Work Overseas – Nanny & Au Pair Gap Year Program
Are you an Australian school leaver, or young person dreaming of travel, new cultures, and making a real difference?
If you love children and crave an unforgettable overseas experience, our Au Pair Overseas Program is your perfect next step!
At Dream Nannies, we specialise in connecting passionate young people like you with carefully screened host families in exciting destinations across the UK, Canada, and Europe
Explore Iconic Destinations: Immerse yourself in the vibrant cities and breathtaking landscapes of the United Kingdom, Canada, and various European countries. Imagine weekends exploring London, skiing in the Canadian Rockies, or discovering historic European capitals! Currently, we’re placing Au Pairs throughout the United Kingdom, with exciting opportunities in Canada and Europe launching in 2026!
Live with a Welcoming Host Family: Experience life as part of a local family, gaining authentic cultural insights and building lifelong bonds. Your host family will provide comfortable accommodation and meals.
Gain Valuable Life Skills : Beyond childcare, the au pair experience equips you with highly transferable life skills that are valuable in any future path. You’ll develop independence, problem-solving abilities, adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and time management. Learning to navigate a new country and integrate into a different family dynamic builds confidence and resilience that will serve you well in all aspects of life.
Deepen Your Childcare Expertise: If you’re passionate about a career working with children you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in a real-world family setting. Develop essential skills in child development, routine management, creative play, and effective communication. This practical experience is a fantastic asset for anyone considering a career in education, early childhood, social work, or nannying.
Travel & Make Lifelong Friends: Use your free time to explore your new country and beyond. You’ll connect with our other Au Pairs through local groups and events, building a global network of friends.
Financial Support: Enjoy pocket money or a weekly wage and often additional perks like family holidays. Accommodation and meals are included helping you make the most of your adventure without breaking the bank.
Fully Supported, Every Step of the Way: Your safety and security are our top priority. We partner exclusively with Top Au Pair & Nanny Agencies overseas. This ensures:
Our programs are designed for Australian school leavers and young adults looking for a meaningful gap year or a unique way to live, work, and travel abroad. We have options to suit various experience levels.
Ready to start your adventure?
Program costs apply for successful placements, however it’s completely free to apply and explore your options with Dream Nannies.
We operate on a “No Placement, No Fee” basis. This means you will only incur program costs after we successfully place you with a host family overseas.
You can apply for free and see where your adventure can take you!
We cant wait to make your work and travel Dreams come true!
Excited about becoming an Au Pair in Canada or Europe? We’re thrilled to be expanding our programs to these incredible destinations in 2026!
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