Do you smoke?
*
No
Yes
Social smoking away from home
Have you lived alone before?
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No
Yes
Are you scared of or any allergies?
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Any Special Diet?
*
No
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten/Wheat Free
Dairy Free
Medical Problems which affects others
*
No
Yes
If yes, specify:
Any visible
Piercings – ear
Piercings – other
Tattoos
Experience
Please choose what you can do.
(You can tick as many boxes as you like.)
Breakfast preparation
Prepare lunchboxes
Dinner preparation
Cleaning kitchen after meals
Stacking/unstacking dishwasher
Laundry (Washing clothes/Hanging clothes out to dry/Folding clothes/Ironing clothes/Packing clothes away)
Home cleaning (Dusting/Vacuuming/Mopping/Tidying/Cleaning Bathrooms and Toilets)
Helping in the garden
Watering plants
Looking after pets
Childcare
Changing nappies
Feeding bottle
Babysitting – evenings
Picking up children from school
Helping children with homework
Bathing children
Getting children ready for bed
Putting children to bed
Stacking/unstacking dishwasher
Washing clothes
Hanging clothes out to dry
Looking after/playing with children – supervised
Looking after/playing with children – unsupervised
How do you rate your cooking skills?
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Cooking – No experience
Cooking – Basic (Chopping vegetables/fruit, frying egg, scramble eggs, boiling pot of pasta/rice, making a salad/sandwiches, heating meals in oven/microwave)
Cooking – Moderate (Simple meals for example pasta with sauce/ stir fry’s/ macaroni and cheese, meat and vegetables, tacos, fried rice, soups)
Cooking – Good (Able to prepare most meals with recipe unassisted)
Activities I can do with children
Name five activities or hobbies you like doing in your free time:
Are you prepared to learn tasks that you are no experienced with?
*
Yes
No
Education and Work
*
Finished Highschool
At university
Finished university
Working full time
Working part time
Not studying
Not working
Have you got experience with children
Babies (up to 1 year)
Toddles (1-3 years)
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years)
Children 5-12 years
Teenagers
Can you swim
*
Yes
No
Do you have a drivers licence and would be happy to drive in Australia?
*
Yes
No
English course
Start Date
*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Finish Date
*
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Visa
*
Working Holiday
Student
Letter to your host family and CV
Letter to your Host Family
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One page letter, including photos, about yourself to your future host family
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
CV/Resume
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CV/Resume including any experience you have, if any, with children
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, Max. file size: 29 MB.
Demi Pair Program Agreement
General Placement Conditions
1)
I have read and understood the Document ‘ABC for Demi Pairs’
2)
I understand that my Host Family must provide me with breakfast and dinner during the week, and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekend
(Unless an 18 hour per week placement is booked which will include 3 meals per day all week). Meals and portions sizes are different in every family. My family should provide food for one more adult, to their standard. I understand that I am responsible for all extra food. I understand my Host Family is not responsible for providing snacks or personal care products. 3) I confirm that I have answered all questions truthfully and all the information on my application is correct. I understand that it is my responsibility to notify Priceless Exchange should any changes occur before my placement. I also understand that if I am found to have falsified any information my placement will be terminated immediately. 4) I understand that Priceless Exchange is matching me with the Host Family based on the information I have supplied in my application. 5)
I have read AND understood the Family Profile Form of the Family I am about to join. I am aware that I am responsible for the works outlined and the children on the Family Profile form.
I understand that an average Family Homestay placement (private room, breakfast, and dinner during the week, 3 melas on weekends) costs $360 per week.
