So as you guys know I was planning on staying in Australia for 6 months - 1 year depending on the wants/needs of the family. But finding a family that only wants a nanny/aupair for 6 months is very rare, which is why I've been saying I'll be there for a year.
Well, I have been e-mailing with the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship because they handle the information about visas. They have told me that I will need a work and holiday visa. This visa would allow me to stay in Australia for 1 year, but only work for the same employer for 6 months. This means I would either have to leave Australia after the first 6 months or find another family for the last 6 months. In my situation, there is no visa available that would allow me to work for the same employer for over 6 months.
I am a little worried because and I just don't want this to put a huge kink in my dream and plans. So from here, what do I do?
1) Look to see if there are actually families willing to take a nanny/aupair for 6 months.
2) Try to get in contact with an Australian family who has had (or has) an aupair and see if there is a way they usually get around this.
3) Start saving, because these visas are not cheap.
4) Pray that God continues to have His hand on this journey and will direct me to the right families and to talk to the right people.
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