I understand that my 15 hours of work covers this fee. I understand that my 15 hours of work is viewed as the employment part with my Host Family. I understand that if I miss any hours they need to be covered in the next week, or be paid off to my Host Family as $24 per hour. 6)
I understand the public transport to the CBD
(up to 1 hour each way) and understand that public transport is expensive in Australia. 7) I confirm that I have the abilities and English skills needed to fulfil the work outlined in the Family Profile Form AND that I can look after the children. 8) I understand, that if I don't have the skills required fulfilling the duties as a Demi-Pair at my Host Family, Priceless Exchange can terminate my placement without the right of any refund of the Demi Pair Placement fee. This includes my abilities, experiences and English skills undertaking all household and childcare duties. 9) I agree to carry out the work outlined in the Family Profile Form with diligence. I understand that my Host family expects me to show initiative and expects me to be generally fun to be around. 10) I confirm to understand that when I agree to join a Family, I am legally bound to a 12-week placement (unless otherwise stated). 11)
I understand that I will need to book an Airport Transfer to the Host Family after arriving in Australia, unless it is pre-booked with my educational agent or Language School. I understand that I need to arrive in Australia over the weekend, between 5am and 8pm. Should I wish to book an alternate flight, it would need to be discussed with my Host Family to ensure they are able to welcome me at home. Most Host Families work full time jobs, and/or drive children to and from school and afternoon activities and might be unable to be home at certain times of the day/week. I understand that arriving late at night might result me having to book a hotel for the first night, depending on my Host Family.
House Rules
12) I understand that I am required to follow all house rules outlined by the Host Family. 13) I understand that it is my responsibility to talk about usage of internet, electricity and water with my Host Family and must abide to their limits. I understand that the Host Family can ask me to pay for careless usage of internet, electricity, and water. 14)
I understand that going out and coming home late during the week is disruptive to a family’s life and should be reduced to the weekends only.
15) I understand that coming home intoxicated is not acceptable. 16) I agree to keep my room and bathroom neat and tidy and make fair contributions to keep the common areas neat and tidy, even outside my scheduled working hours. I understand that even on weekends when I have no scheduled working time my family expects me to help with dishes should I be home for meals. 17) I shall discuss with my Host Family any arrangements for holidays or additional days off at least 2 weeks in advance. I understand that I need my Host Families permission to have extra days off. 18) I shall not undertake any other paid work employment during my stay with the Host Family, unless agreed by my Host Family and allowed under the terms of my visa. 19) Demi Pairs shall seek advice and discuss with Host Family about children hygiene and bathing procedures to the children. Parents should make clear if they want the DEMI PAIR to take care or to help with this role, for which ethical conduct should be observed according to the Australian law for child protection from sexual abuse.
Looking after Children
20) I will seek advice from the Host Family should I have any challenges with the children in any form. 21) Under no circumstances shall I hit the children. 22)
When minding the children, I will never leave them out of sight, ever.
23) When minding the children at home, I will never leave the house and leave the children home alone. 24) I will follow all rules from the host Family regarding treats and screen time. 25) I shall seek advice and written permission from my Host Family before administering any medication to the children.
End of Placement
26) I agree to leave my room clean after my placement and understand that I will need to cover all costs involved with cleaning my room should I leave it dirty. A cleaning fee off AU$100 will be charged and paid if I fail to clean my room and bathroom. We say, leave it as you found it! 27) I agree to cover all costs and debt incurred by me while staying with the family. This includes any gadgets and injuries. 28) I understand that I am covered by Liability and Damage Insurance through Priceless Exchange. This insurance can be accessed by contacting Priceless Exchange and a $500 excess is paid.
Changing Host Families
If I have any problems, challenges, or questions, which cannot be discussed with my Host Family, I will contact Priceless Exchange for assistance.
29) I understand that Priceless Exchange must agree to me leaving the Host Family. Should I do so anyway, I will be liable for any expenses the Family may have. These costs might be paying for a cleaner or babysitter for the family until my placement term is up, or until Priceless Exchange has found a suitable replacement. 30) I understand that I can’t request to join a new Host Family if challenged with any aspects I previously agreed with, eg Host Families schedule or constellation, travel distance/expenses or any other aspects listed on the ‘ABC for Demi Pairs’. 31) I understand that joining a new Host Family is only possible if challenges arise that cannot be resolved for example personality clashes, if a Host Families doesn’t keep to the agreement or other major issue arise. 32) I understand that Priceless Exchange can only place me with a new Family if my first Family gives a good reference. 33) Should I request to be placed with another Family, I understand that it may take time and I understand that Priceless Exchange is not liable or will not take any responsibility for my accommodation cost before the placement with the new Family.
Australian law for Children protection
I am aware that, under the Australian law for children protection, there are behaviors which are NOT acceptable and considered CRIME of child sexual abuse, such as some listed below: 34) Touching children’s genitals, kissing, or licking children’s bodies, kissing children in the mouth or lips. 35) Making sexual comments about the child or their bodies, showing pornography, adult movies, or sexual graphic materials to children. 36) Exposing children to erotica or sexual adult behavior, getting undress and shower in front of the children, encouraging children to touch adults in intimate manners. 37) Teaching children about sexual matters, such as sexual education or practices. 38) Encouraging children to explore same or opposite sex interaction for sexual or gender identification. 39) Telling sexual jokes or tales to children. 40)
All Demi Pairs need to hold a valid BlueCard/Working with Children Check
Cultural
I am aware that there are certain situations that will not be accepted and will result of immediate termination:
41) Lying to the Host Family. Lying to a Host Family results in losing trust which is vital since the Demi pair lives in the family’s home with their children. 42) Intruding on the family’s privacy. This includes taking and posting photos/videos on social media without the family’s permission. 43) Hitting a child or leaving a child unattended. A child’s safety is the most important things in Australia, and it is against the law to leave them unattended or to hit them. 44) Being intoxicated in front of the family or before looking after children. 45) Arriving home late for work on a regular basis, this means more than 3 times. 46) Seeking paid work that clashes with the Demi Pair Schedules hours. 47) Inviting friends to the Host Family’s home without permission from the Host Family 48) If a Demi Pair is asked to leave their Host family because of any of the above situation, the Demi Pair is liable and responsible for the transport and new accommodation and placement with another family will not be possible. No refund will be offered.
Driving
I understand that Priceless Exchange strongly suggests completing the ‘Car-Use-Checklist’ with my Host Family to cover different car related matters such as insurance, possible accident and damage to the car.
Refund Policy - No Demi Pair Placement fee refund will be made if the Demi Pair:
49) simply changes their mind about the program or any aspects agreed to before placement commencement. 50) leaves the host Family due to challenges without having notified Priceless Exchange. 51) fails to work towards improving problems/ challenges as suggested by Priceless Exchange. 52) chooses to leave the placement for any other reasons without consent of Priceless Exchange A refund can only be made if Priceless Exchange can’t find an alternative, suitable Host family for the Demi Pair, should replacement be the only option to solve a problem, or as individually discussed and agreed to.
Other things to consider:
Special Dietary Requirements
Special Dietary requirements are very common these days, but they can cause frustration and confusion when it comes to a Demi Pair placement. Dietary requirements can be, but are not limited to vegan and vegetarianism, lactose intolerance, and gluten intolerance.
The Demi Pair adapts to the Host Family’s meals and the Host Family provides one more meal to their standard for one more adult.
If the Demi Pair has any special food requirements, she/he must buy and pay for the extra ingredients and do her own preparing and cooking.
Any special food requirements must be noted in the Demi Pair Application and the Host Family Profile. If the Host Family has Dietary Requirements (incl. allergies) the Demi Pair has to adapt to them. This can include not bringing certain food items (e.g.: nuts) into the family home. During the placement process, the dietary requirements will be discussed and a solution that considers both the Family’s and the Demi Pair’s requirements will be defined. Depending on circumstances it will be necessary to do a weekly meal planning so that the Demi Pair can organize her own meals around the family’s meals. Examples could be: Family has no special requirements/Demi-Pair is vegetarian: o Vegetarian options for planned meals are discussed. There are some meat alternatives in the fridge/freezer or pantry to replace meat. Family has no special requirements/ Demi-Pair has Gluten intolerance: o Demi-Pair buys gluten free products to replace meal ingredients.
Sickness and Injury
If a Demi Pair gets sick or injured during the placement and can’t fulfill the full 15 hours of a week, the missing hours need to be caught up later, or missed hours ($24 per hour) be paid directly to the Host Family.
If a whole week or more can’t be worked, and catching up the hours isn’t possible, then the Demi Pair would be required to pay the Host Family full or part of a Homestay rate fee to cover the cost of living. Please contact Priceless Exchange to discuss current Homestay Rates in your area.
Declaration
Consent
*
I have read, understood, and agree to the full Demi Pair Program Agreement.
Name
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Date
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DD slash MM slash YYYY
Name
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